Megan Moroney Shines at CMA Country Christmas 2025
Megan Moroney lit up the CMA Country Christmas stage this year with a dazzling performance of her original holiday track “All I Want For Christmas Is a Cowboy.” Filmed at Belmont University’s Fisher Center in Nashville and aired on ABC on December 2nd, the performance is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+ and it’s well worth watching for those country fans wanting to get into the festive spirit.
Megan Moroney Brings Christmas and Country Together
Megan took centre stage in a Christmas-themed outfit that was equal parts classic country charm and holiday glamour. Behind her, a full lineup of male dancers -dressed in sharp, colour-coordinated Western suits with crisp white cowboy hats – brought the visual energy up another level. The whole scene looked like a vintage Nashville Christmas card brought to life.
Megan Moroney Delivers a Honky-Tonk Christmas Highlight
Armed with just a microphone, Megan leaned fully into the honky-tonk swing of the song. The band was tight as anything – clean electric guitar licks, a lively steel guitar floating in and around her vocal, and a fiddle line that elevated the whole arrangement. It felt like country and Christmas shaking hands in the best possible way.
A Look at “All I Want For Christmas Is a Cowboy”
Released earlier in her career, the song has become one of Megan’s staple holiday tunes, loved for its mix of tongue-in-cheek charm and genuine warmth. The lyrics lean into the classic country tradition of dreaming big at Christmas – except instead of snow, sleigh bells, or mistletoe, Megan’s after a cowboy who checks all the right boxes. It’s playful without losing its sincerity, and the arrangement’s blend of steel guitar, fiddle, and traditional honky-tonk rhythm gives the track a timeless feel.
Megan Moroney’s Momentum Heading Into 2026
It’s been a huge run for Megan over the past two years. Fresh off major touring slots, award nominations, and a growing reputation as one of country’s sharpest new voices, she’s found her place in the genre as an artist who knows exactly who she is. Her blend of modern country-pop, strong songwriting, and distinctive personality has pushed her onto countless year-end lists, and performances like CMA Country Christmas only reinforce why she’s become such a standout.
Looking ahead to 2026, Megan is expected to expand her touring schedule, release new music, and continue building on the strong foundation she’s established. Fans can expect more storytelling, more honesty, and more of the smart, melodic country writing she’s become known for.
A Queen of the Christmas Stage
In a lineup filled with big names, Megan Moroney carved out one of the evening’s most memorable moments. She looked confident, sounded fantastic, and brought a performance that was festive, fun, and deeply rooted in the tradition of country music.
If this show is any indication of what 2026 has in store for her, Megan’s only heading upward.