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CMA Fest is gearing up to take over downtown Nashville once again, and this year’s celebration is shaping up to be something country music lovers won’t want to miss. Set to take place Downtown Nashville, June 4-7, the long-running country music staple will bring fans from all over the world together for four packed days of live performances. Today, the Country Music Association reveals the lineup of artists set to perform across the festival’s free outdoor daytime stages.
While it’s already been announced that the nightly shows inside Nissan Stadium are stacked with some of the genre’s biggest names, the just-announced daytime lineup adds even more to the mix. The artists taking the stage inside the home of the Tennessee Titans include Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, The Red Clay Strays, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore and Zach Top. The Band Perry and Stephen Wilson Jr. will also deliver mid-field performances.
Across each of the following outdoor stages set up throughout the heart of Music City, fans will be able to catch a wide range of artists, from rising newcomers to established hitmakers showcasing their talent.
Chevy Riverfront Stage
The Chevy Riverfront Stage returns this year, serving as one of the festival’s main daytime hubs, featuring a steady stream of rising hitmakers such as Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Carter Faith, Charles Wesley Godwin, Chase Matthew, Chayce Beckham, Cooper Alan, Dasha, Drew Baldridge, Dylan Marlowe, ERNEST, Ian Munsick, Josh Ross, Kaitlin Butts, Kameron Marlowe, Lauren Alaina, Mackenzie Carpenter, Maddox Batson, Marcus King, Max McNown, Midland, Molly Tuttle, Nate Smith, Priscilla Block, RaeLynn, Redferrin, Russell Dickerson, Shane Smith & The Saints, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tigirlily Gold, Tucker Wetmore, Ty Myers, Tyler Braden, Vincent Mason and Waylon Wyatt.
Dr Pepper Amp Stage
Over at Ascend Park, the Dr Pepper Amp Stage will spotlight a group of performers that span different areas of country music, including Angie K, Billy Dean, Blanco Brown, Canaan Smith, Cody Hibbard, Craig Campbell, Dave Fenley, Drake Milligan, Emily Ann Roberts, Erin Kinsey, Greylan James, The Jack Wharff Band, John Morgan, Kaylee Bell, Kaylee Rose, Kolby Cooper, Late Night Thoughts, Leanna Crawford, Melissa Etheridge, Noeline Hofmann,Pam Tillis, Pecos & the Rooftops, Shaylen, Travis Bolt, Travis Denning, Ty Herndon, Tyler Farr, Uncle Kracker, The War And Treaty and Willow Avalon.
Chevy Vibes Stage
Meanwhile, Walk of Fame Park will host the Chevy Vibes Stage, offering another full schedule of performances from Adrien Nunez, Alana Springsteen, Ashland Craft, Austin Snell, Bellah Mae, Caylee Hammack, Chase McDaniel, Colt Ford, Dax, Drake White, Frankie Ballard, Graham Barham, Hannah McFarland, Jade Eagleson, Karley Scott Collins, Kelsey Hart, Lanie Gardner, Lauren Watkins, Mack Geiger, Madeline Merlo, Mae Estes, Maggie Antone, Mark Wills, Melanie Dyer, Neal McCoy, Owen Riegling, Shane Profitt, Sister Hazel, Tayler Holder, Walker Montgomery and Willie Jones.
Good Molecules Reverb Stage
Just steps away, Bridgestone Plaza plans to continue its tradition of serving as a hotspot for up-and-coming talent taking over the Good Molecules Reverb Stage. This lineup features Abbey Cone, Alex Lambert, Alexandra Kay, Atlus, Ava Hall, Belle Frantz, Blake Proehl, Brad Cox, Bryan Andrews, Cassidy Daniels, Cody Lohden, Eli Winders, Elizabeth Nichols, Gareth, Jacob Hackworth, Jamie MacDonald, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Jenna Davis, John Foster, Julia Cole, Just Jayne, Kevin Powers, The Kruse Brothers, MaRynn Taylor, McCoy Moore, Myles Morgan, Preston Cooper, Scoot Teasley, Sophia Scott, Stella Lefty, Timmy McKeever, Trey Lewis, Tyce Delk, Tyler Nance, Wesko and Will Moseley.
Wrangler Remix Stage
But that’s not all because this year, CMA Fest is adding to the excitement with the brand-new Wrangler Remix Stage inside Fan Alley. This stage is set to offer fans yet another place to catch live music and experience fresh voices across the genre, including Alli Walker, Aniston Pate, Ashley Kutcher, Benny G, BODHI, Bottomland, Brooke Lee, Carson Wallace, CECE, Chancey Williams, Chandler Walters, Clayton Mullen, Cole Goodwin, Dalton Davis, Emily Nenni, Gannon Fremin & CCREV, Hayden Blount, Hayden Coffman, Highway Home, Hogslop String Band, Jake Banfield, Jay Webb, Kat Luna, Lil Man J, Lily Meola, Matt Cooper, Payton Smith, ROME from Sublime with Rome, SKEEZ, Sons of Habit, Sterling Elza, Trey Pendley, Tyla Rodrigues and The Wilder Blue.
Several different ticketing options are available for the 2026 CMA Fest, giving fans the chance curate the perfect experience for them all weekend long. Fans can choose from four-night passes or single-night tickets to the stadium shows, while upgraded packages offer perks like premium viewing areas, early entry, and exclusive amenities.
