Performer Lineup Unveiled for 2026 CMA Fest in Nashville

The star-studded lineup has been unveiled for this year's CMA Fest, which returns to ABC and Hulu later this month. The concert television special, presented by SoFi, will air Thursday, June 25, at 8/7c on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu.

Filmed during the 53rd CMA Fest in downtown Nashville, the three-hour concert will spotlight country music’s biggest stars with performances, collaborations and surprises. It will be hosted by country Music superstar Riley Green and “Good Morning America” host Lara Spencer.

Featured performers include 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.

SoFi is serving as the first-ever broadcast presenting sponsor and Official Bank of CMA Fest. As part of this sponsorship, SoFi will be spotlighting performances, including country legend Deana Carter and a first-ever live performance of Shaboozey’s newest single, “Cowgirl.” 

CMA Fest is an annual event that aims to unite the Country Music community, bringing fans, artists and industry professionals together for four days in the heart of Nashville. It began in 1972 as Fan Fair with just 5,000 attendees and has evolved into the longest-running Country Music festival in the world, drawing an estimated 95,000 daily attendees. The 54th CMA Fest is set to return to Nashville from Thursday, June 10, through Sunday, June 13, 2027.

Through the participation of artists and the broader Country Music community, a portion of proceeds support music education initiatives nationwide through the CMA Foundation. This year marks the 23rd consecutive year that CMA has produced a summer music program to air as a network television special on ABC and Hulu.

CMA Fest presented by SoFi is a production of the Country Music Association, executive produced and written by Robert Deaton and directed by Alan Carter. 

Photo Credit: CMA/ABC