The Country Music Association and ABC announced that the "CMA Fest presented by SoFi," which took place in downtown Nashville from June 4-7,and will air on June 25 at 8/7c on ABC and stream the following day on Hulu.

Multi-award-winning country star Riley Green and Emmy Award-winning anchor and host from ABC's "Good Morning America" Lara Spencer (pictured) will make their debut as hosts of the three-hour concert event, filmed during the 53rd CMA Fest in Nashville.

"CMA Fest presented by SoFi" will spotlight country music's biggest stars with memorable performances, exclusive collaborations and must-see surprises.

The show is executive produced and written by Robert Deaton and directed by Alan Carter. With the 2026 airing, CMA celebrates 23 straight years of producing a summer concert TV special.

ABOUT CMA FEST:

For more than 50 years, CMA Fest has united the Country Music community, bringing fans, artists and industry professionals together for four unforgettable days in the heart of Nashville. What began in 1972 as Fan Fair with just 5,000 attendees has evolved into the longest-running Country Music festival in the world, drawing an estimated 95,000 daily attendees. CMA Fest is more than a festival, it's a celebration of the connection between artists and fans, featuring hundreds of performances and collaborations across multiple stages, once-in-a-lifetime moments, and the vibrant energy of Nashville, all fueling something bigger than the event itself. Through the participation of artists and the broader Country Music community, a portion of proceeds support music education initiatives nationwide through the CMA Foundation. This year marks the 23rd consecutive year that CMA has produced a summer music program to air as a network television special on ABC and Hulu.

ABOUT SOFI:

SoFi Technologies is a one-stop shop for digital financial services on a mission to help people achieve financial independence to realize their ambitions. Over 10.9 million members trust SoFi to borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money, all in one app and get access to financial planners, exclusive experiences, and a thriving community.

Fintechs, financial institutions, and brands use SoFi's technology platform Galileo to build and manage innovative financial solutions across 158.4 million global accounts.

For more information, visit www.sofi.com or download our iOS and Android apps.

For more information about CMA Fest, visit CMAfest.com.

OTHER TV NEWS:

CHRISTMAS ARRIVES JUNE 26 ON GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY AND GFAM+

Great American Media celebrates the halfway point to the holidays beginning June 26 with two distinct, seasonal programming events across its portfolio of platforms.

Great American Christmas in July returns to Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family and GFAM+ with beloved holiday favorites, fan-favorite stars, sneak peeks of all-new 2026 Great American Christmas movies, and the World Premiere Original Movie, "The Trouble with Mistletoe."

Simultaneously, launching on Great American Faith & Living, "Miracles of Christmas" is a new seasonal programming event centered on faith, family, and purposeful living--an event devoted to stories filled with faith, hope, and the spirit of Christmas.

"Great American Media has become a gold standard destination for Christmas enthusiasts by creating one of the most beloved libraries of original holiday programming in all of television," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. "The launch of our new 24/7 Great American Christmas channel on GFAM+ reflects the incredible passion viewers have for the uplifting holiday stories we create year-round. As Great American Christmas continues to grow, we are excited to launch "Miracles of Christmas" on Great American Faith & Living--a faith-filled holiday event celebrating hope, grace, and the true spirit of the season," Abbott concluded.

Headlining Great American Christmas in July is the World Premiere of, "The Trouble with Mistletoe," starring Jillian Murray ("A Little Women's Christmas,"), "Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas," and Brett Varvel ("County Rescue," "Vindication"), streaming exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, July 9, and premiering on Great American Family, and GFAM+, July 11 (8 p.m.).

Set in the charming town of Brookhollow, "The Trouble with Mistletoe" follows an ambitious acquisitions executive (Murray) who returns home for Christmas and unexpectedly reconnects with the former fiance (Varvel) she left behind. As the traditions of her hometown rekindle old memories--and unfinished feelings--she begins to wonder if the life she walked away from may be the one she was always meant to embrace.

Headlining the inaugural presentation of "Miracles of Christmas" is a specially curated collection of uplifting Original movies designed to inspire, encourage, and connect audiences through love and redemption. Featuring favorites including, "A Christmas Prayer," "Timeless Tidings of Joy," "Christmas In Midnight Clear," "A Christmas... Present," and more, the 24/7 event showcases some of the most heartfelt and meaningful holiday storytelling from the Great American library.

Since launching in 2021, "Great American Christmas" has become one of entertainment's most beloved holiday franchises, featuring more than 100 Original movies and a growing roster of fan-favorite stars audiences welcome into their homes each season.

Combined with a newly launched dedicated year-round Christmas channel within GFAM+ app, Great American Media now offers an always-on holiday viewing experience unlike any other media brand keeping the spirit of Christmas alive all year long.

Great American Christmas is a premier entertainment destination for viewers seeking holiday stories rooted in faith, love, hope, and joy.

The event celebrates Christmas as it is meant to be. The all-new "Miracles of Christmas" on linear network Great American Faith & Living brings hope to the holidays through stories of grace and compassion. The Christmas proper presentations begin in October.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA:

Great American Media is the leader in faith and family entertainment, and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television.

Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere.

Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.