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CMA Stars Revealed for 2026 Special!
12 Jun
Summary
- The 2026 CMA special airs on June 25th at 8 p.m. ET.
- Riley Green and Lara Spencer will host the three-hour show.
- Shaboozey's 'Cowgirl' will have its first live performance.

The 2026 Country Music Association (CMA) special is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, June 25, at 8 p.m. ET, commanding the entire primetime slot. The highly anticipated three-hour show will be hosted by country artist Riley Green and "Good Morning America" co-host Lara Spencer.
A comprehensive list of performers has been unveiled, including notable names such as Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, and Tim McGraw. The event will also feature the debut live performance of Shaboozey's viral hit, 'Cowgirl.'
For those who miss the live broadcast, the CMA special will be available for streaming on Hulu beginning June 26. Preparations are already underway for next year, with the 54th CMA Fest slated to take place from June 10 to June 13, 2027.