CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville gave fans four memorable live concert performances, all big time acts with exciting surprise performances. At Nissan Stadium, which is located in Nashville, the all-star lineup included Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, and so many others. Fans from all over the globe descended on Music City to celebrate the Country Music experience.
A key feature of this year’s festival was the surprise performances. Notably, Jason Aldean kicked off the show with a collaborated performance with Travis Tritt, which consisted of a moving rendition of "It's a Great Day to Be Alive."
Blake Shelton reunited with old friend and fellow artist Trace Adkins, and they treated the audience with songs they used to perform as fans and fan favorites "Hillbilly Bone." Finally, another surprise performance was Shaboozey and Jelly Roll captured the audience's attention with a moving duet of "Amen," which is regarded as one of the most talked about performances of the night.
The main stage wasn't the only area buzzing with talent. Buzzing about the acts Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, and Brooks & Dunn gave performances that took them all to their feet! And, as exciting as it was for the veterans, to have the benefit of the excitement of the new people getting 'their moment in that spotlight' amongst the largest audience they would ever perform in front is something that we'll all remember.
Fans who weren’t able to attend CMA Fest in person still had a great way to experience it on a different stage with CMA Fest Presented by SoFi, the three-hour special broadcast on ABC. This broadcast aired on Thursday, June 26 and it is now available for that streaming experience on Hulu.
The broadcast featured 30 performances, including chart-topping songs and emotional collaborative performances. If you want to watch your favorite acts, or even see what you missed; it is all within the special. You will be able to find it streaming on Hulu. There are also other streaming options available, such as Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV, and most have free trials that will allow you to experience this event.
From established legends to early-career artists, CMA Fest 2025 continues to demonstrate why it is the largest event in country music. The blend of exuberant live show energy, sense of community, and connection between artist and fan made this event special.
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