Relive some of the best performances from 2026 CMA Fest presented by SoFi during the star-studded ABC broadcast on Thursday (June 25) evening at 8/7c and the following day on Hulu
Hosted by Riley Green and Lara Spencer, the three-hour primetime special features can’t-miss collaborations and unforgettable performances from some of today’s hottest country stars, including 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 Zach Top and more.
CMA Fest Presented by SoFi was filmed at Nissan Stadium during Nashville’s four-day country music festival, the 53rd annual CMA Fest, which took place June 4-7, 2026. The show is a production of the Country Music Association, executive produced and written by Robert Deaton and directed by Alan Carter. The 2026 broadcast marked the 23rd consecutive year CMA has produced a summer concert television special.
Music Mayhem compiled a complete list of everything you need to know and how to watch CMA Fest presented by SoFi below.
How To Watch?
CMA Fest presented by SoFi will air at 8/7c on ABC and the following day on Hulu.
Who Is Hosting?
Country music superstar Riley Green and Emmy Award-winning anchor and host from ABC’s Good Morning America Lara Spencer will host the 53rd CMA Fest broadcast on ABC. This marks Green and Spencer’s first time hosting CMA Fest.
“Performing at the CMA Fest is such a big deal and obviously getting to play a Nissan and something you grow up dreaming about doing. I don’t think I ever grew up dreaming about hosting,” Green shared via a press release. “I think that’s something that’s I hope I didn’t bite off more than I can chew, but excited about being able to have a part in the festival and being able to interview some of the other artists I’m friends with and fans of and it’d be a good time.”
Of hosting CMA Fest, Spencer told TV Insider, “I used to host a show for ABC News called Good Afternoon America… I actually ran into Riley Green about two years ago at a gym. I was completely freaking out, fangirling. So to be standing on the same stage next to him and getting to see him perform in close range was such a thrill. I’m happy to say he is absolutely the nicest guy. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he couldn’t be nicer. He was the best partner a new country music host could ask for.”
Who Is Performing?
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 are set to perform on the televised broadcast special.
When Did ABC Tape The CMA Fest TV Special?
ABC’s CMA Fest Presented by SoFi special was filmed at Nissan Stadium during the 53rd annual CMA Fest, Nashville’s four-day country music festival, held June 4–7, 2026. This year’s event marked the final CMA Fest in the current Nissan Stadium as next year’s will take place in the newly built stadium.
When Is CMA Fest 2027?
If you want to experience the magic of CMA Fest in person next year, you can! CMA Fest will return June 10-13, 2027, for its 54th annual event, marking the festival’s debut in Nashville’s brand-new Nissan Stadium.
