You don't necessarily need to buy a ticket to enjoy CMA Fest, and if the 2025 edition proved anything, it's that the event is abound with talent gracing the five of its nine stages that are open to the general public,

Hundreds of artists will perform throughout downtown Nashville as CMA Fest 2025 takes over Lower Broadway and surrounding areas from June 6 to 8.

Here are the best pictures from the June 5, 2025 show at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The televised recap of CMA Fest will air on ABC on June 26. Brooks & Dunn's seven-song set at CMA Fest 2025 included their most popular hits and a pair of surprise guests.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The CMA Fest returns to downtown Nashville Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8 and music fans from around the world are expected to descend in the heart of Music City to experience performances from hundreds of Country Music artists across 10 stages.

A surprise guest from Blake Shelton and an epic collab between Rascal Flatts and Carly Pearce were just some of the highlights from CMA Fest on Saturday night (June 7.)

Country music's biggest stars converged on Blake Shelton's Ole Red bar and restaurant to perform intimate sets for the genre's most dedicated fans

Carter Faith talks with Marcus K. Dowling at CMA Fest 2025 about vulnerability, writing with honesty, and unfiltered language.