The festival’s televised version, filmed in June in Nashville at Nissan Stadium, features the best and brightest country stars—including Carrie Underwood, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Wynonna Judd, Darius Rucker, Kelsea Ballerini and more—performing 30 of their biggest hits—plus quite a few surprises. Find out the CMA Fest 2022 lineup and how to watch CMA Fest 2022.
Will there be a CMA Fest in 2022?
There is a CMA Fest 2022! If you missed the live show in Nashville in June 2022 (or, let’s be real, just couldn’t afford or snag tickets in time), fret not: You can watch the weekend’s biggest highlights from home.
Who is hosting CMA Fest 2022?
Elle King and Dierks Bentley will host CMA Fest 2022. It’s the first time for each of them to host the show. “I’m thrilled we get to partner with Dierks and Elle as our hosts this year,” CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern said in a statement. “They have such passion for the fans. I know the chemistry and camaraderie they bring to the stage will be felt by the millions of TV viewers around the globe.” Rob Mills, Walt Disney Television’s Executive Vice President of Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, added, “We are excited to once again collaborate with our longtime partners at CMA for this summer’s must-see music event, CMA Fest. With Dierks Bentley and Elle King hosting the evening, music fans everywhere can be sure to expect an unforgettable night featuring the biggest names in country music." While it’s Bentley and King’s first time hosting an event of this magnitude at all, let alone together, it’s not their first rodeo in terms of collaborating. In 2016, they teamed up for the duet “Different for Girls,” and in May of this year dropped a second collab called “One Shot.”
Where can I watch CMA Fest 2022?
CMA Fest 2022 will air on Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
How can I stream CMA Fest 2022?
If you can’t watch the CMA Fest 2022 broadcast on ABC when it airs, fret not! You can stream CMA Fest 2022 on Aug. 4, 2022, on Hulu.
What is the CMA Fest 2022 lineup?
The 2022 CMA Fest lineup features a slew of artists and collaborations. The 30 tunes that will be performed on the televised show are: Jason Aldean - “She’s Country” and “Trouble With A Heartbreak” Kelsea Ballerini - “HEARTFIRST” and “half of my hometown” Dierks Bentley - “Drunk On A Plane” Brothers Osborne - “Skeletons” Kane Brown - “Like I Love Country Music” and “One Mississippi” Luke Bryan - “Kick The Dust Up” Luke Combs - “Beer Never Broke My Heart” and “The Kind Of Love We Make” Billy Ray Cyrus and Dierks Bentley - “Achy Breaky Heart" Russell Dickerson - “Love You Like I Used To” Wynonna Judd with Carly Pearce - “Why Not Me” Elle King - “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” Elle King with Ashley McBryde - “Ex’s & Oh’s” Lady A - “Summer State Of Mind” Lady A featuring BRELAND - “Need You Now” Dustin Lynch featuring MacKenzie Porter - “Thinking ‘Bout You” Parker McCollum - “To Be Loved By You” Old Dominion - “No Hard Feelings” Thomas Rhett - “Slow Down Summer” and medley of “Get Me Some Of That,” “It Goes Like This” and “Vacation” Darius Rucker - “Wagon Wheel” Cole Swindell - “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” Cole Swindell with Lainey Wilson - “Never Say Never” Carrie Underwood - “Ghost Story” and “Good Girl” Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Zac Brown Band - “Out In The Middle” Zac Brown Band with Darius Rucker - “Chicken Fried” Jason Kempin/Getty Images
Is CMA Fest always in Nashville?
CMA Fest has been held in Nashville since its inception in 1982, when it was called Fan Fair. It makes sense that one of the biggest country music shows ever would be held in the country music capital of the world!
Is CMA Fest live on ABC?
CMA Fest was recorded in June 2022 during the live CMA Festival. While the show is pre-recorded and edited, the performances were recorded live.
What channel is CMA Fest on?
CMA Fest will air on ABC. You can check your local listings to find your ABC affiliate station. Next, find out your favorite country stars’ pre-show routines and rituals.
