Every year, it seems impossible to imagine how CMA Fest could get any better. And every year, it somehow does.
As the world’s largest country music festival, CMA Fest continues to raise the bar, bringing together fans from around the globe for four unforgettable days of live music, incredible performances, and memories that last a lifetime. From the free daytime stages throughout downtown Nashville to the nightly stadium concerts, there’s truly nothing else like it.
One of the best parts of CMA Fest is the opportunity to discover new artists while also seeing some of country music’s biggest stars. Fans packed stages across the city all weekend long, taking in nonstop performances, artist meet-and-greets, surprise appearances, and unforgettable moments around every corner.
Night after night, Nissan Stadium once again proved why it’s the centerpiece of CMA Fest. Returning favorites like Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Bailey Zimmerman, and many more delivered standout performances, while artists like Russell Dickerson celebrated their long-awaited debut on the stadium stage.
One of the top unforgettable moments throughout the weekend was the reunion of Florida Georgia Line. Seeing Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley share the stage again in front of a packed stadium was an epic moment both for fan and the country duo.
Sunday morning offered a completely different, but equally memorable experience. Thousands gathered at the Riverfront stage for Cowboy Church, where Brandon Lake led a powerful morning of worship through music. Attendance exceeded capacity in multiple viewing areas as fans came together for an inspiring start to the final day of CMA Fest, creating one of the weekend’s most meaningful moments.
Even for those who couldn’t make the trip to Nashville, CMA made sure they didn’t miss out. The primetime television special, CMA Fest Presented by SoFi, captured many of the festival’s biggest performances and unforgettable collaborations, allowing fans everywhere to experience the excitement from home. The special is now available to stream on Hulu.
We didn’t think it was possible to love country music any more than we already did, but we left CMA Fest with an even deeper appreciation for it, and for the incredible community that surrounds it. There’s something so special about seeing thousands of fans from all walks of life come together because of a shared love for the music. It’s an experience that simply can’t be replicated.
Relive some of our favorite CMA Fest moments by checking out our social media coverage here and here. We’ll continue adding more highlights from the incredible weekend.
If you’ve never been to CMA Fest, put it at the top of your bucket list. And if you’ve been before, you already know that one trip is never enough.
The countdown has already begun for CMA Fest 2027. Mark your calendars and start making plans to be in Nashville June 10-13, 2027.
We’ll see y’all there!