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CMA Fest 2026: Stars Descend on Nashville Stadium
25 Feb
Summary
- CMA Fest 2026 lineup features both emerging and established country artists.
- Nissan Stadium, slated for demolition, will host the main festival events.
- Festival concerts will be filmed for a prime-time ABC and Hulu special.

CMA Fest 2026 will take place from June 4-7, featuring a diverse lineup of country music artists at Nissan Stadium. The event will showcase both rising stars like Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore, and established figures including Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, and Blake Shelton.
Several hitmakers from recent years, such as Riley Green and Carly Pearce, are also confirmed performers. The festival will also welcome back fan favorites like Deana Carter and Gretchen Wilson. Additional performers and national anthem singers will be announced later.
The nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium, which is scheduled for demolition, will be captured on film. These recordings will be edited into a prime-time special set to broadcast on ABC and stream on Hulu, with Robert Deaton executive producing and Alan Carter directing.




