Country's biggest stars are joining together to celebrate the holidays! For the third year, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles will host the "CMA Country Christmas" special. Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, The Band Perry and Keith Urban will be on hand to perform and share their favorite tales of the season. Also appearing on the special will be pop singer Colbie Caillat, classical singer Katherine Jenkins and soul singer John Legend. The special airs Thursday, December 20 from 9:00-11:00 p.m., ET and Saturday, December 22 from 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET on the ABC Television Network.
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