HUNTER HAYES TO PERFORM DURING "CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS," AIRING MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 ON ABC

Interactive Holiday Q&A with Hayes Available Now at CMAchristmas.com

The holiday season will shine even brighter during "CMA Country Christmas" when Hunter Hayes performs during the special, airing MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 (9:00 - 11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The special, hosted for the fourth time by Jennifer Nettles, is a celebration of the season featuring Country's top stars and non-format favorites performing holiday songs and sharing their personal holiday traditions and memories.

Hayes joins an already star-studded holiday lineup that includes Trace Adkins, Mary J. Blige, Luke Bryan, Sheryl Crow, Lucy Hale, Lady Antebellum, Jennifer Nettles, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, "Duck Dynasty's" Willie Robertson, Darius Rucker, Michael W. Smith, and beloved Peanuts characters Charlie Brown, Lucy and Linus van Pelt, and Snoopy.

To get into the holiday spirit, Hayes has helped CMA create an interactive Christmas Q&A where fans can guess Hunter's answers to questions such as "Frosty or Rudolph?" and "Wrapping Paper or Gift Bags?" The fun, festive quiz can be found at CMAchristmas.com.

"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.

For updates and information visit CMAchristmas.com.

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