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You know it’s officially the holiday season when the brightest stars of country music come out to deck the halls on the annual CMA Country Christmas special. The 2022 broadcast airs Thursday, December 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
If you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream of the show on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include ABC in the most markets and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch CMA Country Christmas 2022 streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a seven-day free trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch CMA Country Christmas 2022 live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 250 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which allows you to watch most shows on-demand within three days (and sometimes longer) of their conclusion, even if you don’t record them.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ABC (live in most markets) is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch CMA Country Christmas 2022 live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
If you can’t watch live, DirecTV Stream also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in select markets) and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo. This option doesn’t include a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch CMA Country Christmas 2022 live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch CMA Country Christmas 2022 live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu with Live TV comes with both its extensive on-demand library (which includes most shows after they air) and 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).
CMA Country Christmas 2022 Preview
Returning for its 13th year, CMA Country Christmas brings together the hottest country stars to celebrate the holiday season with performances of all your favorite Christmas classics. Carly Pearce returns as the host for the second year in a row. Pearce will also perform alongside other country artists Steven Curtis Chapman, Dan + Shay, Scotty McCreery, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Pearce, Molly Tuttle, and The War And Treaty.
The ABC press release teases:
CMA Country Christmas brings the holidays home again, inviting viewers to sit back and enjoy the season in a warm and intimate setting reminiscent of classic Christmas television specials of the past. Filmed in Nashville, the special features some of country music’s most beloved artists coming together for an intimate night full of holiday classics.
The 13th annual holiday special blends holiday favorites with several original songs performed in an intimate at-home setting that invites viewers to sit back, relax and celebrate the joys of the Christmas season.
The song list includes:
Host Carly Pearce singing “Here Comes Santa Claus” and “Man With the Bag”
Steven Curtis Chapman singing “Precious Promise”
Dan + Shay singing “Officially Christmas” and “Holiday Party”
Scotty McCreery singing “Holly Jolly Christmas”
Maren Morris singing “Merry Christmas, Baby”
Old Dominion singing “What Christmas Means to Me”
Molly Tuttle and Pearce singing a Bluegrass medley of “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Let It Snow,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Christmas Time’s A-Comin’”
The War and Treaty singing “O Holy Night”
In 2021, Pearce co-hosted with Gabby Barrett and she told 93.3 Today’s Best Country in an interview ahead of the 2022 broadcast that she’s ready to step out on her own and fly solo.
“I feel like last year was so helpful for me to kind of get my bearings of what it even is like to host something that big. Having Gabby Barrett there with me, we kinda were learning together. And so I feel really ready to be able to step out on my own and do this,” said Pearce, adding that she’s excited to show off her personality to viewers who may not know her very well.
“Maybe they know my music but they don’t know me as a person. They can get to know me a little bit better,” said Pearce.
The 2022 CMA Country Christmas celebration airs Thursday, December 8 at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times on ABC. It will be rebroadcast on Tuesday, December 13 at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times on ABC.