CMA Fest Is Headed to Primetime: Luke Bryan, Ella Langley Riley Green, and an All-Star Lineup Set for ABC Special
- All Country News
- Jun 15
- 2 min read
CMA Fest’s Biggest Moments Are Coming to Your Living Room! Miss the magic of CMA Fest? Don’t worry, Country Music’s biggest party is bringing the excitement straight to your TV screen.
The Country Music Association and ABC have officially revealed the star-packed lineup for “CMA Fest presented by SoFi,” the annual primetime concert special showcasing some of the most unforgettable moments from this year’s festival in Nashville.
Hosted by Country music favorite Riley Green alongside “Good Morning America” co-host Lara Spencer, the three-hour special airs Thursday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC and will be available to stream the following day on Hulu.
A Star-Studded Night of Country Music
If there was a major moment at CMA Fest 2026, chances are you’ll see it during this special.
Fans can look forward to performances from an incredible lineup that includes:
Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Fetty Wap, Florida Georgia Line, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Michael McDonald, Molly Tuttle, The Red Clay Strays, Ricky Skaggs, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Shay Morgan, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top.
From legendary icons and fan favorites to breakout stars making waves across the genre, this year’s lineup is packed with can’t-miss performances and unexpected collaborations.
Shaboozey’s “Cowgirl” Moment and More
As the first-ever broadcast presenting sponsor and Official Bank of CMA Fest, SoFi is helping spotlight several special moments throughout the show.
One performance fans will definitely want to keep an eye on is Shaboozey’s first-ever live performance of his newest single, “Cowgirl.” Country legend Deana Carter will also be featured as part of SoFi’s showcase during the broadcast.
Already Counting Down to CMA Fest 2027?
While fans prepare to relive the highlights from this year’s festival, CMA is already looking ahead.
The 54th CMA Fest is scheduled to return to Nashville from June 10-13, 2027, continuing its reign as the longest-running Country Music festival in the world.
As always, fans can expect four unforgettable days packed with superstar performances, surprise collaborations, exclusive fan experiences, and the electric atmosphere that has made CMA Fest a bucket-list event for Country music lovers everywhere.
Mark Your Calendars
Whether you attended CMA Fest in person or watched from afar, this year’s television special promises to capture all the energy, emotion, and unforgettable moments that made the 2026 festival one for the books.
“CMA Fest presented by SoFi” airs Thursday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.
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