Fan Fair X will also return, giving attendees the opportunity to meet artists, shop exclusive merchandise, and enjoy indoor programming at Music City Center.
Ticketing options:
- Four-Night Stadium Passes: Enjoy full access to all nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium, including performances from Country Music’s biggest stars. Passes are on sale now.
- Single-Night Stadium Tickets: Get access to a superstar-packed night of performances at Nissan Stadium on the date of your choice. Single night tickets are on sale now.
- Riverside Retreat: Upgrade your experience with VIP access to the Chevy Riverfront Stage, Dr Pepper Amp Stage and Chevy Vibes Stage offering exclusive amenities like shaded areas, mobile charging stations and air-conditioned restrooms. Plus, enjoy early entry to the Chevy Riverfront Stage and discounted beverages. Tickets are on sale now.
- Fan Fair X: Get up close with your favorite artists through exclusive meet-and-greets, shop one-of-a-kind festival merch and enjoy a variety of indoor activities at Music City Center. Tickets are on sale now and more information on programming will be coming soon.
- VIP Packages: Experience CMA Fest like never before with a VIP Package! Enjoy premium seating, backstage access and exclusive hospitality all weekend long through Elevate Experiences, an Official Experiential Hospitality Provider of CMA Fest.
- Free Outdoor Stages: Catch hundreds of artists performing throughout downtown Nashville on multiple outdoor stages. These high-energy concerts are free to attend and showcase the best of Country Music, from emerging talent to well-established stars.
With hundreds of artists set to perform and countless moments and memories waiting ahead, CMA Fest is already proving why it remains one of the most anticipated events in country music each year.
In addition to all the music taking over the city throughout the duration of the four-day event, CMA Fest continues to make an impact on the community through its charitable efforts. A portion of proceeds from the event supports the CMA Foundation’s music education initiatives nationwide. More information can be found at CMAfoundation.org.
SoFi will also return as the official bank and presenting sponsor of CMA Fest, continuing its mission to connect music fans with tools and opportunities aimed at building financial independence. Fans attending the festival can explore exclusive SoFi member perks on-site and sign up for SoFi Plus for access to added benefits at SoFi.com/cmafest.
Just as it has in years past, CMA Fest will continue its tradition of be filmed for a national television special set to air later this summer on ABC and Hulu, with Robert Deaton serving as executive producer and writer, and Alan Carter directing.
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Even the strongest women have moments of doubt and fear, something that Ella Langley and Jo Dee Messina proved during their candid conversation at this year’s Country Radio Seminar (CRS). For Messina, one of her most vulnerable moments came in 2017, when she was a single mom battling cancer, longing for someone to hold her through the uncertainty.
“People are like, ‘Oh, you’re a strong woman. You’re such a strong woman.’ And I was like, ‘That doesn’t mean that mean I don’t want to be taken care of,” she told the crowd sitting quietly in the transformed ballroom space.
She went on to describe the nights she would sit on the edge of her bed, overwhelmed by loneliness the distress of going through something so difficult and wishing for someone to share the burden with. Instead, she had to dig deep, push her fears aside and be strong for her young kids.
“People were like, ‘You’re just so strong going through this.’ And I was like, I would cry and be like, ‘Jesus, I wish you had arms. I just want somebody to hold me because this is scary and lonely.’ Then people are like, ‘You’re so strong’ and I’m like, ‘You didn’t see me last night.’ I was sitting on the side of my bed going, ‘I wish somebody would go through this with me,’” she shared honestly.
This experience proves that even though from the outside, Messina might have looked tough, putting on that strong front was just her way of coping, a survival instinct born from that hardship.
“I think sometimes it’s like having to push through, people see it as, ‘oh, you want to push through and you want to push everybody away.’ And it’s like, no, actually this is a survival thing. This is how I survive,” she added.
Ella Langley said she can relate to having a “tough” image, as she is often seen that way despite facing her own struggles behind the fame and success that many assume would bring only happiness. That simply is not always the reality of life in the spotlight.
“It was kind of the same thing when I moved to town. When I would come to these writes and they had an idea of who I was and wanted to write it that way and I was like, ‘Well don’t you think about stuff that way,’” she recalled. “I guess my toughness comes from more life type of things and…I don’t view myself as that way all the time. I kind of view myself as pretty goofy and weird. So it’s odd. I think so many people share their opinion about what they think of you. You’re like, ‘What? I got to work on my face,” Langley added, earning a few laughs.
She later went on to open up about her longtime mental health battles that reached an all-time low last year, forcing her to take a step back from the road for a few weeks. Both women have found different ways to cope with the hardship and a large part of that is leaning into their faith to find that true strength.
The “You Look Like You Love Me” singer noted that she is “grateful” for the journey that her faith has led her down because it has made her the person she is today.
“Last year, every day I started to read my Bible. I pulled my Bible out, had dust all over it. I had looked for it for two days and every day I was just in the word and I’m still doing that and I’m still growing it. And that’s the thing, I think with all these questions like, ‘How are you getting through this?’ It’s that. It is truly that. That is the thing that saved my life last year,” she admitted.
Once she realized that she was put here for a reason, Langley felt confident that even though there have been high highs and low lows, she is exactly where she is supposed to be in life and it’s all because she listened to that calling from above.
Messina also leaned on her faith through difficult times.
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