Country music maven Reba McEntire will return for a second year as host for the ninth annual CMA Country Christmas, the two-hour music celebration that airs on ABC during the holiday season. Marking her third time performing on the show, a lineup of legendary acts and country favorites will also take the stage for a night filled with Christmas classics and collaborations.
Joining Reba for this year’s program are 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!
“I’ve always cherished celebrating Christmas alongside family and friends, taking time to reflect on the season,” Reba shares in a statement. “I’m so excited CMA invited me back to host their show and am looking forward to some fun singing carols with my friends.”
CMA Country Christmas will be taped on Thursday, September 27th at Belmont University’s Curb Event Center in Nashville. Tickets go on sale Monday, Aug. 27 at 10:00 AM/CT here.
Share this CMA Country Christmas 2018 update with other country music fans! Enjoy watching Reba perform “Mary, Did You Know” in 2017 with Little Big Town below!
“Mary, Did You Know” Lyrics
Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water?
Mary did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you’ve delivered, will soon deliver you
Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God
Mary did you know? Mary did you know? Mary did you know?
Mary did you know? Mary did you know? Mary did you know?
The blind will see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live again
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb
Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy is heaven’s perfect lamb?
That sleeping child you’re holding is the great I am
Mary did you know? Mary did you know? Mary did you know?
Mary did you know? Mary did you know? Mary did you know? Oh
Mary did you know?