# Disney Goes Country: Disneyland Reveals Lineup for Special Concert Series Celebrating the 60th CMA Awards

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/disney-goes-country-disneyland-reveals-lineup-for-special-concert-series-celebrating-the-60th-cma-awards/
- Published: 2026-11-09T15:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T17:07:58+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/disney-goes-country-disneyland-reveals-lineup-for-special-concert-series-celebrating-the-60th-cma-awards/
- Topics: AI, Asia, Entertainment, Music, Technology, TV, World

## Key points

- Disneyland is hosting free country concerts in Downtown Disney.
- Franklin Wall opened the series on 2 November.
- The CMA Awards air on ABC on 18 November.

## Summary

Disneyland turned the Downtown Disney District into a month-long country music venue to celebrate the 60th CMA Awards. The free concert series gives visitors a chance to hear live acts outside the theme park, with seats available on a first-come basis.

The shows began on 2 November with Franklin Wall, with a different singer performing each day; The Carmel Helene Band is set to close the series. The 2026 CMA Awards will air on ABC on 18 November, featuring Kacey Musgraves, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Zach Top, Ella Langley and The Red Clay Strays. The awards will also be available on Disney+ and, the following day, Hulu.

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