Keith Urban headlined the second night of CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville, but several surprise appearances stole the show.

Darius Rucker, Ella Langley and other stars offered sterling sets to kick off CMA Fest 2025's Nissan Stadium shows.

Not even the storm delays could dampen the excitement over CMA Fest's Friday headliner Kelsea Ballerini. The country-pop star closed out the Nissan Stadium festivities with a set that included a pair of duets with her friend and collaborator Noah Kahan.

Standout CMA Fest sets from the Red Clay Strays, Jordan Davis, Blake Shelton and more showed how much country music has to offer.

Jordan Davis talks with Bryan West backstage at CMA Fest 2025, sharing details about his new album "Learn the Hard Way" and his love of duck hunting in his free time.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - 7:10 p.m. Update: CMA Fest has announced the new times for the nighttime stages. “Nissan Stadium gates are now scheduled to open at 8:00PM with performances expected to begin at 9:00PM,” CMA Fest said.

Backstage at CMA Fest 2025: Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, Tigirlily and more share reactions from night one

Lainey Wilson's moment with Brooks & Dunn was probably the highlight, although Jason Aldean's song with Travis Tritt was great too.