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Disney Goes Country: Disneyland Reveals Lineup for Special Concert Series Celebrating the 60th CMA Awards
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.
In short
- 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.
Explained simply
The Country Music Association Awards, often called the CMA Awards, are an annual event recognising country music performers and recordings. The ceremony is organised by the Country Music Association, a trade group for people working in the country music industry.
Disneyland is a resort in California that includes theme parks and the Downtown Disney District, an area of shops, restaurants and entertainment outside the parks. The concert series connects the resort with the awards through live country music performances for visitors.
The awards are broadcast on television and made available through streaming services. The artists involved range from established performers to newer acts, reflecting the breadth of country music featured at the event.
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