Nashville came alive earlier this month - and tonight, the whole country gets to see it.
CMA Fest Presented by SoFi, the official television special from this year's festival, airs tonight, Thursday, June 25, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. It runs three hours. If you missed the festival in person, this is your front-row seat.
Country star Riley Green and Good Morning America anchor Lara Spencer co-host the evening - a first-time pairing that brings both an insider's country perspective and a fan-favorite television presence to one of the genre's biggest nights of the year.
What to expect tonight
The special opens with a high-energy performance from Gretchen Wilson and Ella Langley, who teamed up for Wilson's iconic anthem "Here for the Party" - a pairing that bridged country generations right from the start.
Shaboozey brought his signature energy to "Cowgirl," while Lainey Wilson performed "Phone, Keys, Wallet," continuing her reign as one of country's biggest stars. Jelly Roll debuted his brand new single "Hands Up" live - the song dropped on streaming platforms just yesterday, June 24.
The special closes with Lainey Wilson and Tim McGraw joining forces for a rendition of McGraw's classic "I Like It, I Love It" - a cross-generational finale that sent the festival crowd home singing.
The full performer lineup includes Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Florida Georgia Line, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Ricky Skaggs, Shaboozey, Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore, Zach Top, and more.
How to watch
The special airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and begins streaming tomorrow, Friday, June 26, on Hulu. Cord-cutters can also catch it live through DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, or Hulu + Live TV - several of which offer free trials.
This one carries special weight. Earlier this month at CMA Fest, Brandon Lake turned the Chevy Riverfront Stage into a sunrise worship service - and Lainey Wilson showed up unannounced.
Tonight's special is a reminder that country music and faith have always shared the same stage.
Settle in. It's a good night for country music.
