CHRISTMAS 2024

Seasons Greetings from Country Routes News Blog 

 

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A) Country Routes News CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN Playlist

B) CMA Country Christmas & listen to their 2024 Playlist

C) Complete listing of the new Album & Single Christmas releases for 2024! TBA

Country Routes News CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN Playlist

Enjoy some of the 2024 Seasonal releases as we countdown to Christmas Day.

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Country Routes News CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN 2024 Playlist

December 19 PICK: Billie Jo Jones - I'll Be Home For Christmas (Single; BFD) written by Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, Walter Kent, released November 22, 2024

December 18 PICK: Sophia Scott - Tumbleweed (Dragonfly / EMPIRE) written by Ava Suppelsa, Ross Copperman, Sophia Scott; released December 6, 2024

December 17 PICK: Gabby Barrett - A Christmas To Remember (Warner Music Nashville) written by Dolly Parton, Track 3 from the album CAROLS AND CANDLELIGHT, released November 8, 2024

December 16 PICK: Megan Moroney - All I Want for Christmas is a Cowboy (Columbia Nashville/Columbia Records) written by Ben Williams, Mackenzie Carpenter, Megan Moroney, Micah Carpenter; Track 1 from the 3 track EP/Single Blue Christmas ...duh; released November 1, 2024

December 15 PICK: Michael Bublé + Carly Pearce - Maybe This Christmas (Reprise) performed by Carly Pearce, Michael Bublé; written by Chase McGill, Greg Wells, Jann Arden, Michael Bublé, Nicholas Jacobson-Larson; released November 18, 2024 (1.9m Spotify streams since its release) 

December 14 PICK: Charly Reynolds - A Little Christmas (Single; Charly Reynolds) written by Charly Reynolds, Dave Mohr, Nicole Croteau; released November 8, 2024

December 13 PICK: Randall King - I'll Be Home For Christmas (Single; Warner Music Nashville) written by Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, Walter Kent; released November 15, 2024

December 12 PICK: Jordana Bryant - Home for Christmas (Single; Starlight Music Productions) written by Forrest Finn, Jordana Bryant, Lauren McLamb; released November 1, 2024

December 11 PICK: Becca Bowen - This Christmas (Single; Becca Bowen) written by Amber OBrien, Becca Bowen, Sal Oliveri, Todd Twining; released November 29, 2024

December 10 PICK: Koe Wetzel - Merry Christmas Baby (Columbia Records/ Sony Music Entertainment) written by Johnny Moore, Lou Baxter. Track 2 from the album Wetzel's Wonderful Chapter 2 released December 6, 2024

December 9 PICK: Chris Janson and Alabama - Christmas In Dixie (Single; Nashville Harbor) written by Jeff Cook, Mark Herndon, Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry; released November 21, 2024;  46,831 Spotify Streams to date

December 8 PICK: Riley Green - Christmas To Me (Single; Nashville Harbor, Warner Chappell Music) written by Eric Dylan; Riley Green; released November 22, 2024

December 7 PICK: Michelle Wright - Let’s Make Memories For Christmas (MW Limited) writers Jeannie Seely, Victoria Shaw, Michelle Wright; Track 15 from the remastered, renamed and expanded album A WRIGHT CHRISTMAS & MORE released October 18, 2024

December 6 PICK: Chapel Hart - Come On Santa (Ready For Christmas Now) Track 11 from their Holiday Album HARTFELT FAMILY CHRISTMAS released 25 October 25, 2024

December 5 PICK: Mackenzie Carpenter - Boots On (Santa's Version) (Single; The Valory Music Co) written by Ben Williams, Brandon Hood, Mackenzie Carpenter, Micah Carpenter, Rhett Akins; released November 15, 2024

December 4 PICK: Emily Ann Roberts - Joy To The World (Single; Starstruck Records) written by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Matt Gilder; released November 15, 2024

December 3 PICK: David Nail – Silver Bells (Single; One Five Sound, LLC) Written by Jay Livingston, Ray Evans.Track 4 from the EP A CAMPFIRE CHRISTMAS released November 1, 2024.  

December 2 PICK: Hillary Scott - Hard To Wait For Christmas (feat. Eisele Kaye) (Single; BMLG Records) performed by Eisele Kaye, Hillary Scott; written by Christopher Tyrrell, Eisele Tyrrell, Hillary Scott; released November 15, 2024  

December 1 PICK: Caylee Hammack - Blue Christmas (Single; Capitol Nashville) written by Billy Hayes, Jay Jay Johnson; released Oct 18, 2023 

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“CMA Country Christmas” Returns

Tuesday, December 3 At 8/7c On ABC And
Next Day On Hulu And Disney+
Nashville, TN - Nov 21, 2024
“CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS” RETURNS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 8/7c
ON ABC AND NEXT DAY ON HULU AND DISNEY+
Fifteenth Annual Holiday Television Special, Hosted by Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood, Features Performances by for KING + COUNTRY, Amy Grant, Cody Johnson, Carin León, Ashley McBryde, Jon Pardi, Brittney Spencer, CeCe Winans and Trisha Yearwood

NASHVILLE— ’Tis the holiday season! The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed this year’s hosts and performers for its 15^th annual holiday television special, “CMA Country Christmas.” Hosted by Country Music stars Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood, “CMA Country Christmas” airs Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 8/7c on ABC and next day on Hulu and Disney+.

Watch the “CMA Country Christmas” HERE:

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Filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, the festive special showcases one-of-a-kind musical performances of Christmas classics from Country Music’s biggest stars. Returning co-hosts Grant and Yearwood take the stage and perform “Sing Your Praise To The Lord” and “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” Grant also takes the stage to perform “Tennessee Christmas” and Yearwood delivers a fun and festive Christmas medley. Alongside the night’s hosts, the lineup includes for KING + COUNTRY with Carin León (“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”), Cody Johnson (“White Christmas“) and (“I’ll Be Home For Christmas”), Ashley McBryde and Brittney Spencer (“Man With The Bag”), Jon Pardi (“400 Horsepower Sleigh”) and CeCe Winans (“Joy To The World”).

“CMA Country Christmas” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Milton Sneed is the Director and Jon Macks is the Writer.

About “CMA Country Christmas” 
Starting in 2010, “CMA Country Christmas” rings in the holiday season annually with a show full of festive classics and one-of-a-kind musical performances. The event is filmed in Nashville and airs each holiday season on ABC. ABC is the network home to the CMA Awards and CMA’s summer concert TV special “CMA Fest.”

How To Watch CMA Country Christmas 2024
A) Watch it on the BBC iPlayer LINK

B) Watch it on TV on Fri 20 December 2024 21:05 BBC FOUR

C) Watch it on YOUTUBE below via the CMA’s channel playlist (see above):

CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST
There’s no such thing as starting too early when it comes to Christmas music!
Get into the holiday spirit with the official CMA Country Christmas playlist, featuring festive songs from your favorite Country Music artists, including Brooks & Dunn, Darius Rucker, O.N.E The Duo, Taylor Swift, Lainey Wilson, Chris Young and more.

Enjoy the magic of the holidays with the CMA’s Holiday favorites!

93 songs, about 4 hr 45 min