JUST IN! Riley Green & Lara Spencer Team Up To Host ‘CMA Fest presented by SoFi’ This Summer
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Country Music’s Biggest Summer Party Is Heading Back to TV
Country Music fans, get ready, one of the biggest nights of the summer officially has a date. The Country Music Association and ABC announced today that “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” will air Thursday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC, before streaming the next day on Hulu.
Filmed during the 53rd annual CMA Fest in downtown Nashville, the three-hour television event will bring fans front and center for unforgettable performances, surprise collaborations, and plenty of must-see moments straight from Music City.
Riley Green & Lara Spencer Set To Make Hosting Debut
This year’s special will feature a fresh new hosting duo as multi-award-winning Country star Riley Green joins Emmy® Award-winning Good Morning America anchor Lara Spencer for their first time hosting the annual event.
The pairing blends Country star power with television charisma, making for what promises to be an energetic and entertaining night celebrating the very best of Country Music.
Expect Huge Performances & Surprise Collaborations
Every year, “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” delivers unforgettable live moments — and this year is shaping up to be no different.
The special will spotlight many of Country Music’s biggest stars with massive stadium performances, exclusive collaborations, and surprise appearances that capture the electric atmosphere fans experience each summer in Nashville.
Whether it’s emotional ballads, high-energy anthems, or unexpected onstage pairings, the annual broadcast has become a must-watch event for Country Music fans nationwide.
A Tradition More Than 50 Years In The Making
What began in 1972 as Fan Fair® with just 5,000 attendees has transformed into the world’s longest-running Country Music festival. Today, CMA Fest welcomes an estimated 95,000 daily attendees from around the globe for four unforgettable days in the heart of Nashville.
More than just a festival, CMA Fest has become a celebration of the unique bond between artists and fans, featuring hundreds of performances across multiple stages, once-in-a-lifetime moments, and nonstop energy throughout downtown Nashville.
CMA Fest Continues To Give Back
Beyond the music, CMA Fest continues to make a lasting impact through the CMA Foundation. A portion of festival proceeds supports music education initiatives across the country, helping provide opportunities for future generations of musicians and creators.
The 2026 broadcast also marks CMA’s 23rd consecutive year producing a summer concert television special, continuing a tradition that has become a staple for Country Music fans each year.
How To Tune In
Fans can catch “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” on Thursday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC. If you miss the live broadcast, the special will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
With Riley Green and Lara Spencer leading the night and a lineup packed with Country Music’s biggest stars, this year’s CMA Fest television event is shaping up to be the ultimate soundtrack to summer.
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