- The 2025 Christmas in the land of the CMAs special broadcasts Tuesday evening.
- The show has already been recorded, but fans can’t wait to watch it as it airs in their living rooms.
- This year Christmas in the land of the CMAs features new hosts Jordan Davis and Lauren Daigle.
Tis the season for one of the most anticipated traditions of the year for country music fans: the televised broadcast of Christmas in the land of the CMAs.
The hour-long special sets the stage for the holiday season, with performances of country-tinged Christmas songs, sweet and touching anecdotes from the genre’s biggest stars, family jokes and much more. This is a must-have if you love the warm and fuzzy feeling of Christmas.
When does Christmas in the land of the CMAs Air?
Christmas in the land of the CMAs was recorded in front of a live audience in Nashville earlier this year, and the footage was edited into a television special. This show airs Tuesday, December 2 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.
How can I watch Christmas in the land of the CMAs?
Christmas in the land of the CMAs 2025 premieres on December 2 on the ABC network, but if you miss it, you can stream it the next day — as many times as you want! – via Hulu and Disney+.
Who plays on Christmas in the land of the CMAs in 2025?
- BeBe Winans
- Jordan Davis
- Lady A
- Lauren Daigle
- Small big city
- Megan Moroney
- Parker McCollum
- Preservation Room Jazz Band
- Riley Green
- Susan Tedeschi
Who hosts Christmas in the land of the CMAs?
Country music’s Jordan Davis and country-loving Christian star Lauren Daigle will co-host Christmas in the land of the CMAs 2025. They are both hosting this event for the first time, and it is also the first time they are hosting something together. They will keep the rhythm of commercial breaks, introduce the artists on stage and share joyful anecdotes along the way.
This year, Jordan retained very busy in both his career and personal life. After performing at CMA Fest in June, the “Next Thing You Know” singer and his wife, Kristen, welcomed a baby girl named Sadie in July. The little one evened the score, so to speak, joining two older brothers and an older sister.
Next, Jordan released a new album called Learn the hard way in August, the same month it revealed a partnership with Cracker Barrel. He appeared on the CBS music competition led by Keith Urban. The road in November and toured in support of his new music throughout the fall.
Jordan Davis and Lauren Daigle at the 59th Annual CMA Awards
Among the biggest names in contemporary Christian music, Lauren Daigle also made headlines this year when she performed “America the Beautiful” at the Super Bowl in New Orleans in February. His last album was his self-titled project 2023, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboardof the ranking of the best Christian albums of this spring.
This is the 16th broadcast of Christmas in the land of the CMAs, an annual holiday special which began in 2010. The show historically airs in December, right after the CMA Awards in November. Lovers of Christmas Past hosts included Jennifer Nettles, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren Akins, Carly Pearce with Gabby Barrett and Amy Grant alongside Yearwood.
Amanda Hensel Jermstad is a talented writer based in Austin, Texas. She spent 14 years as editor-in-chief of Taste of Country, where she led coverage of the artists, stories and trends shaping country music. With a career deeply rooted in the genre, Amanda has built a reputation for sharp editorial insight and authentic storytelling. Outside of work, she is the proud mother of three children.
