The Country Music Association (CMA) has once again proven its commitment to promoting inclusivity in country music by providing five free stages for fans to enjoy during CMA Fest 2025.

A Festival for All

The annual festival, held in Nashville from June 5-8, has established a reputation for catering to both paying and non-paying attendees. Non-ticketed individuals could wander between the five free stages, enjoying performances from both established and up-and-coming stars.

The Chevy Riverfront Stage, with the largest capacity, hosted some of the biggest names in country music, including Megan Moroney, Alana Springsteen, Colbie Caillat, Kameron Marlowe, and Ella Langley. However, the other free stages, such as the Dr Pepper Amp, Chevy Vibes, Good Molecules Reverb, and Hard Rock, also featured an array of talented artists.

Talent Abounds

Rising star Kashus Culpepper performed a free afternoon set at the Chevy Vibes stage, followed by a performance at the Platform stage at Nissan Stadium. Drake Milligan also channeled Elvis Presley with an electric cover of "Blue Suede Shoes" on the Vibes stage.

Other notable performances included Willow Avalon's "Gettin' Rich, Goin' Broke" on the Good Molecules Reverb stage, and The Jack Warff Band's country-traditional cover of "Messed Up Kid."

A Festival for New and Old Stars Alike

The attention may focus on the main stage, but CMA Fest 2025 edition proved that there's more than enough talent to go around, even beyond the ticketed constraints of the festival.

Check out more country music news and highlights from CMA Fest 2025, including What Went Down During CMA Fest 2025: All The Highlights.

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