Lindsey Stirling to Join Country Music Stars on ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Tonight
Latter-day Saint violinist, Lindsey Stirling, will spread some holiday cheer tonight with some of country music’s biggest stars during the annual “CMA Country Christmas” concert.
Stirling, a recent graduate of Brigham Young University and famous violinist, will play an original Christmas medley arrangement that she calls “Celtic Carol.” In a video posted to Facebook, Stirling stated that it is an honor to be apart of the CMA special at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
[pull_quote_center]It’s amazing to be here. There are so many legends that have performed on this stage and I feel like I’m stepping into a place of history… This is one of my first big appearances in the country market, and I feel like I’ve been so warmly received. It’s been great.[/pull_quote_center]
Other Country Christmas performers include Martina McBride, Jewel, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, Pentatonix, and Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley.
The show, hosted by Jennifer Nettles, was taped on November 7 and will air tonight on ABC at 8 p.m. MST.