CMA Fest 2026 Concert Special Airs Tonight on ABC With Star-Studded Lineup

Country music's biggest night is here. CMA Fest presented by SoFi broadcasts tonight, Thursday, June 25, delivering a three-hour primetime concert special showcasing the year's most memorable performances and collaborations from Nashville.

The special airs at 8 p.m. on ABC, with a next-day encore available on Hulu. Viewers can access ABC through a digital TV antenna or via free trials from live TV streaming services including DirecTV, Fubo, and YouTube TV, all of which provide access to local ABC affiliates.

Riley Green and Lara Spencer host the evening, guiding viewers through the standout moments captured during the 2026 CMA Fest celebration.

The performer roster reads like a country music who's who: Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Fetty Wap, Florida Georgia Line, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Michael McDonald, Molly Tuttle, The Red Clay Strays, Ricky Skaggs, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Shay Morgan, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top.

Looking ahead, the 54th CMA Fest will take place in Nashville from Thursday, June 10 through Sunday, June 13, 2027.