Luke Bryan got the CMA Fest crowd amped up with a show-stopping performance of “Kick The Dust Up.”
The two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year commanded the attention of the crowd with his infectious stage presence as he belted out the lyrics to the 2015 chart-topper.
Hours after taking the stage at Nissan Stadium, Bryan shocked fans on Nashville’s Lower Broadway when he made a surprise appearance at his Nashville bar, Luke’s 32 Bridge.
Bryan’s CMA Fest performance came just days after the launch of his much-anticipated Raised Up Right Tour. Featuring Riley Green and Mitchell Tenpenny, the trek runs through the fall.
Luke Bryan will return to host the CMA Awards in November alongside first-time host Peyton Manning.
Just drafted our #1 picks for the 2022 #CMAawards! 🏆 We definitely scored this year with two-time CMA Awards Entertainer of the year @LukeBryan and NFL superstar Peyton Manning as our hosts! Let the award season begin! 🤩 Watch Wednesday, Nov. 9 on @ABCNetwork. pic.twitter.com/RcSuBN8Sfc
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) August 1, 2022
The CMA Fest ABC Special was filmed in Downtown Nashville at Nissan Stadium during the star-studded, four-day festival, which took place Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12.
The three-hour music event of the summer featured 30+ performances and surprise collaborations from some of Country music’s hottest stars, including Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Russell Dickerson, Lady A, Parker McCollum, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Cole Swindell, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, and Zac Brown Band and more.
The Music Event of Summer, which marked the 49th year of the festival, was hosted by first-time hosts Dierks Bentley and Elle King.
“I think Elle brings so much to the table,” Bentley shared. “Onstage she’s just a riot and also super talented – a great combination of talent with comedic humor. A lot of spontaneous moments between the two of us and just a lot of laughs.”
“I am co-hosting this whole shebang,” King added. “Not only do I get to do it with my buddy Dierks, I also get to see all these incredible performances and be a part of a big party!”
The CMA Fest special aired at 8/7c on Wednesday, Aug. 3 via ABC Network and will stream via Hulu on Thursday (Aug. 4).
Additionally, CMA Fest will return to Nashville in 2023 for its 50th anniversary. The event will take place June 8-11 and tickets are on sale now.
