Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde Set To Host CMA Fest TV Special And the Lineup Is Country Music Gold!
- All Country News
- Jun 17, 2025
- 3 min read
The biggest names in country music are coming to your living room this summer. The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed the all-star lineup for CMA Fest presented by SoFi, a three-hour primetime television event airing Thursday, June 26 at 8/7c on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.
This year’s broadcast will be helmed by country chart-toppers Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde, who not only co-host the show but also take the stage for electric solo and collaborative performances. Filmed during the 52nd annual CMA Fest earlier this month in Nashville, the special captures the spirit of the genre’s biggest weekend with an unforgettable lineup of fan favorites, powerhouse duets, and rising stars.
The show’s performance roster reads like a who’s who of country music royalty and boundary-pushers alike. From legends like Brooks & Dunn and Rascal Flatts to breakout acts like The Red Clay Strays, Ella Langley, and Zach Top, the genre’s full spectrum is on display. Notable performances include:
Jason Aldean and Travis Tritt’s high-energy take on “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive”
Kelsea Ballerini’s emotionally charged “Baggage”
Cody Johnson and Carín León’s genre-blending “She Hurts Like Tequila”
Megan Moroney’s introspective “Am I Okay?”
Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins’ crowd-pleasing “Hillbilly Bone”
Jelly Roll joining Shaboozey on the viral hit “Amen”
Rascal Flatts reuniting with Carly Pearce for “My Wish”
Other standout acts include Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Riley Green, Parker McCollum, Scotty McCreery, Keith Urban, and more. The show promises a mix of nostalgia, new energy, and genre crossovers that reflect country music’s dynamic future.
Meanwhile, country music fans looking to experience the magic of CMA Fest in person can start planning for 2026. Four-night stadium passes for next year’s festival — set for June 4–7, 2026 — go on sale Thursday, June 26 at 10:00 AM/CT via Ticketmaster. Early access presales for CMA Country Connection email subscribers begin Monday, June 23 at 10:00 AM/CT.
With its unbeatable combination of country legends, rising stars, and collaborative moments you won’t see anywhere else, CMA Fest presented by SoFi is set to deliver another unforgettable night of music, memories, and must-see performances, a fitting tribute to the genre that continues to grow, evolve, and connect millions around the world.
Full List Of Performances
Trace Adkins – “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk”
Jason Aldean – “Whiskey Drink”
Jason Aldean and Travis Tritt – “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive”
Kelsea Ballerini – “Baggage”
Dierks Bentley – “She Hates Me”
Dierks Bentley and Zach Top – “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)” and “Mountain Music” Medley
Brooks & Dunn and Lainey Wilson – “Play Something Country”
Brooks & Dunn and Marcus King – “Rock My World (Little Country Girl)”
Luke Bryan – “Country Song Came On”
Jordan Davis – “Bar None”
Riley Green – “Worst Way”
Cody Johnson – “The Fall”
Cody Johnson and Carín León – “She Hurts Like Tequila”
Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll – “Hard Fought Hallelujah”
Ella Langley – “weren’t for the wind”
Ashley McBryde – “Rattlesnake Preacher”
Parker McCollum – “What Kinda Man”
Scotty McCreery – “Five More Minutes”
Megan Moroney – “Am I Okay?”
Rascal Flatts – “Life Is A Highway”
Rascal Flatts and Carly Pearce – “My Wish”
The Red Clay Strays – “No One Else Like Me”
Darius Rucker – “Wagon Wheel”
Dylan Scott – “Country Till I Die”
Shaboozey and Jelly Roll – “Amen”
Blake Shelton – “Stay Country or Die Tryin’”
Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins – “Hillbilly Bone”
Zach Top – “I Never Lie”
Keith Urban – “Straight Line”
Bailey Zimmerman and BigXthaPlug – “All The Way”
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