CMA Fest Announces 2026 Stadium Lineup, Including Top Country Acts

Ella Langley, Zach Top, Cody Johnson, Tim McGraw, and more to headline nightly shows at Nissan Stadium.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 5:33pm

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The lineup for the nightly Nissan Stadium shows at CMA Fest 2026 has been revealed, featuring a mix of rising stars and established country music acts. The four-night festival in Nashville will include performances by Ella Langley, Zach Top, Cody Johnson, Tucker Wetmore, Shaboozey, Stephen Wilson Jr., Red Clay Strays, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, and Jason Aldean, among others.

Why it matters

CMA Fest is one of the biggest annual country music events, drawing fans from around the world to Nashville. The festival's stadium lineups are highly anticipated, as they showcase the genre's top talent and emerging artists. This year's lineup reflects the continued evolution and popularity of country music.

The details

The nightly Nissan Stadium shows will feature a mix of young stars driving the genre's current popularity, like Ella Langley, Zach Top, and Cody Johnson, as well as more established acts such as Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, and Blake Shelton. Other performers announced include Tucker Wetmore, Shaboozey, Stephen Wilson Jr., Red Clay Strays, Riley Green, Jordan Davis, Hardy, Carly Pearce, Bailey Zimmerman, Russell Zimmerman, Deana Carter, and Gretchen Wilson. The festival will also feature the national anthem performers and many more artists on daytime stages.

  • CMA Fest 2026 will take place from June 4-7 in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • The nightly Nissan Stadium shows will be filmed for a prime-time special set to air on ABC and Hulu, though an exact air date has not yet been announced.

The players

Ella Langley

A rising country music star who is part of the lineup for the nightly Nissan Stadium shows at CMA Fest 2026.

Zach Top

A country music artist performing at the nightly Nissan Stadium shows during CMA Fest 2026.

Cody Johnson

A country music singer-songwriter scheduled to take the stage at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest 2026.

Tim McGraw

A veteran country music superstar who will be among the headliners at the 2026 CMA Fest in Nashville.

Nissan Stadium

The venue that will host the nightly stadium shows during CMA Fest 2026, before it is demolished for a newer stadium.

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What’s next

The festival will continue to announce additional performers for the daytime stages at a later date. Four-night stadium passes are now on sale at CMAfest.com/tickets.

The takeaway

This year's CMA Fest stadium lineup showcases the breadth and diversity of the country music genre, blending rising stars with established hitmakers. The festival's ability to attract top talent year after year solidifies its status as a must-attend event for country music fans.