Are you ready to relive CMA Fest? Because Nashville’s biggest weekend is heading right back into the spotlight, this time on primetime tv!“CMA Fest presented by SoFi” is set to return to ABC and Hulu later this month, bringing all the energy, surprise collaborations, and standout performances from the 2026 festival straight to primetime. The three-hour special airs Thursday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu, with country superstar Riley Green and Lara Spencer hosting the ride through one of country music’s biggest stages.
Captured during CMA Fest presented by SoFi, the broadcast packs in a stacked lineup of performances and once-in-a-weekend moments from artists including Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, HARDY, Bailey Zimmerman, Cody Johnson, Keith Urban, and many more. Plus you can expect some unexpected crossover moments that only CMA Fest can deliver.
This year also marks a major milestone for SoFi, stepping in as the first-ever broadcast presenting sponsor and Official Bank of CMA Fest, spotlighting special performances including Deana Carter and the live debut of Shaboozey’s new track “Cowgirl.” More info at SoFi.
While fans are still soaking in this year’s memories, Nashville is already setting the stage for next year. CMA Fest returns June 10–13, 2027 and is keeping its place as the longest-running country music festival in the world.