CMA Christmas Special

Country music artists celebrated Christmas in their annual CMA Christmas special. The country legends performed classic Christmas songs with behind the scenes interviews.

Vince Gill and Amy Grant talk about their favorite Christmas memory.

During the 2-hour television special, CMA Country Christmas on ABC Television, country musicians talked about their favorite Christmas memories.

Joined by members of their family, these artists gave a glimpse into their personal lives and what Christmas means to each of them.

The Country Christmas special was hosted by Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland.

Singing the Christmas classics, performances included Darius Rucker, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Rascal Flatts and American Idol stars Scotty McCreery, Kellie Pickler, and Lauren Aliana. With special performances by Brian Setzer and Brad Paisley.

CMA Country Christmas, a two-hour concert special aired Thursday (Dec. 1) at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. The special featured numerous holiday classics as well as fireside chats with the artists and their families.

A tremendous blend of Christmas traditions and grand performances, this television special was one not to miss. If you didn't get a chance to see the program, catch the rerun online at ABC Television Network. This program will repeat Saturday, December 17 from 9:00-11:00 p.m., ET.