CMA Fest presented by SoFi" Premieres on ABC: Country Music's Biggest Night Returns!
Get ready, Country Music fans! The highly anticipated "CMA Fest presented by SoFi" has an official air date. The Country Music Association and ABC have announced that the three-hour television event will premiere on Thursday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC, followed by streaming on Hulu the next day. Filmed during the 53rd annual CMA Fest in Nashville, the show promises unforgettable performances, surprise collaborations, and exciting moments straight from Music City.
This year's special will feature a new hosting duo with Country star Riley Green and Good Morning America anchor Lara Spencer taking the reins for the first time. The combination of Country star power and television charisma is sure to make for an energetic and entertaining night celebrating the best of Country Music.
"CMA Fest presented by SoFi" is known for delivering incredible live moments, and this year will be no exception. The show will showcase massive stadium performances, exclusive collaborations, and surprise appearances that capture the electric atmosphere of the festival in Nashville. From emotional ballads to high-energy anthems, the broadcast is a must-watch for Country Music fans nationwide.
What started as Fan Fair® in 1972 with 5,000 attendees has grown into the world's longest-running Country Music festival, attracting an estimated 95,000 daily attendees from around the world. CMA Fest has become a celebration of the special connection between artists and fans, featuring hundreds of performances, once-in-a-lifetime moments, and nonstop energy in downtown Nashville.
In addition to the music, CMA Fest supports music education initiatives through the CMA Foundation, with a portion of proceeds from the festival going towards providing opportunities for future generations of musicians and creators. The 2026 broadcast marks CMA's 23rd consecutive year producing a summer concert television special, continuing a tradition loved by Country Music fans.
Don't miss "CMA Fest presented by SoFi" on Thursday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC. If you can't watch it live, catch the special on Hulu the next day. With Riley Green and Lara Spencer hosting and a lineup of Country Music's biggest stars, this year's CMA Fest promises to be the ultimate summer soundtrack.