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.

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.

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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.

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

The country star sang "Should've Known Better" for fans inside Music City Center and sold wardrobe pieces for the CMA Foundation.