Here Johnson opens up about the CMA Fest special, acting aspirations, road life, and more. Before we get into CMA Fest, you made a surprise appearance during the American Idol finale last month.

CMA Fest is coming to television with a new host in 2025. Ashley McBryde will return to help recap the four-day concert series, but this year she’ll be joined by Cody Johnson.

Ashley McBryde and Cody Johnson are set to bring viewers deep into the music propelling the 52nd annual CMA Fest as hosts of the upcoming television special CMA Fest Presented by SoFi.

For the CMA Fest TV Special, ABC will air the event on Thursday, June 26th at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Even with a few weeks for fans to make time to tune in, don’t worry if you happen to miss it.

Dierks Bentley, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Kelsea Ballerini and more will sing their hits on "CMA Fest," airing June 26 on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

CMA Fest airs Thursday, June 26 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET on ABC. Where To Watch CMA Fest 2025 Online: You can watch CMA Fest live on ABC or via the ABC website /app (with a valid cable login).

CMA Fest 2025 is returning to Music City and will take place at the hottest Nashville venues between June 5-8. Performers ...

Ashley McBryde and Cody Johnson will host "CMA Fest!" The 3-hour special will air June 26 at 8pm EST/7pm CST on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu.