You don't necessarily need to buy a ticket to enjoy CMA Fest, and if the 2025 edition proved anything, it's that the event is abound with talent gracing the five of its nine stages that are open to the general public,

Here are the best pictures from the June 5, 2025 show at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The televised recap of CMA Fest will air on ABC on June 26. Brooks & Dunn's seven-song set at CMA Fest 2025 included their most popular hits and a pair of surprise guests.

Over four days, from Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, CMA Fest transformed the heart of downtown Nashville into a lively showcase of country music talent.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 06: Cody Johnson and Carín León perform on the main stage during CMA Fest 2025 at Nissan Stadium on June 06, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

"Long live CMA Fest," Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association, bellowed to the June 5 crowd. More than 300 artists signed up to sing, strum and jam. For 80 acts, this was the first time playing at the event in front of tourists from all 50 states and 33 countries.

In Nashville, CMA Fest returned with a country music star-studded lineup and a ton of fun fan experiences for attendees.

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