Jason Aldean Headlines the First Night of CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium

CMA Fest 2026: See Jason Aldean, Ella Langley and more take the stage

CMA Fest 2026 opens in Nashville as Day 1 photos highlight performances including Jason Aldean Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore.

CMA Fest 2026 kicks off with huge surprises at Nissan Stadium: Updates

The final CMA Fest at the current Nissan Stadium kicks off with Ella Langley, Jason Aldean and more. Stay up-to-date with the latest festival happenings here.

Jason Aldean headlines the first night of CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium – 98.9 THE BULL

The first nightly concert of CMA Fest 2026 takes over Nashville’s Nissan Stadium Thursday, with Jason Aldean set to go on at 11:30 p.m. CT as the headliner.  More than 20 years into his career and hot on the heels of his new Songs About Us album, you don’t have to worry about the superstar going anywhere — unless you want him to, that is.  “If it ever gets to a point where I don’t wanna [make records or tour] or people just kinda move on,” he sa…

Jason Aldean headlines the first night of CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium

Jason Aldean (Disney/Connie Chornuk) The first nightly concert of CMA Fest 2026 takes over Nashville’s Nissan Stadium Thursday, with Jason Aldean set to go on at 11:30 p.m. CT as the headliner.  More than 20 years into his career and hot on the heels of his new Songs About Us album, you don’t have to worry about the superstar going anywhere — unless you want him to, that is.  “If it ever gets to a point where I don’t wanna [make records or tour]…