CMA Fest Expands Lineup with the Addition of Emily Ann Roberts, Willow Avalon, Clay Walker, and Maggie Antone

The Country Music Association has unveiled a new lineup of performers set to grace the stages at the highly anticipated CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee. This four-day music extravaganza, running from June 4 to June 7, proudly holds the title of the world’s longest-running country music festival, showcasing a vast array of talent each year.

Among the previously announced headliners are country music sensations Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson, and Ella Langley, promising an unforgettable experience for attendees.

At Nashville’s iconic Nissan Stadium, rising stars will have their moment in the spotlight on the Platform Stage. Performers such as Emily Ann Roberts, The Jack Wharff Band, Kaitlin Butts, Kat Luna, Laci Kaye Booth, Maggie Antone, Scoot Teasley, Vincent Mason, Willow Avalon, and Zach John King are set to deliver memorable performances that mark significant milestones in their budding careers.

Adding to the excitement, country favorites Clay Walker, Jo Dee Messina, Rhett Akins, and Sara Evans will kick off the nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium. The festivities will officially begin on Thursday night with a patriotic flair as Caylee Hammack takes the stage to perform the national anthem.

Throughout the daytime hours, festival-goers can enjoy even more live music at the CMA Fest’s complimentary outdoor stages, offering fans a chance to see their favorite artists perform in a vibrant, open-air setting.

CeCe will open festivities at the Chevy Riverfront Stage on Thursday by performing the national anthem, while the Dr Pepper Amp Stage will welcome Filmore on Friday as well as Gabriella Rose and Nappy Roots on Sunday. MRIAH will join the Chevy Vibes Stage on Thursday, followed by Love and Theft on Sunday. The Wrangler Remix Stage adds even more energy to the weekend, adding Omer Netzer on Saturday and MORGXN on Sunday. Brandon Lake brings Cowboy Church to the Chevy Riverfront Stage.

You can get tickets here. A portion of proceeds from each annual CMA Fest supports the CMA Foundation’s music education initiatives nationwide.

Performances will be filmed and included in a TV special to air on ABC and Hulu this summer. Watch a preview of last year’s CMA Fest special in the player above.

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