Returning for its 14th year, CMA Country Christmas will premiere on ABC Thursday, Dec. 14 at 8/7c.

The 2023 holiday special will be hosted by Carly Pearce and feature some of country music’s most beloved artists for an intimate night full of holiday classics.

Those who want to watch the CMA Country Christmas premiere on Thursday can live stream the special with FuboTV and DirecTV Stream.

Both offer free trials for new subscribers who can stream the holiday special for free before committing to an actual subscription.

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What is the difference between FuboTV and DirecTV Stream?

Both FuboTV and DirecTV Stream are meant for those looking for an alternative to basic cable.

FuboTV considers itself a sports-focused live streaming service, but overall, its standard package comes with over 100 live TV channels for $74.99 a month after its free trial. These channels include ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, TLC, MTV and much more.

FuboTV also comes with a variety of shows and movies users can watch on-demand along with the option to record your favorite TV shows.

DirecTV Stream is similar to FuboTV in that it offers many of the same channels and features. At $69.99 a month after its free trial, the base package comes with a little over 75 live TV channels.

Those interested can check out all of DirecTV Stream’s channel packages here.