. “CMA Country Christmas,” hosted by Jennifer Nettles, re-airs on the ABC Television Network Saturday, Dec. 20 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET).
Powered by big time holiday duets including Nettles with Idina Menzel, Carrie Underwood and Michael W. Smith, and Brad Paisley jamming with Steven Tyler, “CMA Country Christmas” originally aired Monday, Dec. 1 on ABC. The family-friendly, two-hour special highlights the music and traditions of the holidays with an all-star cast of performers including Clare Bowen, Dan+Shay, Brett Eldredge, Sara Evans, Lucy Hale, Hunter Hayes, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town, and LeAnn Rimes.
“CMA Country Christmas” was up for the second consecutive year in both Total Viewers (+20 percent – 8.9 million vs. 7.4 million) and Adults 18-49 (+7 percent – 1.6/4 vs. 1.5/4). In fact, “CMA Country Christmas” delivered its second-best-ever numbers inviewers and young adults. (Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Program Ratings, 12/1/14)
For more information, visit CMAchristmas.com.
“CMA Country Christmas” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Paul Miller is the Director, and David Wild is the writer. The special was shot in high definition and will be broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.
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