If you weren’t able to make the trip to Nashville earlier this month for the legendary four-day CMA Fest, don’t worry! The Country Music Association is bringing the front row straight to your living room.
The CMA has officially unveiled the star-studded lineup for “CMA Fest Presented by SoFi,” its massive, three-hour primetime concert special. Capturing the absolute best collaborations, stadium-sized anthems, and once-in-a-lifetime moments from Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, the special is locked to air Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 8/7c on ABC. If you are a cord-cutter, you won’t have to miss out on the action, either – the entire three-hour broadcast will be available for next-day streaming on Hulu starting Friday, June 26.
Meet Your 2026 Hosts
Making their broadcast debuts as a hosting duo, this year’s special will be anchored by two incredibly familiar faces:
- Riley Green: The award-winning country superstar who is pulling double duty as both a host and a main-stage performer. 97.7 Kicker FM – iHeart
- Lara Spencer: The beloved, long-time co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America. 97.7 Kicker FM – iHeart
The Star-Studded Performer Lineup
The CMA has confirmed a massive roster of artists for the special, seamlessly blending classic country royalty, modern chart-toppers, and some highly unexpected cross-genre guest appearances.
The featured performers appearing on the television special include: Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Florida Georgia Line, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jordan Davis & Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Michael McDonald, Molly Tuttle, Ricky Skaggs, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Shay Morgan, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Band Perry, The Red Clay Strays, Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore, Fetty Wap, and Zach Top!
Standout Moments to Watch For
While the entire three hours will be jam-packed with music, broadcast partner SoFi has teased a few specific highlights that are guaranteed to have people talking on social media:
- Shaboozey’s New Song Premiere: The breakout genre-blending phenom will deliver the first-ever live television performance of his massive newest single, “Cowgirl”.
- A Country Legend Spotlight: Keep your eyes peeled for a highly anticipated, nostalgic performance from 90s country icon Deana Carter.
How to Tune In
- What: “CMA Fest Presented by SoFi” 3-Hour TV Special Country Music Association (CMA)
- When: Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT
- TV Broadcast: ABC Network
- Online Streaming: Available the next day (June 26) on Hulu.
- Official Schedule & Updates: For more details on the broadcast and early look clips, check out the Official CMA Fest Broadcast Page.
ACountry Readers: Who are you most excited to see take the stage this year? Let us know your predictions for the best performance of the night in the comments below!
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