Watch on SFlix. “CMA Country Christmas” rings in the holiday season annually with a night full of festive classics and one-of-a-kind musical performances. The event is filmed in Nashville, Tennessee and airs each holiday season on ABC Television Network. Now in its 12th year, the 2021 Christmas special will be hosted by Gabby Barrett and Carly Pearce, with performances from some of today’s biggest Country Music stars!