CMA Fest 2023: Highlights from Country Music's Biggest Celebration

CMA Fest: A Country Music Extravaganza

• 🎶 The 52nd annual CMA Fest in Nashville featured hundreds of artists, from veterans to up-and-comers, performing for hundreds of thousands of fans.
• 📺 Highlights from this massive celebration of country music are being presented in a special three-hour prime time show.

Performances and Collaborations

• 🎤 The special will showcase incredible performances by artists such as Blake Shelton, Megan Moroni, Shabuzzi, Jelly Roll, and Luke Bryan.
• ✨ Viewers can expect can't-miss collaborations and other surprises from the festival.

Hosting the CMA Fest Special

• 🎤 Ashley McBride and Cody Johnson are hosting the three-hour prime time special.
• 😅 Cody Johnson admits to being more nervous about reading the teleprompter than performing, highlighting the unique challenges of hosting.

The Fan and Artist Experience

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 CMA Fest creates a sense of belonging, with artists and fans forming a country music family.
• ⚡ Performing for a crowd singing along to your lyrics is described as an out-of-body experience and a shot of adrenaline.
• 🌟 For artists like Cody Johnson, performing at CMA Fest is the realization of a childhood dream, a far cry from playing for tips just four years prior.

Tune In Details

• 📺 Don't miss the CMA Fest prime time special airing on ABC.
• ⏰ The special airs tonight at 8:00 PM, hosted by Ashley McBride and Cody Johnson.