CMA Reveals Additional Performers For 2025 Festival

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The Country Music Association has unveiled more performers for CMA Fest 2025, taking place June 5-8.

K. Michelle will perform the national anthem on Thursday night at Nissan Stadium, kicking off the weekend’s nighttime shows. Opening each night at the stadium will be Charles Esten (June 5), Rita Wilson (June 6), Deana Carter (June 7) and Rodney Atkins (June 8).

Nissan Stadium shows will also feature special collaborations, with Marcus King joining Brooks & Dunn on Thursday, Carín León joining Cody Johnson on Friday, and Carly Pearce joining Rascal Flatts on Saturday. Scotty McCreery and Dylan Scott will also make special appearances throughout the weekend.

CMA is also bringing back its Platform Stage, giving rising stars the chance to perform in between stadium sets in the center of the action. Thursday will showcase Max McNown and Tigirlily Gold, Friday will spotlight Sam Barber and Kameron Marlowe, Saturday will highlight Carter Faith and Tiera Kennedy, while Sunday will close out with Avery Anna, Kashus Culpepper and Tucker Wetmore. 

In addition to the new stadium performances, Annie Bosko will play at the Hard Rock Stage on Saturday, and the Dr Pepper Amp Stage will feature a set by the United States Marine Band on Sunday.

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