CMA Fest Unveils 2026 Free Daytime Stage Lineup Across Downtown Nashville

CMA Fest logo for the 2026 festival in Nashville
Official CMA Fest logo for the 2026 event in downtown Nashville.

The four-day festival returns June 4-7 with hundreds of artists set to perform on multiple free outdoor stages.

The Country Music Association has revealed the artist lineup for the free outdoor daytime stages at CMA Fest presented by SoFi, expanding the already packed schedule for this year’s event in downtown Nashville. The festival runs June 4-7 and will feature performances across several stages, offering fans access to a wide range of artists throughout the weekend.

The Chevy Riverfront Stage will host a diverse group of performers including Ashley Cooke, Chayce Beckham, ERNEST, Lauren Alaina, Midland, Nate Smith, Priscilla Block, RaeLynn and Shane Smith & The Saints, alongside many others scheduled throughout the four days.

At the Dr Pepper Amp Stage in Ascend Park, artists such as Blanco Brown, Drake Milligan, Emily Ann Roberts, Melissa Etheridge, Pam Tillis, The War And Treaty and Tyler Farr are among those set to perform.

The Chevy Vibes Stage at Walk of Fame Park will feature performances from Alana Springsteen, Ashland Craft, Caylee Hammack, Drake White, Frankie Ballard, Jade Eagleson, Karley Scott Collins and Willie Jones, along with additional acts across the weekend.

Fans can also catch performances at the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at Bridgestone Plaza, where Abbey Cone, Alexandra Kay, Brad Cox, Julia Cole, MaRynn Taylor and Trey Lewis are included in the lineup.

New for 2026, the Wrangler Remix Stage inside Fan Alley introduces another performance space with artists including Alli Walker, Ashley Kutcher, Chancey Williams, Emily Nenni, Kat Luna, Lily Meola, Payton Smith and The Wilder Blue.

These free daytime stages complement the previously announced nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium, which include Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Riley Green, Shaboozey, Tim McGraw and Zach Top. The Band Perry and Stephen Wilson Jr. will also deliver mid-field performances inside the stadium.

A range of ticket options is currently available, including four-night stadium passes, single-night tickets and VIP packages. Fans can also upgrade their experience with the Riverside Retreat, which offers access to select stages along with premium amenities.

In addition to the live performances, CMA Fest continues its mission of giving back, with a portion of proceeds supporting music education initiatives through the CMA Foundation.

CMA Fest presented by SoFi will once again be filmed for a national television special set to air on ABC and Hulu this summer.

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Christina Keys has over a decade of experience in NASCAR, building a dynamic career spanning media, public relations, sponsorship acquisitions, and brand representation. Her 13-year journey included roles ranging from promotional model—as Miss Valvoline—to business owner, having launched an apparel line specifically tailored for female motorsports fans. She also owned and operated two media outlets within NASCAR, and her work behind the lens led to shooting for Getty Images at some of the sport’s biggest events. These diverse experiences gave her a 360-degree view of the motorsports industry, both on and off the track. Outside of NASCAR, Keys worked in minor league baseball with the Pioneer League, broadening her understanding of sports marketing and fan engagement in a different arena. In addition, she holds a degree in audio engineering and began her career in music at the renowned Sumet-Burnet studio in Dallas, Texas. Having grown up in recording studios from the age of nine, music has always been her first love. Her time in Dallas also included hands-on experience in artist booking and management, where she supported emerging bands through label signings, tours, and the often unpredictable realities of the music business.
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