CMHOFM Announces CMA Fest Special Programming Lineups

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will offer three special programs to visitors in June during CMA Fest 2025. Programs include a conversation and performance with some of CMT’s Next Women of Country on Friday (June 6), a songwriter session on Saturday (June 7) and a musician spotlight on Sunday (June 8).

The Friday event will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the museum’s CMA Theater and features artists involved in CMT’s Next Women of Country franchise, which launched in 2013 and highlights up-and-coming country artists. This year’s performers include Dasha, Lanie Gardner, Alexandra Kay, Kat Luna and Mōriah. Following the 2024 release of her debut country album, What Happens Now?, which includes the viral hit “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” Dasha released her single “Not at This Party” in early 2025. Last year, Gardner released her self-written debut album, A Songwriter’s Diary, and is featured on Thomas Rhett’s recent single, “What Could Go Right.” Kay, who released her debut album, All I’ve Ever Known, in 2023, has plans to release a follow-up record in 2025 and has opened shows for Jelly Roll and Tim McGraw. Luna, formerly of the duo Kat & Alex, released her first solo EP, That Girl, earlier this year. Mexican-American musician and actress Mōriah wrote and produced her 2022 EP, Curtain Call, and released English and Spanish versions of her single, “Hasta Mañana,” in 2024.

On Saturday, actor, author, singer-songwriter and U.S. Army veteran Craig Morgan will take the stage in the museum’s Ford Theater. The Grand Ole Opry member is known for his songs “Almost Home,” “Bonfire,” “I Got You,” “More Trucks Than Cars” and “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost.”

Tico Hernandez is set to perform on Sunday in the museum’s Ford Theater. The Sapulpa, Oklahoma native has been Lauren Alaina’s music director, bandleader and guitarist for more than a decade in addition to touring with artists like British band the Farm, hip-hop act Group 1 Crew, country duo the JaneDear Girls, songwriter and performer Nicole C. Mullen and pop artist Jaci Velasquez.

All programs at the museum are included with museum admission and free to museum members. Seating is limited, and a program ticket is required for admittance. Visit here for more information.