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Christmas is going country tonight on ABC’s CMA Country Christmas. The musical special, filmed in front of a live audience in Nashville, will be hosted by Jordan Davis and Lauren Dangle. Performers include Riley Green, Lady A, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and BeBe Winans.
At a Glance: How to Watch CMA Country Christmas Special
Below is a quick guide on where to stream CMA Country Christmas without cable, including ways to watch the Country Christmas special online for free.
When Does CMA Country Christmas Special Start?
CMA Country Christmas will air on ABC on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The show starts at 9 p.m. ET.
How to Watch CMA Country Christmas Special Online
Because CMA Country Christmas airs on ABC, cord-cutters will need to get a live TV streaming service to watch the special without cable. Here are some of the best options:
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DirecTV
➤ $39.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV carries ABC in several of its award-winning packages. Plans with the channel start at $39.99 a month (MyNews is the most affordable one), but all packages start with a five-day free trial.
Fubo
➤ $55.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 300+ channels
Another one of the best overall cable streaming alternatives is Fubo, which carries ABC in every plan. Subscriptions start at $55.99 a month, but Fubo offers a five-day free trial and discounts on your first month.
Sling
➤ $19.99/month
➤ Short-term passes available
➤ Up to 50+ channels
Sling is a budget-friendly streaming service that carries ABC in most of its packages (in select markets). The Sling Select plan is the most affordable option at $19.99 a month.
Hulu + Live TV
➤ $89.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 95+ channels
Hulu + Live TV also carries ABC for a CMA Country Christmas stream. The streamer costs $89.99 a month, but you get a three-day free trial to check it out before paying.
Stream CMA Country Christmas Special for Free
Want to watch CMA Country Christmas for free? Use a free trial from DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV.
