Go tell it on the mountain —Lainey WilsonandZach Williamsare teaming up for a rockin' performance of a festive classic!The two musicians joined forces for a high-energy version of the holiday carol “Go Tell It on the Mountain” for this year’sCMA Country Christmasspecial, and PEOPLE can exclusively share a clip from the upcoming performance.Wilson, 31, wore a red-and-green plaid look complete with her signature bell bottoms and a wide-brimmed hat for the Nashville event, while Williams, 45, sported a brown fringe jacket with matching shoes as well as black pants and a black brimmed hat.Lainey Wilson; Zach Williams.Kevin Mazur/Getty; Annette Holloway/Icon Sportswire via Getty"I’m looking forward to this," said Williams in a backstage interview atCMA Country Christmas. “This is gonna be fun!“His duet partner said it’s a “crazy” experience to perform the classic Christmas song with Williams. “I’ve been a fan of yours for a really long time,” explained Wilson, “and getting to do ‘Go Tell It on the Mountain’ — which, I grew up going to Baskin Baptist Church, and every single year around this time, this is what we would sing.“Williams agreed: “This is an honor for me. I’m a big fan, and so getting a chance to do this song and then just be here and be a part ofCMA Country Christmas. Some of my favorite artists are performing. It’s awesome.“Lainey Wilson at the CMA Awards in Nashville on Nov. 8, 2023.Christopher Polk/Variety via GettyOther artists confirmed to perform at the 14th annual holiday special include Jordan Davis,Amy Grant,Lady A,Ashley McBryde,Jon Pardi, Lindsey Stirling andTrisha Yearwood.Grant and Yearwood will cohostCMA Country Christmas, which airs Thursday at 8 p.m. on ABC and will become available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ the following day.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Lainey Wilson performs in Wisconsin in July 2023.Joshua Applegate/Getty Images2023 was massive for Wilson, who earned album of the year for her second major label recordBell Bottom Countryat both the CMA Awards and ACM Awards. Additionally, the project is nominated for best country album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, where she’s also up for best country duo/group performance for “Save Me” withJelly Roll.“Bell Bottom Country is nominated for country album of the year at this year’s #GRAMMYs and my brother @jellyroll615 and I snagged a nomination for country duo/group performance with ‘Save Me,’” wrote Wilson on social media after the nominations were announced last month. “It is an honor, to say the least. Thank you @recordingacademy and big congrats to all the nominees 👏🏻🤘🏻”
Go tell it on the mountain —Lainey WilsonandZach Williamsare teaming up for a rockin' performance of a festive classic!
The two musicians joined forces for a high-energy version of the holiday carol “Go Tell It on the Mountain” for this year’sCMA Country Christmasspecial, and PEOPLE can exclusively share a clip from the upcoming performance.
Wilson, 31, wore a red-and-green plaid look complete with her signature bell bottoms and a wide-brimmed hat for the Nashville event, while Williams, 45, sported a brown fringe jacket with matching shoes as well as black pants and a black brimmed hat.
Lainey Wilson; Zach Williams.Kevin Mazur/Getty; Annette Holloway/Icon Sportswire via Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty; Annette Holloway/Icon Sportswire via Getty
“I’m looking forward to this,” said Williams in a backstage interview atCMA Country Christmas. “This is gonna be fun!”
His duet partner said it’s a “crazy” experience to perform the classic Christmas song with Williams. “I’ve been a fan of yours for a really long time,” explained Wilson, “and getting to do ‘Go Tell It on the Mountain’ — which, I grew up going to Baskin Baptist Church, and every single year around this time, this is what we would sing.”
Williams agreed: “This is an honor for me. I’m a big fan, and so getting a chance to do this song and then just be here and be a part ofCMA Country Christmas. Some of my favorite artists are performing. It’s awesome.”
Lainey Wilson at the CMA Awards in Nashville on Nov. 8, 2023.Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
Other artists confirmed to perform at the 14th annual holiday special include Jordan Davis,Amy Grant,Lady A,Ashley McBryde,Jon Pardi, Lindsey Stirling andTrisha Yearwood.
Grant and Yearwood will cohostCMA Country Christmas, which airs Thursday at 8 p.m. on ABC and will become available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ the following day.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Lainey Wilson performs in Wisconsin in July 2023.Joshua Applegate/Getty Images
Joshua Applegate/Getty Images
2023 was massive for Wilson, who earned album of the year for her second major label recordBell Bottom Countryat both the CMA Awards and ACM Awards. Additionally, the project is nominated for best country album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, where she’s also up for best country duo/group performance for “Save Me” withJelly Roll.
“Bell Bottom Country is nominated for country album of the year at this year’s #GRAMMYs and my brother @jellyroll615 and I snagged a nomination for country duo/group performance with ‘Save Me,’” wrote Wilson on social media after the nominations were announced last month. “It is an honor, to say the least. Thank you @recordingacademy and big congrats to all the nominees 👏🏻🤘🏻”
source: people.com
