CMA Fest 2025 Announces Star-Studded Lineup Featuring Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, and More

Originating as Fan Fair in 1972, CMA Fest has grown into a global phenomenon, attracting over 90,000 fans annually from all 50 states and numerous countries. The 2025 edition continues this tradition, transforming Nashville into the ultimate destination for country music enthusiasts.

Beyond the nightly spectacles at Nissan Stadium, the festival boasts diverse lineups across various venues. The Chevy Riverfront Stage, known for showcasing breakout talent, will feature acts like Gabby Barrett, Colbie Caillat, Chris Lane, Maddie & Tae, and The War and Treaty. Meanwhile, the Dr. Pepper Amp Stage offers a mix of modern and classic sounds with artists such as Rodney Atkins, Danielle Bradbery, and Edwin McCain.

Fans have multiple ways to experience the festival. Four-night stadium passes and single-night tickets (starting March 28th) grant access to the main concerts. VIP options and the Riverside Retreat offer enhanced experiences. Crucially, numerous daytime performances on outdoor stages throughout downtown are free and open to the public, making the festival accessible to everyone.

This year, CMA Fest welcomes SoFi as its official bank and financial services partner. As always, the event will be captured for a TV special airing later in the summer on ABC and Hulu, bringing the excitement to viewers at home.

CMA Fest 2025 takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, from June 5th to June 8th.

Major performers include Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Cody Johnson, Shaboozey, and many others.

Yes! While the nightly Nissan Stadium concerts and some other stages require tickets, there are multiple outdoor stages throughout downtown Nashville featuring hundreds of performances that are free to attend.

What performance are you most excited about? Do you think this trend of massive festival lineups will last? Let us know!

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