Country fans are gearing up toward CMA Fest in Nashville a few months away, and the anticipated lineup has been released. Although it appears to be missing quite a few names.
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CMA Fest is set to take place from June 5th for three days. The lineup across all six stages was released yesterday, and the main stage is packed with titans in the industry. However, there are staple names that people just expected to be there who aren't.
Although there is lots of excitement, the initial reaction to the lineup was a flood of disappointment and confusion over the names not listed.
You've got Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Riley Green, CoJo, Parker McCollum, Blake Shelton, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and many other incredible artists. However, you must admit, there is at least one name you're surprised I haven't listed, right?
Hardy, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Carly Pearce, and even Morgan Wallen are nowhere to be seen. Other big country names, who even may have played in years past, seem to be absent from the stage.
Again, this isn't to see the lineup is bad. I can't wait to see Zach Top and Riley Green up there on stage. But the absences are strange, considering how many they've left out.
We must keep in mind, however, that more names are going to be dropped leading up to the event. Any one of our missing superstars could suddenly be announced to perform, so keep an eye out.
Country Fans React To Poor CMA Fest Lineup
Many took to social media to share their thoughts over the lackluster CMA Fest lineup.
"The line up is not lining up this year," wrote one, disappointed.
"I'm sad Jelly Roll isn't playing this year!" exclaimed another.
"Where's the entertainer of the year??" a Morgan Wallen Fan cried.
"KELSEAAAAAAA BUT NO CARLY MAAM?" yelled another.
"This the worst stadium lineup I've ever seen. SMH," resigned one more.
Since the post was uploaded, there has been lots of support coming through the woodwork. I mean the artists that are performing are all incredible, so there's naturally lots of support for the festival. There must be some big names they're keeping under wraps, however...
