CMA Reveals Lineup for “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” Television Special Airing June 26

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Country Music Association has announced the lineup for “CMA Fest presented by SoFi,” the annual television special featuring performances captured during CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville.

Hosted by Country Music artist Riley Green and “Good Morning America” co-host Lara Spencer, the three-hour special will air Friday, June 26, at 12 p.m. on Stan.

According to CMA, the broadcast will feature performances from Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Fetty Wap, Florida Georgia Line, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Michael McDonald, Molly Tuttle, The Red Clay Strays, Ricky Skaggs, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Shay Morgan, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore and Zach Top.

CMA said the special will showcase performances, collaborations and moments captured during the 2026 festival in Nashville.

As part of its partnership with CMA Fest, SoFi is serving as the first presenting sponsor of the television broadcast and the Official Bank of CMA Fest. CMA noted that the broadcast will include a performance by Deana Carter and the first live performance of Shaboozey‘s newest single, “Cowgirl.”

CMA also announced dates for next year’s festival. The 54th CMA Fest is scheduled to return to Nashville from June 10–13, 2027.

For more than 50 years, CMA Fest has brought together artists, fans and industry professionals in Nashville. What began as Fan Fair® in 1972 has grown into what CMA describes as the longest-running Country Music festival in the world.

“CMA Fest presented by SoFi,” hosted by Riley Green and Lara Spencer, airs Friday, June 26, at 12 p.m. on Stan.

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