CMA Fest concluded Sunday night (June 8), and after four days of festing, tens of thousands of country music fans kept the energy going strong as they filled Nashville's Nissan Stadium for one final evening.

CMA Fest always brings incredible performances to Nashville and packs them into just a few incredible nights. From Darius Rucker to Lainey Wilson, we’re looking at the highlights of night one and speaking to the stars about who they’re most excited to see.

Luke Bryan's earnest, aw-shucks appeal. Dierks Bentley and Ashley McBryde showcasing stellar song catalogues and band leadership. With all of this and a lot more along the way Sunday evening, the 52nd CMA Fest closed its 2025 edition with a slate of established and rising country artists shining brightly as ever.