Bailey Zimmerman, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Riley Green Lead Star-Studded Nissan Stadium Lineup At CMA Fest

Additional CMA Fest performers will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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Lauren Jo Black

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February 25, 2026

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Bailey Zimmerman, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Riley Green; Photos Courtesy CMA

CMA Fest is back in a big way. The star-studded summer festival returns to downtown Nashville June 4-7, bringing four days of nonstop music and unforgettable moments to country music fans in Music City. One of the biggest highlights each year is the nightly concerts inside Nissan Stadium, and this year’s lineup is stacked, featuring country icons like Tim McGraw and Blake Shelton alongside chart-topping newcomers such as Tucker Wetmore and Ella Langley.

The Country Music Association revealed the nightly concert lineup early Wednesday, sparking even more excitement for what’s shaping up to be one of the biggest celebrations of the summer.

The crowd at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, June 8, 2025, during CMA Fest presented by SoFi in downtown Nashville; Photo Courtesy CMA
The crowd at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, June 8, 2025, during CMA Fest presented by SoFi in downtown Nashville; Photo Courtesy CMA

Who’s Performing At CMA Fest?

Taking the stage at Nissan Stadium will be Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, The Red Clay Strays, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore and Zach Top. The Band Perry and Stephen Wilson Jr. are also slated to deliver high-energy mid-field performances in the center of the stadium.

More performers for Nissan Stadium, along with Platform Stage acts, openers and the national anthem singer, will be revealed in the coming weeks, plus a few surprise moments fans can look forward to.

CMA Fest Nissan Stadium 2026
CMA Fest Nissan Stadium 2026

How To Get CMA Fest Tickets

Four-Night Stadium Passes are on sale now at CMAfest.com/tickets, giving fans access to all the action inside Nissan Stadium, from back-to-back nights of star-studded performances to surprise collaborations and the unmatched excitement of CMA Fest.

The excitement doesn’t end there. CMA Fest will bring hundreds of performances to downtown Nashville over four days, with music taking over multiple stages across the city. Artists for the daytime stages and additional activities will be announced in the coming weeks.

Zach Top; Photo Courtesy CMA
Zach Top performs at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, June 8, 2025, during CMA Fest presented by SoFi in downtown Nashville.

Beyond the unforgettable performances, CMA Fest is rooted in the Country Music community’s dedication to making a difference. Thanks to the involvement of artists and fans alike, a portion of proceeds from the festival each year goes toward supporting the CMA Foundation’s efforts to expand and enhance music education programs across the country. For more information, visit CMAfoundation.org.

CMA Fest will also be captured for a nationwide television special set to air this summer on ABC and Hulu. The broadcast will be executive produced and written by Robert Deaton, with Alan Carter serving as director.

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Lauren Jo Black

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.