The event takes place at Ascend Amphitheater
CMA Fest presented by SoFi has keeps growing as the lineup for the Whiskey Jam takeover has been unveiled by The Country Music Association and Whiskey Jam. The event at Ascend Amphitheater will deliver a night of high-energy performances in the heart of Music City on the first night of CMA Fest on Thursday, June 5th.
Whiskey Jam’s takeover will feature performances from Graham Barham, Gabby Barrett, Colbie Caillat, Randy Houser, Lakeview, Vincent Mason, Edwin McCain and Ian Munsick. Tickets start at $17 and are on sale now. As previously announced, the weekend continues with Jake Owen and Friends on Friday, followed by Wynonna Judd’s Girls Night Out on Saturday.
The world’s longest-running country music festival returns Thursday, June 5th through Sunday, June 8th, and the Country Music Association is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable experience for music fans from around the globe. For the first time, CMA Fest welcomes SoFi as its presenting sponsor, part of a multi-year partnership as the official bank and financial services partner of the festival. From megastars lighting up Nissan Stadium each night to the electric atmosphere of Broadway and sweeping views along the Cumberland River, Nashville will be the ultimate backdrop for four days and nights of extraordinary performances from hundreds of country music acts across ten stages.
For more than 50 years, CMA Fest has united the country music community, bringing fans, artists and industry professionals together for four unforgettable days in the heart of Nashville. What began in 1972 as Fan Fair with just 5,000 attendees has evolved into the longest-running country music festival in the world, drawing an estimated 90,000 daily attendees. CMA Fest is more than a festival—it’s a celebration of the connection between artists and fans, featuring hundreds of performances and collaborations across multiple stages, once-in-a-lifetime moments, and the vibrant energy of Nashville, all fueling something bigger than the event itself. CMA Fest artists donate their time, turning their performances and appearances into purpose, with proceeds supporting music education through the CMA Foundation. This year marks the 22nd consecutive year that CMA has produced a summer music program to air as a network television special on ABC.
Get ready, Nashville — the lineup for @WhiskeyJam at @Ascend_Amp is HERE! Catch the show Thursday, June 5 during #CMAfest presented by @SoFi!
This epic show kicks off three unforgettable nights of music including previously announced:
🎤 Friday: Jake Owen and Friends
🎶… pic.twitter.com/ZpYMVZ6bch— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) May 20, 2025
