Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell are teaming up on Wednesday (July 1st) to co-host CMA Summer Stay-Cay, a multi-hour live stream variety event which will feature more than 50 country stars celebrating summer with performances, Q&As, games and more. The fun will stream on CMA’s YouTube channel and Facebook page beginning at 6 p.m. ET.
Jimmie tells us about co-hosting with his friend Lindsay: ["It's gonna be fun! I have no idea what you can expect because I have no idea what I'm gonna expect but I know it's gonna be fun. She's a friend of mine and everytime we're around each other it's always a good time. She always brings everything she's got so it's gonna be fun for sure."] SOUNDCUE (:14 OC: . . . fun for sure.)
CMA Summer Stay-Cay will include appearances and performances by Jason Aldean, Ingrid Andress, Gabby Barrett, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jordan Davis, Brantley Gilbert, Chris Janson, Lady A, Dustin Lynch, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Scotty McCreery, Justin Moore, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Rascal Flatts, Michael Ray, Darius Rucker, Cole Swindell, and Brett Young.
On Monday, July 13th, the ABC-TV special, CMA Best of Fest, a three-hour retrospective hosted by Luke Bryan, is set to air at 8 p.m. ET.
Jimmie Allen On Hosting CMA Summer Stay Cay :