CMA Fest 2026 Just Got Even Bigger And Fans Are Counting Down

For more than 50 years, CMA Fest has turned Nashville into the ultimate country music destination — and 2026 is shaping up to be one of its biggest years yet.

Set for June 4–7, 2026, the festival just revealed another wave of artists joining an already stacked lineup, giving fans even more to look forward to.

New Names Added to the Lineup

The latest additions hitting the Platform Stage inside Nissan Stadium include:

Emily Ann Roberts, The Jack Wharff Band, Kaitlin Butts, Kat Luna, Laci Kaye Booth, Maggie Antone, Scoot Teasley, Vincent Mason, Willow Avalon, and Zach John King.

Meanwhile, fan favorites like Clay Walker, Jo Dee Messina, Rhett Akins, and Sara Evans will kick off the nightly stadium shows — with Caylee Hammack set to perform the national anthem on Thursday.

Free Stages, Bigger Energy

CMA Fest isn’t just about the stadium shows — the free daytime stages across downtown Nashville are getting a serious upgrade too.

Highlights include:

• CeCe opening Thursday at the Chevy Riverfront Stage
• Filmore (Friday) and Gabriella Rose + Nappy Roots (Sunday) at the Dr Pepper Amp Stage
• MŌRIAH (Thursday) and Love and Theft (Sunday) at the Chevy Vibes Stage
• Omer Netzer (Saturday) and MORGXN (Sunday) at the Wrangler Remix Stage

And yes — Cowboy Church returns Sunday morning, led by Brandon Lake for a high-energy, uplifting experience.

 Star Power Is Still Strong

Previously announced headliners already include some of the biggest names in country music, such as:

Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top.

 Tickets & Experience Options

While many of the downtown performances are free, fans can also choose from a range of ticketed experiences — including:

• Four-night stadium passes
• Single-night tickets
• VIP access to select stages
• Fan Fair X entry
• Premium VIP packages

Beyond the music, CMA Fest continues to give back — with a portion of proceeds supporting music education through the CMA Foundation.

Coming to TV Later This Summer

If you can’t make it to Nashville, there’s still a way to experience the magic. CMA Fest 2026 will once again be filmed for a national TV special airing on ABC and Hulu later this summer.

 Bottom Line

CMA Fest 2026 isn’t just another festival — it’s four days of nonstop country music, massive performances, and unforgettable moments in the heart of Nashville.

And this year? It might be the biggest one yet.