‘CMA Country Christmas’ 2023: How to Watch Online for Free

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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” for country fans as CMA Country Christmas returns for its 14th annual show. Artists and bands from Lainey Wilson to The War & Treaty will perform popular holiday tunes to get you in the holiday spirit.

Mark your calendar for Thursday (Dec. 14) at 8 p.m. ET if you want to catch the livestream of the program on ABC. Don’t have cable? There are a few streaming options for you to choose from including Disney+ and Hulu.

Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood will not only perform, but take on the role of co-hosts to keep the night going. Whether you’re a country music fan or are looking to hear live performances of songs like “O Holy Night,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and more, then you won’t want to miss tuning into the special.

Keep reading to learn how to watch the 2023 edition.

How to Watch CMA Country Christmas 2023

CMA Country Christmas will premiere on Thursday (Dec. 14) at 8 p.m ET on ABC and the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. If you have cable, you can watch CMA Country Christmas on TV through your local ABC affiliate. Make sure to check your local cable’s channel guide for the exact channel. Don’t have cable? You may be able to catch the livestream of the special through an HD antenna like this one here from Amazon.

For those without cable, ABC can be streamed online via ABC.com. Signing up for free trials of fuboTVSlingTV or DirecTV Stream will give you access to ABC. You’ll be able to watch CMA Country Christmas live on TV or stream CMA Country Christmas from your laptop, tablet or smartphonephone.

Fans can also watch CMA Country Christmas online via a Hulu + Live TV. Don’t want to sign-up for Hulu? The streaming service is currently offering a 30-day free trial, which you can use to watch CMA Country Christmas online free.

More Ways to Stream CMA Country Christmas 2023

If you have Hulu or Disney+, both streaming platforms will have the holiday special available to watch online the next day. Just log into your account and you’ll be able to find it under new releases.

For anyone not subscriber to either streamer, Hulu offers the most affordable plan with a 30-day free trial, which means you can watch the program and more for free. After the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular membership fee based on the plan you choose. Click here or the button below to start your free trial.

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While Disney+ doesn’t offer a free trial, it’s one of the more affordable streamers with plans starting at $7.99/month. For even more savings, you can also bundle Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN+, which will triple your program offerings and if you want live TV channels as well, then you can bundle it with Hulu + Live TV for even more content. Click here or the button below to get Disney+.

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