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June 12, 2026

‘CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI’ REVEALS LINEUP FOR PRIMETIME CONCERT SPECIAL AIRING THURSDAY, JUNE 25, AT 8/7c ON ABC AND NEXT DAY ON HULU

Get ready to relive the excitement of CMA Fest as Country Music’s biggest stars take over primetime television. With “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” returning to ABC and Hulu later this month, the Country Music Association and ABC have unveiled the star-studded lineup featured in this year’s concert television special. Hosted by Country Music superstar Riley Green and “Good Morning America” host Lara Spencer, the special airs Thursday, June 25, at 8/7c on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu. The three-hour event showcases unforgettable performances, exciting collaborations and standout moments captured during the 2026 CMA Fest in Nashville, bringing fans front-row access to one of Country Music’s most star-studded weekends. Featured “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” performers include Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Fetty Wap, Florida Georgia Line, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jord

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May 27, 2026

‘CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI,’ HOSTED BY COUNTRY STAR RILEY GREEN AND ‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’’S LARA SPENCER, TO AIR JUNE 25 ON ABC AND NEXT DAY ON HULU

The Country Music Association and ABC announced today that “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” will air Thursday, June 25, at 8/7c on ABC and stream next day on Hulu. Multi-award-winning country star Riley Green and Emmy® Award-winning anchor and host from ABC’s “Good Morning America” Lara Spencer will make their debut as hosts of the three-hour concert event, filmed during the 53rd CMA Fest in downtown Nashville. “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” will spotlight country music’s biggest stars with memorable performances, exclusive collaborations and must-see surprises. “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” is a production of the Country Music Association, executive produced and written by Robert Deaton and directed by Alan Carter. With the 2026 airing, CMA celebrates 23 straight years of producing a summer concert TV special. Download Photo Photo Credit: David Higgs Download Photo Photo Credit: ABC News About CMA Fest For more than 50 years, CMA Fest has united the Country Music community, bringing fans, a

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May 8, 2026

ABC ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2026 PREMIERE DATES AND UNSCRIPTED RENEWALS

Today, ABC announced its summer premiere dates, which include a slate of high-stakes, fan-favorite game shows and the brand-new competition series, “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.” Kicking off the summer is the three-hour primetime concert television special, “CMA Fest presented by SoFi,” which features can’t-miss collaborations and unforgettable performances from Nashville airing THURSDAY, JUNE 25. News surrounding host and performances will be announced at a later date. “Celebrity Family Feud” premieres THURSDAY, JULY 9, with host Steve Harvey, followed by new episodes of “Press Your Luck,” hosted by Elizabeth Banks. Later in the month, Jimmy Kimmel hosts a new season of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” starting WEDNESDAY, JULY 22. As previously announced, the latest spinoff series from the hit franchise, “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro,” is set to debut MONDAY, JULY 13, hosted by Robert Irwin. “The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One” airs live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.

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