Trace Adkins, Blake Shelton; Photo Courtesy CMA

Blake Shelton Surprises CMA Fest Crowd With Trace Adkins for Epic Throwback Duet

Posted on June 26, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

“He is a brother to me,” Shelton says of his longtime friend, Trace Adkins.

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Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll; Photo Courtesy CMA

Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll Light Up CMA Fest With Powerful, Faith-Filled Duet

Posted on June 26, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

Lake and Jelly Roll became instant friends and says he’s “like a brother to him.”

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Travis Tritt, Jason Aldean; Photo Courtesy CMA

Jason Aldean Teams Up With His Musical Hero Travis Tritt For Iconic CMA Fest Surprise

Posted on June 26, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The artists celebrated 25 years of Tritt’s hit “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive.”

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Kelsea Ballerini; Photo Courtesy CMA

Kelsea Ballerini Shines on CMA Fest Stage With Electrifying ‘Baggage’ Performance

Posted on June 26, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Ballerini’s performance prompted a massive sing along!

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Dierks Bentley, Zach Top; Photo Courtesy CMA

Dierks Bentley and Zach Top Unite for Nostalgia-Filled Country Medley at CMA Fest

Posted on June 26, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“That’s the future of country music, right there, Zach Top,” Bentley praised.

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Ella Langley; Photo Courtesy CMA

Ella Langley Shines Like a Superstar With ‘Weren’t For The Wind’ Performance at CMA Fest

Posted on June 26, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

Langley admitted that having the opportunity to perform at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest was “so special.”

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Megan Moroney; Photo Courtesy CMA

Megan Moroney Dazzles CMA Fest 2025 With ‘Am I Okay?’

Posted on June 26, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m so excited to be back at Nissan,” Moroney shared ahead of her performance.

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Parker McCollum; Photo Courtesy CMA

Parker McCollum Delivers Powerful ‘What Kinda Man’ Performance At CMA Fest

Posted on June 26, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

This fan-favorite track was inspired by the Texas native’s real life.

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Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy CMA

Lainey Wilson Joins Brooks & Dunn For Unforgettable CMA Fest Duet On ‘Play Something Country’

Posted on June 26, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“It’s cool to be able to get on stage with those legends,” Wilson shares.

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Ashley McBryde, Cody Johnson; Photo by John Shearer/Getty for CMA

Ashley McBryde and Cody Johnson Reflect on Friendship, Hosting Gig Ahead of ‘CMA Fest’ Special

Posted on June 26, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

“We’ve got a great rapport,” McBryde shares of Johnson.

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