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CMA Country Christmas 2026 production
Overview
The 2026 CMA Country Christmas televised special was filmed on October 14 at Belmont University in Nashville. The initial lineup of performers includes Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, Lady A, Russell Dickerson, Trisha Yearwood, Bebe Winans, Debbie Winans, Grace Bowers, and Lindsey Stirling. The program is scheduled to broadcast on ABC on December 1, with subsequent streaming availability on Disney+ and Hulu.
It was later announced that the group Lady A will host the special for the first time, in addition to performing. This announcement follows news regarding band member Charles Kelley, who is undergoing treatment for bone marrow cancer. Kelley has reported that while treatments are effective, the side effects have caused fatigue and physical aches.
Entities
CMA Country Christmas · ABC · Lady A · Trisha Yearwood · Belmont University
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesLady A to host CMA Country Christmas in 2026
Lady A will host and perform at the 2026 CMA Country Christmas special as Charles Kelley continues treatment for bone marrow cancer.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesCMA Country Christmas lineup announced for December broadcast
The CMA Country Christmas special will air Dec. 1 on ABC, featuring artists like Lady A and Trisha Yearwood. Streaming begins Dec. 2 on Disney+ and Hulu.
Sources
kicks105.com · kxrb.com · musicmattersmagazine.com · thatericalper.com · thebullamarillo.com · willy1033.com · y95country.com