Carter Faith talks with Marcus K. Dowling at CMA Fest 2025 about vulnerability, writing with honesty, and unfiltered language.

CMA Fest will air a three-hour TV special June 26. The special will air at 8 p.m. Eastern time. The program is hosted by country stars Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde, according to the music festival. You can watch the CMA Fest special on ABC on June 26, or watch the program the next day on Hulu, according to the music festival.

Marcus K. Dowling and Audrey Gibbs recap CMA Fest 2025 Night 2 backstage of Nissan Stadium with McCollum, León, Urban, Wilson, and Marlowe.

Country music's biggest stars will takeover downtown Nashville for the world's longest-running country music festival from June 5-8. CMA Fest will have 10 stages across Nashville, many of them free to the public, with the biggest performances taking place at Nissan Stadium. From bag policies to road closures, FOX 17 News has you covered.

Lainey Wilson's moment with Brooks & Dunn was probably the highlight, although Jason Aldean's song with Travis Tritt was great too.

CMA Fest in Nashville suspended outdoor activities Friday due to storms but resumed with evening performances.

Shaboozey, Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks attend 2025 CMA Fest in Nashville, plus Niecy Nash-Betts, Lucy Liu and more. From New York to Los Angeles and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to.

It's been a rainy, rowdy Saturday at CMA Fest in downtown Nashville – but the music and fun is still going strong. Our latest updates.