CMA Fest TV Special 2026: How to Watch, Hosts, Date and Streaming Info

Riley Green and Lara Spencer will host the three-hour concert special airing June 25 on ABC

Written by Amanda Tempel

Last Updated: June 13, 2026

The 2026 CMA Fest television special has an official air date.

CMA Fest presented by SoFi will air Thursday, June 25, at 8/7c on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu. The three-hour primetime concert special will be filmed in downtown Nashville during the 53rd CMA Fest, taking place June 4-7, 2026.

Country star Riley Green and Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer will host this year’s special, marking their debut as hosts of the annual CMA Fest television event.

How to Watch the 2026 CMA Fest TV Special

Fans can watch CMA Fest presented by SoFi on Thursday, June 25, at 8/7c on ABC. The special will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu.

The three-hour broadcast brings highlights from CMA Fest to television viewers, featuring performances captured during the four-day festival in downtown Nashville.

Who Is Hosting the 2026 CMA Fest TV Special?

The 2026 CMA Fest TV special will be hosted by Riley Green and Lara Spencer.

Green is a multi-award-winning country artist known for songs including “There Was This Girl,” “I Wish Grandpas Never Died,” and “Different ’Round Here.” Spencer is an Emmy Award-winning anchor and host from ABC’s Good Morning America.

This will be the first time Green and Spencer have hosted the CMA Fest television special.

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When Is the CMA Fest TV Special Filmed?

The special will be filmed during the 53rd CMA Fest, which takes place June 4-7, 2026, in downtown Nashville.

CMA Fest brings together country artists, fans and industry members for four days of performances, fan events and special moments across multiple stages in Music City.

2026 CMA Fest TV Concert Lineup

CMA says the three-hour special will spotlight some of country music’s biggest stars with memorable performances, exclusive collaborations and surprise moments.

The following artists will perform on the CMA Fest TV Special:

• 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

• Zach Top 

About the CMA Fest TV Special

The 2026 airing marks the 23rd consecutive year that the Country Music Association has produced a summer concert television special for ABC and Hulu.

The special is produced by the Country Music Association, executive produced and written by Robert Deaton, and directed by Alan Carter.

About CMA Fest

CMA Fest began in 1972 as Fan Fair with about 5,000 attendees and has grown into the longest-running country music festival in the world. Today, the festival draws an estimated 95,000 attendees per day and features hundreds of performances across Nashville.

A portion of proceeds from CMA Fest supports music education initiatives nationwide through the CMA Foundation.

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CMA Fest TV Special 2026 FAQ

When does the 2026 CMA Fest TV special air?

The 2026 CMA Fest TV special airs Thursday, June 25, at 8/7c on ABC.

Will the CMA Fest TV special stream on Hulu?

Yes. CMA Fest presented by SoFi will stream the next day on Hulu.

Who is hosting the 2026 CMA Fest TV special?

Riley Green and Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer will host the 2026 special.

Where is the CMA Fest TV special filmed?

The special is filmed in downtown Nashville during CMA Fest, which takes place June 4-7, 2026.

How long is the CMA Fest TV special?

The 2026 CMA Fest TV special is a three-hour primetime concert event.

Who is performing on the 2026 CMA Fest TV special?

The full televised performer lineup has not yet been announced. The special is expected to include performances, collaborations and surprise moments filmed during CMA Fest.

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2026 CMA Fest Events

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