CMA Fest 2025 Primetime Special Showcases Leading Country Artists

The three-hour primetime concert special "CMA Fest presented by SoFi" will air on June 26 on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu, featuring performances from the 52nd CMA Fest held in Nashville. Hosted by country stars Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde, the special includes notable collaborations and performances by artists such as Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, and many others. Highlights include duets like Jason Aldean and Travis Tritt's "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" and Brooks & Dunn with Marcus King's "Rock My World (Little Country Girl)." The event celebrates the longest-running country music festival in the world, which draws tens of thousands of fans annually, and SoFi's sponsorship includes efforts to empower future generations through music. The upcoming 53rd CMA Fest is scheduled for June 4-7, 2026, with tickets going on sale the same day as the special's broadcast. Country artists have expressed pride and gratitude for performing at the festival, underscoring the strong community spirit of CMA Fest.