Fetty Wap Surprises CMA Fest Crowd On Birthday

The four-day CMA Fest 2026, held in downtown Nashville, wrapped up with a memorable final night at Nissan Stadium. Thousands of fans from across the United States and internationally gathered for the event, which featured performances from top country artists.

A major surprise occurred when rapper Fetty Wap joined Russell Dickerson on stage during his set to perform their collaboration 'Boots.' This marked Fetty Wap's first CMA Fest appearance and took place on his birthday, with the crowd singing 'Happy Birthday' to the artist.

Cuban-American singer Kat Luna delivered a standout performance, showcasing her charisma and musical talent. She performed her songs in both Spanish and English, including a rendition of Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You,' earning enthusiastic cheers from the audience.

Actor Glen Powell transformed the stadium into a movie set, filming a scene for his upcoming film 'The Comeback King.' He involved the crowd as extras, directing them to chant for his character and even performing a 'shoey.'

Up-and-coming artists also had notable moments, with Stephen Wilson Jr. performing his first stadium show. Bailey Zimmerman honored Miley Cyrus's 'The Climb,' a song he covered earlier this year, resonating deeply with fans.