Multiple Country Stars Deliver Surprise Duets at CMA Fest Nashville

CMA Fest 2025 at Nashville's Nissan Stadium featured several memorable surprise duets and collaborations that thrilled fans. Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan's unexpected duet of "Cowboys Cry Too" highlighted their unique blend of country and indie-folk, stemming from a friendship that began at the 2024 Grammys, and fans are eager for a full album from the duo. Jason Aldean marked a major milestone with his 30th No. 1 country hit and shared the stage with fellow Georgian Travis Tritt, performing Tritt's classic "It’s a Great Day to Be Alive." Blake Shelton also delivered an exciting night by bringing out country legend Trace Adkins to perform hits like "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" and duets such as "Hell Right" and "Hillbilly Bone." These surprise moments, alongside other guest appearances from artists like Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll, underscored CMA Fest as a vibrant celebration of country music's past, present, and future. Fans who missed the event can catch the performances on ABC and Hulu later in June.