Thanksgiving Television Lineup: Performances From Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, Brett Eldredge & More

As you’re enjoying your feast on Turkey Day (and leftovers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday), many of your favorite country stars will be hitting the airwaves for television performances.

Check out what’s in store on Thanksgiving, as well as the next few days, and enjoy your break.

Thursday, Nov. 24

Good Morning America
ABC, 8–10 a.m CT
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
NBC, 8 a.m–11 a.m. CT
Kelsea Ballerini, Brett Eldredge, Maddie & Tae and Easton Corbin

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
CBS, 8 a.m.–11 a.m. CT
Miranda Lambert

McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade
WGN, 8 a.m.–11 a.m. CT
Craig Campbell

Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins
Fox, 3:30 p.m. CT
Eric Church (halftime performance)

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
ABC, 7–9 p.m. CT
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Kelly Clarkson and more

Friday, Nov. 25

Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration
Disney Channel, 7–10 p.m. CT
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Kelly Clarkson and more

Sunday, Nov. 27

Musselman’s Apple Sauce Family Skating Tribute
ABC, 3 p.m. –5 p.m. CT
Dan + Shay

Monday, Nov. 28

CMA Country Christmas
ABC, 7 p.m–9 p.m. CT
Jennifer Nettles, Brett Eldredge, Loretta Lynn, Kacey Musgraves, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Trisha Yearwood, Chris Young and more

Wednesday, Nov. 30

Christmas in Rockefeller Center
NBC, 7 p.m.–8 p.m. CT
Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and more

Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love
NBC, 8 p.m. CT
Jennifer Nettles, Dolly Parton

photo courtesy Larry Busacca/Academy of Country Music

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