CMA Fest 2026: Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman And More Set for Nissan Stadium Shows

CMA Fest will take place throughout Downtown Nashville on 10 different stages from Thursday, June 4 through Sunday, June 7.

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Andrew Wendowski

Andrew Wendowski is the Founder and CEO of Music Mayhem. As a 31-year-old entrepreneur, he oversees content as the Editor-In-Chief for the independent brand. Wendowski, who splits time between Philadelphia, Penn., and Nashville, Tenn., has an extensive background in multimedia. Before launching Music Mayhem in 2014, he worked as a highly sought-after photojournalist and tour photographer, collaborating with such labels as Interscope Records and Republic Records. He has captured photos of some of the biggest names, including Taylor Swift, Metallica, Harry Styles, P!NK, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Shania Twain, and hundreds more. Wendowski’s photos and freelance work have appeared nationwide and can be seen everywhere from ad campaigns to various publications, including Billboard and Rolling Stone. When Wendowski isn’t running Music Mayhem, he enjoys spending time at concerts, traveling, and capturing photos.

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Posted on February 25, 2026

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Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Riley Green, Tucker Wetmore and more are set to light up Nissan Stadium during the nightly concerts as CMA Fest presented by SoFi returns June 4–7 for four days of unforgettable performances.

Revealed on Wednesday morning (Feb. 25) by the Country Music Association (CMA), this year’s stacked nightly CMA Fest lineup also features Bailey Zimmerman, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Carly Pearce, Jordan Davis, Russell Dickerson, Gretchen Wilson, Deana Carter, The Red Clay Strays, Shaboozey, and Zach Top.

In addition to the main stage headliners, The Band Perry and Stephen Wilson Jr. will deliver dynamic mid-field sets inside the home of the Tennessee Titans, bringing fans even closer to the action.

CMA Fest; Photo Courtesy of Nathan Zucker/CMA
CMA Fest; Photo Courtesy of Nathan Zucker/CMA

Each night’s stadium show will be filmed for a national television special airing later this summer on ABC and Hulu. The special will be executive produced and written by Robert Deaton and directed by Alan Carter.

The Country Music Association (CMA) revealed that they will announcing additional performers, platform stage artists, openers and the national anthem performers in the coming weeks, along with a few other surprises.

Taking over Downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 4–7, the four-day festival will feature hundreds of artists across 10 stages throughout Music City. Beyond the nightly stadium concerts, fans can expect nonstop performances during the day and a stacked lineup at night. The longest-running Country Music Festival in the world will also include unique, up-close-and-personal experiences that bring fans and artists together at Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. Full daytime stage lineups and Fan Fair X details will be revealed soon.

2026 CMA Fest Lineup
2026 CMA Fest Lineup

Tickets for CMA Fest 2026 are available now. Fans can lock in their spot at Nissan Stadium with Four-Night Stadium Passes, available now at CMAfest.com/tickets. The pass delivers the ultimate CMA Fest experience, four straight nights of must-see performances, once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, and the unmatched energy only CMA Fest can provide.

CMA Fest is about more than just concerts and country music, it’s about making a difference. All artists perform and participate for free to support the CMA Foundation, with a portion of ticket proceeds going toward high-quality music education programs across the United States.

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Andrew Wendowski is the Founder and CEO of Music Mayhem. As a 31-year-old entrepreneur, he oversees content as the Editor-In-Chief for the independent brand. Wendowski, who splits time between Philadelphia, Penn., and Nashville, Tenn., has an extensive background in multimedia. Before launching Music Mayhem in 2014, he worked as a highly sought-after photojournalist and tour photographer, collaborating with such labels as Interscope Records and Republic Records. He has captured photos of some of the biggest names, including Taylor Swift, Metallica, Harry Styles, P!NK, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Shania Twain, and hundreds more. Wendowski’s photos and freelance work have appeared nationwide and can be seen everywhere from ad campaigns to various publications, including Billboard and Rolling Stone. When Wendowski isn’t running Music Mayhem, he enjoys spending time at concerts, traveling, and capturing photos.

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