Trisha Yearwood and Amy Grant returned for this year’s CMA Christmas special after hosting last year’s event. They proved to be the right duo as they seamlessly glided through the show with music and laughter, sparking holiday cheer in viewers.
They started the event with a rendition of J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie’s “Sing Your Praise to the Lord” while putting their unique spin on it. The night ended with a heartfelt performance of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” complete with a dancing Santa on stage.
Trisha Yearwood and Amy Grant sing “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” at the CMA Country Christmas again
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Trisha Yearwood and Amy Grant told Country Top 40 of their shared excitement upon learning they would collaborate again. The ladies have built a chemistry, with Trisha Yearwood admitting that last year with Amy Grant was a lot of fun. She added that work often keeps friends apart, but getting the same offer again helped them have quality time together.
Trisha Yearwood gushed about her co-host’s sense of humor and calmness in one, which complements her extroverted nature. Amy Grant returns the praise from her colleague, saying it felt so natural to work with her and noting that Trisha Yearwood was friends with her husband Vince Gill.
Fans react to Trisha Yearwood and Amy Grant’s CMA Country Christmas performance
The ladies brought the festive bling with their outfits—Trisha Yearwood in a shimmery red dress, while Amy Grant opted for a shiny green silver pantsuit. “We’re ready for you, Santa!” their collaborative caption read.
Fans took to social media with compliments for the ladies, who looked just as good as they sang. “Thank you for a beautiful Christmas show!!! Always fun to watch every year!!! Merry Christmas,” someone gushed, while another noted that they looked gorgeous.