The Country Music Association is bringing Country’s hottest stars to TV viewers everywhere tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 2 when “CMA Summer Jam” airs on ABC (8:00-11:00 PM/ET). Filmed July 27-28 with the Nashville skyline as the backdrop, this three-hour, artist-curated primetime special features more than 30 individual performances and collaborations from the biggest names in Country Music.

Mickey Guyton performs at “CMA Summer Jam” on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Ascend Amphitheater in downtown Nashville. “CMA Summer Jam” airs on ABC Thursday, September 2, 2021.

Artists featured in “CMA Summer Jam” include Jimmie Allen, Gabby Barrett, Dierks BentleyBRELANDBrothers Osborne, Luke BryanEric ChurchLuke Combs, Florida Georgia LineMickey GuytonHARDYMiranda Lambert, Carly PearceDarius RuckerBlake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Cole Swindell, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson and Dwight Yoakam all performing from locations across downtown Nashville.

Carrie Underwood performs at “CMA Summer Jam” on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Ascend Amphitheater in downtown Nashville. “CMA Summer Jam” airs on ABC Thursday, September 2, 2021.

Pearce will appear on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Thursday morning during the 8:00 AM/ET hour to discuss her performance. Barrett will join ABC’s “GMA3: What You Need to Know” to share about her “CMA Summer Jam” experience as well.

CMA Summer Jam” marks the first concert broadcast event for CMA in nearly two years. The special was filmed July 27-28 at Nashville’s open-air Ascend Amphitheater in accordance with all CDC, DGA, IATSE and SAG/AFTRA guidelines.

Eric Church performs at “CMA Summer Jam” in downtown Nashville. “CMA Summer Jam” airs on ABC Thursday, September 2, 2021.

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