CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Airs Tonight On ABC

"CMA Country Christmas" airs tonight at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Reba McEntire returns as both host and performer during the holiday music special. In addition to Reba, legendary acts and Country favorites in the all-star lineup include Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young coming together for a night filled with Christmas classics and festive one-of-a-kind collaborations. This year marks the ninth broadcast of the seasonal special.

Watch the performers play "CMA Country Christmas" Quiz along with other festive games now at CMA's Youtube Channel. Visit CMApress.com to download "CMA Country Christmas" media assets and get into the holiday spirit by enjoying "CMA Country Christmas" playlists on Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify.

CMA partnered with Balsam Hill, beautifully realistic Christmas trees and décor, to decorate the "CMA Country Christmas" stage again this year. Learn more about Balsam Hill at balsamhill.com.

"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.

About the Country Music Association
Founded in 1958 and celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2018, 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 7,400 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 Fest, which benefits the CMA Foundation and music education and is taped for a three-hour network television special, "CMA Fest"; and "CMA Country Christmas." All of CMA's television properties air on the ABC Television Network.

Photo: Host Reba McEntire (center) introduces Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant during "CMA Country Christmas" tonight at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network.

Photo credit: Kayla Schoen/CMA