Get a Sneak Peak of 'CMA Country Christmas'

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- CMA will provide media outlets with two opportunities to downlink a video highlights package containing raw performance footage and interviews with performers appearing on "CMA Country Christmas" on Monday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Nov. 23.

"CMA Country Christmas" will air Monday, Nov. 29 (9:30-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Hosted by Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, this 90-minute special will feature performances of holiday classics as well as fireside chats with the artists and their families. Artists appearing include Sheryl Crow, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Reba, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, and Sugarland.

The video highlights package feed schedule and satellite coordinates are as follows:

Each package will be approximately 15 minutes, and will be re-run, back-to-back, so that media outlets have two opportunities to downlink it

GALAXY 3C TRANSPONDER 04   (C-Band, Analog)

Downlink Frequency – 3780 (V)

Trouble number for all satellite feeds: (917) 929-5564 OR (646) 223-6630. If you have a question about the content of these VNRs, contact Jim Bowling at (213) 215-7822 or [email protected].

"CMA Country Christmas" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the executive producer, Paul Miller is the director and David Wild is the writer. The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

SOURCE Country Music Association