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Fans of Kellie Pickler will want to tune in to ABC tonight.

She’s one of the performers picked to help put us in the Christmas spirit as part of the network’s CMA Country Christmas special.

The show airs at 9:30 p.m. and will also include performances by Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow and others.

Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland is hosting.

Meanwhile, if you need a laugh to start your Monday, here’s Kellie telling a story about fire ants on Ellen last month.