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CMA Fest 2026: Riley Green & Lara Spencer Host ABC Special
27 May
Summary
- CMA Fest 2026 special airs June 25 on ABC and streams on Hulu.
- Top country artists will perform across multiple Nashville stages.
- Riley Green, an award-winning artist, will co-host the event.
Riley Green, alongside Good Morning America's Lara Spencer, will host the "CMA Fest Presented By SoFi" television special. This three-hour broadcast is set to air on June 25 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on ABC, with subsequent streaming available on Hulu the following day. The event promises to capture the best moments from the annual CMA Fest, a major country music concert series.
CMA Fest, scheduled from June 4-7, will feature a multitude of country music's leading artists and emerging talents performing on various stages throughout downtown Nashville. Notable venues include Nissan Stadium, Chevy Riverfront Stage, and others. This year's performers at Nissan Stadium alone boast a lineup of stars such as Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, HARDY, and Lainey Wilson, among others.
This broadcast marks a significant milestone for CMA, celebrating 23 consecutive years of producing a summer concert television special. The production, by the Country Music Association, is executive produced and written by Robert Deaton and directed by Alan Carter.
