CMA Country Christmas 2026: Date, Performers, Hosts & How to Watch
The holiday music special will continue as part of CMA and Disney's partnership, with 2026 broadcast details still to come.
Written by Amanda Tempel
Published: November 26, 2025
Updated: August 29, 2026
CMA Country Christmas 2026: Date, Performers, Hosts & How to Watch
The holiday music special remains part of CMA and Disney’s television partnership, with 2026 broadcast details still to come.
CMA Country Christmas is expected to return for another holiday season, bringing country artists together for Christmas music and seasonal performances.
The Country Music Association and Disney extended their television partnership in May 2026, with CMA Country Christmas included in the agreement through 2032. However, CMA has not yet announced the 2026 air date, hosts, performers, or broadcast details.
This guide will be updated as details for CMA Country Christmas 2026 are announced.
CMA Country Christmas 2026 Quick Details
Air Date: To be announced
Time: To be announced
TV Channel: To be announced
Streaming: To be announced
Hosts: To be announced
Performers: To be announced
Filming Location: To be announced
CMA Country Christmas remains part of CMA and Disney’s television agreement through 2032. Specific details for the 2026 holiday special have not yet been revealed.
When Is CMA Country Christmas 2026?
The CMA Country Christmas 2026 air date has not been announced.
The 2025 special aired Tuesday, December 2, at 9/8c on ABC, with streaming available the following day on Hulu and Disney+.
CMA announced last year’s date, hosts, and performers on November 4, so additional details about the 2026 show may not arrive until later in the fall.
This page will be updated when CMA confirms the 2026 date and time.
Who Is Performing on CMA Country Christmas 2026?
The CMA Country Christmas 2026 performers have not been announced.
The annual holiday special typically features country artists along with special guests performing Christmas favorites, original holiday music, and collaborations.
The complete 2026 performer lineup will be added here when it is announced.
2026 Performers: To be announced
Who Is Hosting CMA Country Christmas 2026?
The hosts for CMA Country Christmas 2026 have not yet been announced.
Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis co-hosted the 2025 show for the first time. Both also performed during the special.
2026 Hosts: To be announced
Who Is in the CMA Country Christmas 2026 Cast?
The CMA Country Christmas cast primarily consists of the show's hosts and musical performers.
The 2026 hosts and performer lineup have not yet been revealed. Once announced, the complete list of artists appearing on CMA Country Christmas will be added to this guide.
How to Watch CMA Country Christmas 2026
Broadcast and streaming information for CMA Country Christmas 2026 has not been announced.
In 2025, CMA Country Christmas aired on ABC, with the show available to stream the following day on Hulu and Disney+.
CMA and Disney's new agreement keeps CMA Country Christmas within Disney's television portfolio through 2032 and includes expanded opportunities across streaming and digital platforms.
The 2026 TV channel and streaming options will be updated when officially confirmed.
Where Is CMA Country Christmas Filmed?
CMA Country Christmas is traditionally filmed in Nashville.
The 2025 special was filmed in front of a live audience in Nashville. CMA has not announced where or when the 2026 show will be filmed.
Filming information will be added if CMA announces details for the 2026 production.
What Is CMA Country Christmas?
CMA Country Christmas is an annual holiday television special produced by the Country Music Association.
The show debuted in 2010 and brings artists together each holiday season for Christmas songs, collaborations, and seasonal performances.
Unlike the CMA Awards, CMA Country Christmas is not an awards show. It is a music-focused holiday television special.
Looking for more holiday performances? See my 2026 Country Christmas concerts and tours guide for Christmas shows from country artists happening across the country this November and December.
2025 CMA Country Christmas Hosts and Performers
While details for the 2026 special have not yet been announced, the 2025 CMA Country Christmas featured Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis as co-hosts.
2025 Hosts
Lauren Daigle
Jordan Davis
2025 Performers
Lauren Daigle
Jordan Davis
Riley Green
Lady A
Little Big Town
Parker McCollum
Megan Moroney
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Susan Tedeschi
Derek Trucks
BeBe Winans
The 2025 special marked the 16th annual CMA Country Christmas.
What Songs Were Performed on CMA Country Christmas 2025?
The 2025 show included Christmas classics, newer holiday songs, and collaborations between several of the performers.
Performances included:
Lauren Daigle with Preservation Hall Jazz Band — “Jingle Bells,” “What Child Is This,” and “Winter Wonderland”
Jordan Davis with Little Big Town — “Go Tell It on the Mountain”
Lady A — “Angels (Glory to God)” and “Wouldn’t Be Christmas”
Riley Green — “Christmas To Me”
Parker McCollum — “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
Megan Moroney — “All I Want for Christmas Is a Cowboy”
Little Big Town — “If We Make It Through December”
BeBe Winans — “We Are the Reason”
Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and BeBe Winans — “Children, Go Where I Send Thee”
CMA released the performance details ahead of the December 2, 2025 broadcast.
CMA Country Christmas 2026 FAQ
When is CMA Country Christmas 2026?
The air date for CMA Country Christmas 2026 has not been announced. The 2025 special aired December 2 on ABC.
Who is performing on CMA Country Christmas 2026?
The 2026 performer lineup has not yet been announced. This guide will be updated when CMA reveals the artists appearing on the show.
Who is hosting CMA Country Christmas 2026?
The 2026 hosts have not been announced. Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis hosted the 2025 CMA Country Christmas special.
What channel is CMA Country Christmas on?
The television network for the 2026 special has not yet been confirmed. CMA Country Christmas aired on ABC in 2025, with next-day streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
Can you stream CMA Country Christmas?
Streaming details for the 2026 show have not been announced. The 2025 special became available on Hulu and Disney+ the day after its ABC broadcast.
Where is CMA Country Christmas filmed?
CMA Country Christmas is traditionally filmed in Nashville. The 2025 show was filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, but CMA has not yet announced filming details for 2026.
Is CMA Country Christmas the same as the CMA Awards?
No. CMA Country Christmas is a holiday music television special, while the CMA Awards are the Country Music Association's annual awards ceremony.
The 2026 CMA Awards take place November 18 in Nashville. See my complete 2026 CMA Awards guide for the date, nominees, performers, and viewing information.