‘CMA Fest’ On ABC: All You Need To Know About Hosts, Performances, And How To Watch

Don’t miss this three-hour concert special!

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Lauren Jo Black

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Luke Bryan, Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum, Carly Pearce; Photos Courtesy CMA

Country music fans will soon be able to re-live the magic of the Music Event of the Summer when CMA Fest airs on ABC on Tuesday, June 25. 

Hosted by Jelly Roll and Ashley McBryde, the three-hour concert special will feature 30 performances from an impressive lineup of artists including Kelsea Ballerini, Big & Rich, Clint Black, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Terri Clark, Jordan Davis, Jackson Dean, Billy F Gibbons, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Little Big Town, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Blake Shelton, Brittney Spencer, The War And Treaty, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman. 

Shaboozey performs at Nissan Stadium on Thursday, June 6 during CMA Fest 2024 in downtown Nashville; Photo by John Russell/CMA
Shaboozey performs at Nissan Stadium on Thursday, June 6 during CMA Fest 2024 in downtown Nashville; Photo by John Russell/CMA

As anticipation for CMA Fest grows, the Country Music Association has announced the lineup of songs set to be performed during the event.

To help you get ready for the special, Country Now has put together a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know and how to watch the ABC broadcast, which was filmed during 

CMA Fest in Nashville, which took place Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9, 2024. 

How and When Can I Watch CMA Fest? 

CMA Fest will air on Tuesday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC and the next day on Hulu.

Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde Co-Host CMA Fest on ABC; Photo by Robby Klein, ABC
Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde Co-Host CMA Fest on ABC; Photo by Robby Klein, ABC

Who Is Hosting CMA Fest on ABC? 

Jelly Roll and Ashley McBryde will co-host CMA Fest for the first time together. 

“Stepping onto the stage in front of 50,000 people to host CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium in my hometown in Nashville was indescribable,” Jelly Roll shared in a statement. “The magnitude of the moment really hit me, to be across the street from the juvenile detention center I was in and to now be on stage hosting—how do you describe being in the same exact place while being in a place that couldn’t be more different, at the same time.”

“When my buddy Jelly Roll and I walked out into this massive crowd and felt the electric energy for the first time, it felt important,” McBryde added. “We were nervous! But it also felt good, because at the root of it all, it’s just me and my pal cutting up, only we’re doing it on national television for CMA Fest.”

HARDY performs at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, June 9 during CMA Fest 2024 in downtown Nashville.; Photo by Acacia Evans/CMA
HARDY performs at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, June 9 during CMA Fest 2024 in downtown Nashville.; Photo by Acacia Evans/CMA

What Songs Are Being Performed During the CMA Fest special?  

Kelsea Ballerini — “Penthouse”

Big & Rich and HARDY — “Save A Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” 

Clint Black and Jon Pardi — “Killin’ Time” 

Brothers Osborne — “Break Mine”

Brothers Osborne — “I Won’t Back Down”

Luke Bryan — “Love You, Miss You, Mean It”

Terri Clark and Lainey Wilson — “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” 

Jordan Davis — “Next Thing You Know”

Jackson Dean — “Fearless”

HARDY — “SIX FEET UNDER (Caleigh’s Song)”

Jelly Roll featuring Keith Urban— “Halfway To Hell”

Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson — “Save Me”

Cody Johnson — “That’s Texas”

Little Big Town — “Girl Crush”

Lynyrd Skynyrd — “Sweet Home Alabama”

Lynyrd Skynyrd featuring Billy F Gibbons from ZZ Top — “Call Me The Breeze”

Ashley McBryde — “The Devil I Know”

Parker McCollum – “Burn It Down”

Megan Moroney — “I’m Not Pretty”

Carly Pearce — “truck on fire”

Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton — “Pour Me A Drink” 

Shaboozey — “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”

Brittney Spencer — “I Got Time”

The War And Treaty — “Called You By Your Name”

Thomas Rhett — “Beautiful As You”

Keith Urban — “Messed Up As Me”

Keith Urban with Lainey Wilson — “GO HOME W U”

Gretchen Wilson and Ashley McBryde — “Redneck Woman” 

Lainey Wilson — “Hang Tight Honey”

Bailey Zimmerman — “Where It Ends”

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How Can I Attend CMA Fest In 2025?

CMA Fest 2025 will take place in Nashville from Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8. Four-day passes for CMA Fest 2025 will go on sale beginning on Tuesday, June 25 at 10 am CT. Additional information can be found on the official CMA Fest website.

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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.