CMA Fest 2025 ended on a high note Sunday night, with Nissan Stadium packed to capacity for the festival’s final wave of country heat, unexpected guest moments, and singalong anthems that brought the four-day celebration to an unforgettable close.
Bailey Zimmerman kicked off the final night with raw energy and crowd-favorite hits, including a standout performance of “Comin’ in Cold.” Just as the stadium was catching its breath, Zimmerman stunned fans with a surprise appearance from Big X tha Plug—a genre-blending moment that brought a gritty Southern twist to the CMA stage and left the crowd buzzing.
Dierks Bentley followed with a hit-heavy set that reminded everyone why he remains one of the genre’s most beloved live performers. With classics like “What Was I Thinkin’,” “Free and Easy,” and “Drunk on a Plane,” Bentley had the entire stadium singing word-for-word, proving that his older catalog still hits just as hard.
Capping off the night—and the entire CMA Fest weekend—was none other than Luke Bryan. The superstar closed Nissan Stadium with a high-energy set full of fan favorites, signature dance moves, and undeniable charisma. From “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” to “Play It Again,” Bryan turned the stadium into one massive party, officially shutting down CMA Fest 2025 with fireworks both on and off the stage
