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'CMA Country Christmas' 2012 Performers Announced

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For the third year, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles will host the "CMA Country Christmas" special. The concert event will be taped in front of a live audience at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 3, to air later this year on ABC. In addition to the pregnant songstress, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, the Band Perry and Keith Urban will be on hand to perform and share their favorite tales of the season.

"I am so excited to be hosting this year and I love inviting the audience to get into the spirit of the season by bringing a toy for donation!" Jennifer says, announcing that for the first time, audience members are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit less fortunate children. "It is such a joy to watch this holiday special grow -- in not only its talent roster, but moreover in its charitable celebration of the season."

Also appearing on the special will be pop singer Colbie Caillat, classical singer Katherine Jenkins and soul singer John Legend.

Toys brought to the arena for donations will be collected by the non-profit group Generosity, beginning at 1:00 PM CT on Nov. 3. A ticket is not required to make a donation. All toys will be distributed to homeless and needy children on Christmas night (Dec. 25) during a service held under Nashville's Jefferson Street Bridge.

Tickets for "CMA Country Christmas" are $50 for club level seats and $100 for lower level, and are on sale now here.

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Diane

I can’t wait to see the third annual CMA Country Christmas. This is one of my favorite shows to watch during the holidays, Nettles never disappoints and I can’t wait to see Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban and Martina McBride, perform. My DISH coworker first told me to watch this special and I’m glad I took their advice. This year, I’ll be recording it on my DISH Hopper with the PrimeTime Anytime feature. I like to set this up to record all primetime programming that comes on the four major networks. This saves me from having to set up individual timers and saves me time!

December 19 2012 at 11:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Reesa

I am so happy that Jennifer is back. I wasn't sure she would host again becuase she is pregnant. She is a fantastic host. She is sweet and positive about all the stars instead of being rude to all the stars like other hosts. I hope they add more performers like Faith, Tim, Kenny, Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans, Blake, Miranda and Leann Rimes.

October 17 2012 at 1:31 PM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
Bonnie Bunge

O...M...G...Scotty McCreery!!! I sure hope they let him sing Christmas in Heaven.

October 16 2012 at 4:05 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply

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