CMA Fest 2025 Lineup Revealed: Nashville Braces for the Biggest Country Music Party Yet

NASHVILLE, TN – CMA Fest 2025 is officially tuned up to take over downtown Nashville from Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8, transforming Lower Broadway, Nissan Stadium and eight outdoor stages into the world’s biggest country music party. Below is everything fans need to know to snag tickets, map out the can’t-miss sets, and stream every guitar-slinging moment at home. STAR-STUDDED LINEUP The 52nd edition features stadium headliners Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Shaboozey, Ella Langley and more, with viral newcomers like Gavin Adcock and Tanner Adell filling daytime riverfront slots. Surprise mash-ups are promised after last year’s Noah Kahan/Jelly Roll duet shook the festival grounds. DAILY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS • June 5 (Thu): Nissan Stadium kicks off at 7:40 p.m.; Ascend Amphitheater hosts Whiskey Jam at 7 p.m. • June 6 (Fri): Jake Owen & Friends take over Ascend; downtown park stages fire up from 9 a.m. • June 7 (Sat): Wynonna Judd’s Girls Night Out lights up Ascend; platform stage collabs start 9 p.m. • June 8 (Sun): Grand finale at Nissan Stadium 8 p.m.; Riverfront and Vibes stages roll all day. Full set times update in real time on the free CMA Connect app. Turn on push alerts so you never miss a secret guest or meet-and-greet drop. TICKETS & PASSES Four-day festival passes are sold through Ticketmaster, with single-night Nissan Stadium seats, Ascend Amphitheater shows, and Fan Fair X add-ons available à la carte. Payment plans start at $70 down; children 2 and under are free on a lap. VIP options include the Riverside Retreat lounge and on-field Gold Circle seats. HOW TO WATCH & STREAM Can’t make it to Music City? “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” airs Thursday, June 26 at 8|7c on ABC, hosted by Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde, then streams on Hulu the next day for on-demand replay worldwide. Cord-cutters can live-stream ABC via Fubo, DirecTV Stream or YouTube TV. TRAVEL & PARKING TIPS • Book downtown hotels or short-term rentals ASAP; prices spike after Memorial Day. • Free shuttles run between campus parking lots and Nissan Stadium; rideshare pickups move to designated 2nd Ave hubs after 11 p.m. • Outside food, large bags and umbrellas are prohibited at all official stages—bring a clear 12"×12" tote and pack sunblock, refillable water bottle and a phone power bank. WHY 2025 IS SPECIAL This year marks the first CMA Fest where fans can bundle digital collectibles—exclusive live NFT clips—inside the CMA Connect app, a push by the Country Music Association to archive once-in-a-lifetime performances for superfans. Proceeds support the CMA Foundation’s music-education grants across the U.S. BOTTOM LINE Whether you’re chasing autographs at Fan Fair X, tailgating outside Nissan Stadium or streaming from your couch, CMA Fest 2025 promises four days and nights of nonstop twang, chart-topping anthems and spontaneous superstar collaborations. Grab your boots, charge your phone, and get ready to sing along to the soundtrack of the summer in Nashville.