CMA Fest 2022: Photos Of Country Stars Performing At The Event

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August 3, 2022 8:54AM EDT

Various country stars took the stage at CMA Fest in Nashville in June 2022, and the special airs on ABC on Aug. 3. See photos from the star-filled concert here.

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Dierks Bentley & Elle King

Dierks Bentley & Elle King
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Dierks Bentley & Elle King served as the hosts of CMA Fest 2022. The pair, who collaborated on two different tracks in 2016 and 2022, took the stage throughout the festival’s main show at Nissan Stadium to announce various performances from some of the biggest names in country music.

The 2022 CMA Fest took place from June 9 until June 12 in Nashville. The entire city was engrossed in country music throughout the weekend, with the main event taking place at the town’s football stadium each night. On Aug. 3, 2022, performances from the main event aired on ABC during a three-hour CMA Fest special. From Carrie Underwood to Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett and many more, the biggest names in country music were part of the big show, and several of their performances aired during the special.

Keep scrolling through the gallery to see photos of stars performing at CMA Fest 2022.

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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood
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Carrie Underwood takes the stage at CMA Fest 2022 in a pair of fringe shorts and a tank top. Her television performances for the event were “Ghost Story” and “Good Girl.”

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Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini
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Kelsea Ballerini performed “Heartfirst” and “Half of My Hometown” for her televised appearance at CMA Fest. She looked incredible in an embroidered jumpsuit at the show.

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Kane Brown

Kane Brown
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Kane Brown captivates the crowd while performing at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest 2022. His televised performance was of “Like I Love Country Music” and “One Mississippi.”

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Lainey Wilson & Cole Swindell

Lainey Wilson & Cole Swindell
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Lainey Wilson & Cole Swindell take the stage at CMA Fest to sing their duet “Never Say Never.” Cole also performed solo during the event’s televised show, singing his newest hit “She Had Me At Heads Carolina.”

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Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean
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Jason Aldean rocks out on guitar during his CMA Fest performance. The televised portion of his set included “She’s Country” and “Trouble With A Heartbreak.”

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Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan
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Luke Bryan performed one of his biggest hits, “Kick The Dust Up,” for the televised portion of CMA Fest. He rocked out onstage in a camo jacket and jeans.

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Russell Dickerson

Russell Dickerson
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Russell Dickerson makes his debut on the main stage at CMA Fest 2022. His televised song was his hit “Love You Like I Used To.”

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Luke Combs

Luke Combs
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Luke Combs plays acoustic guitar while performing at CMA Fest 2022. He sang “Beer Never Broke My Heart” and “The Kind of Love We Make” for his televised performance.

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Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett
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Thomas Rhett has a blast while performing onstage at CMA Fest. For his televised performance, TR sang “Slow Down Summer,” as well as a medley of his songs “Get Me Some of That,” “It Goes Like This” and “Vacation.”

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Lady A & Breland

Lady A & Breland
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Lady A & Breland team up for a duet of “Need You Now” at CMA Fest. On the televised portion of the show, Lady A also sang “Summer State of Mind.” 

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Carly Pearce & Wynnona Judd

Carly Pearce & Wynnona Judd
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Carly Pearce & Wynnona Judd team up to sing “Why Not Me” at CMA Fest 2022. Carly stunned in a pink mini dress, while Wynnona wore all black with fringe.

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Zac Brown

Zac Brown
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Zac Brown belts out some of his hits with his band at CMA Fest. The band sang “Out In The Middle” for their televised performance, while also closing out the show with “Chicken Fried” alongside Darius Rucker. 

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Old Dominion

Old Dominion
ABC

The guys of Old Dominion rock out onstage at CMA Fest 2022. For the televised portion of their performance, they sang their latest single, “No Hard Feelings.” 

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Elle King

Elle King
ABC

CMA Fest host, Elle King, pumps the crowd up while hosting the event. She wore an all black outfit for one of her outfits of the night

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