CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR NIGHTTIME CONCERTS AT ASCEND AMPHITHEATER

CMA Fest Adds Star-Studded Ascend Amphitheater Lineup Including Jake Owen and Wynonna JuddTickets On Sale Friday, April 18 at CMAfest.com/tickets

NASHVILLE, TN – The countdown to CMA Fest 2025, presented by SoFi, is officially on—and the Country Music Association just unveiled an exciting new wave of programming that fans won’t want to miss.

This June, the energy in Nashville will rise even higher as Ascend Amphitheater plays host to three nights of live performances from Thursday, June 5 to Saturday, June 7, featuring some of the biggest names in Country music, as well as fast-rising stars.

The party kicks off Thursday night in true Nashville fashion, with Whiskey Jam curating a night of high-energy sets featuring a lineup of artists to be announced soon. Known for spotlighting the best in emerging talent, this night is sure to deliver the electric vibe that locals and visitors alike have come to love.

Friday night sees Jake Owen returning to the spotlight for his headlining event, “Jake Owen and Friends”. The show will include performances by Carter Faith, Max McNown, Lukas Nelson, Wynn Williams, and more, promising a genre-spanning mix of modern and roots Country sounds.

Closing out the series on Saturday, Wynonna Judd takes center stage with “Wynonna Judd’s Girls Night Out”, bringing a powerful lineup of female talent including Madeline Edwards, Sara Evans, and special guest appearances by Noah Cyrus, The War And Treaty, and others yet to be revealed.

Tickets for all three nights at Ascend Amphitheater start at just $17, and go on sale Friday, April 18 at 10:00 AM CT at CMAfest.com/tickets. Full stage lineups and additional festival programming will be announced in the coming weeks via CMAfest.com.

As always, CMA Fest is more than just music—it’s about making a difference. All artists donate their time to perform, with ticket proceeds supporting the CMA Foundation and its mission to ensure high-quality music education across the U.S. Learn more about the impact of the CMA Foundation at CMAfoundation.org.

Fans can stay up to date on all things CMA Fest through the CMA Connect App, as well as on social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook, or by subscribing to the CMA Country Connection email list.

And for those looking to show off their CMA pride, official CMA Fest merch is now available for pre-order at Shop.CMAfest.com, with exclusive items dropping throughout the month and available onsite during the festival in June.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the genre, CMA Fest 2025 promises unforgettable moments, powerful performances, and the magic of music bringing everyone together in the heart of Music City.