Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde to host ‘CMA Fest’ TV special

The special will air on June 25th on ABC

The Country Music Association has announced CMA Fest, the Music Event of Summer, will air on Tuesday, June 25th at 8 pm ET/PT on ABC, and will stream the next day on Hulu. The three-hour primetime concert special, set to film in Nashville during the 51st CMA Fest later this week, is hosted by Jelly Roll and Ashley McBryde.

The CMA Fest television special will feature never-before-seen performances and surprise collaborations from country music’s most exciting acts. Performances will be revealed soon.

CMA Fest is a production of the Country Music Association, executive produced and written by Robert Deaton and directed by Alan Carter. 2024 marks the 21st consecutive year CMA has produced a summer concert TV special.

The 2024 CMA Fest runs from Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9 in downtown Nashville. From free outdoor performances throughout downtown Nashville to can’t-miss lineups at Nissan Stadium and Ascend Amphitheater, attendees can catch hundreds of artists across ten stages throughout the four-day festival, take part in special meet-and-greet moments with artists at Fan Fair X inside Music City Center, and experience the many unique activations along Nashville’s iconic Broadway.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn