Reba McEntire to Host Eighth Annual Holiday Music Special 'CMA Country Christmas'
By: TV News Desk Sep. 13, 2017
Country Music queen Reba McEntire will debut as host for the eighth annual "CMA Country Christmas" event from Nashville's famed Grand Ole Opry House on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 8/7C. The two-hour holiday music celebration airs on The ABC Television Network and will feature performances by McEntire and a lineup of today's best in Country sharing their favorite sounds of the season.
"Christmas is such a special time. It reminds me of growing up in Oklahoma and singing carols with my family," said McEntire. "I'm just tickled to join a group of some of my best Country buddies onstage to celebrate the holiday season. This is where my love of music began." "Reba epitomizes country and the cheer of the holiday season," said CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern. "She's also the most nominated female in CMA Awards history, so the fit couldn't be more perfect."1. Winter Wonderland
2. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire)
3. Mary, Did You Know? (with Vince Gill and Amy Grant)
4. Jingle Bell Rock
5. O Holy Night
6. Hard Candy Christmas
7. Back To God (with Lauren Daigle) (Acoustic Version)
8. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
9. O Come All Ye Faithful
10. O Little Town Of Bethlehem (with Darius Rucker)
11. White Christmas
12. Jingle Bells
13. I'll Be Home For Christmas
14. SILENT NIGHT (with Kelly Clarkson and Trisha Yearwood) For updates and information, visit CMAChristmas.com or follow us on Twitter @Countrymusic. "CMA Country Christmas" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the executive producer; Paul Miller is the director; and Jon Macks is the writer.
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Founded in 1958, the Country Music Association is the first trade organization formed to promote a type of music. In 1961, CMA created the Country Music Hall of Fame to recognize artists and industry professionals with Country Music's highest honor. More than 7,800 music industry professionals and companies from around the globe are members of CMA. The organization's objectives are to serve as an educational and professional resource for the industry and advance the growth of Country Music around the world. This is accomplished through CMA's core initiatives: the CMA Awards, which annually recognize outstanding achievement in the industry; CMA Music Festival, which benefits music education and is taped for a network television three-hour special; and "CMA Country Christmas," featuring Country artists performing original music and Christmas classics for broadcast during the holiday season. All of CMA's television properties will air on the ABC Television network through 2021.
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