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June 3, 2025

‘CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI,’ HOSTED BY COUNTRY STARS CODY JOHNSON AND ASHLEY MCBRYDE, TO AIR THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 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 26, at 8/7c on ABC, and stream on Hulu the following day. Country stars Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde host the star-studded, three-hour television event, set to be filmed in the heart of Nashville during the 52nd CMA Fest later this week. McBryde returns for the second straight year to host the special, while Johnson makes his hosting debut. “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” will spotlight unforgettable performances and must-see collaborations from some of Country Music’s biggest stars. The full lineup will be revealed in the coming weeks. “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. The 2025 airing marks the 22nd consecutive year CMA has produced a summer concert TV special. Download Photo Photo Credit: CMA/ABC* About CMA Fest For more than 50 years, CMA Fest has uni

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