Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins co-hosted the 11th annual CMA Country Christmas TV special on ABC on Nov. 30.
This yearâs lineup featured Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett, Lady A, Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, and Darius Rucker with Lindsey Stirling.
Darius Rucker teamed with artist/violinist Lindsey Stirling to perform âWhat Child Is This.â The holiday standard, which was penned by William Chatterton Dix in 1865, has been recorded by a number of artists over the years, including Carrie Underwood, Josh Grobin, Lauren Daigle and more.
Watch Darius and Lindsey perform âWhat Child Is This.â
Check out this yearâs lineup and set list below.
- Kelsea Ballerini: âSanta Babyâ
- Gabby Barrett: âThe First Noelâ
- Lady A: âWonderful Christmastimeâ and âLittle Saint Nickâ
- Little Big Town: âChristmas Time Is Hereâ
- Tim McGraw: âIt Wasnât His Childâ
- Darius Rucker with Lindsey Stirling: âWhat Child Is This?â
- Dan + Shay: âChristmas Isnât Christmasâ
- Florida Georgia Line: âLit This Yearâ
- Thomas Rhett: âChristmas in the Countryâ
photos: Lindsey Stirling by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com; Darius Rucker by Lisa OâConnor, AFF-USA.com