Florida Georgia Line reunited at CMA Fest on the opening night of the Nashville festival, marking the country duo’s first performance together in nearly four years. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley took the stage at Nissan Stadium on Thursday evening, June 5, 2026, making a dramatic entrance after teasing their return with billboards and social media hints earlier in the week.
Quick Facts
- The duo announced an indefinite hiatus in February 2022 before pursuing solo careers.
- Hubbard and Kelley were introduced by boxing announcer Michael Buffer at Nissan Stadium.
- They performed their hit single “Cruise” along with “Round Here” during the surprise appearance.
- CMA Fest runs June 4-7, 2026, in downtown Nashville.
Making a cinematic entrance worthy of a boxing match, Hubbard and Kelley walked from opposite sides of the stadium while singing “Round Here,” meeting on a platform in the center as the crowd erupted. After sharing brief remarks, both shouted “We back baby!” before launching into their signature hit “Cruise,” which spent nearly 30 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.
The reunion caps a four-year period during which both artists pursued solo projects. Hubbard released his self-titled debut album in 2023, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, while Kelley released “Tennessee Truth” in 2024. According to previous reporting, the split stemmed from contrasting visions about the group’s future, with Hubbard describing the separation as a “divorce” when discussing it publicly.
Florida Georgia Line reunites at CMA Fest in Nashville after 4-year hiatus
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The pair had teased the performance all week, updating their social accounts for the first time in years with a new profile picture reading “FGL LFG” and posting a mysterious billboard in downtown Nashville. The message directed fans to text a number, which revealed: “Turns out, some things are just better together. Much more to come. FGL LFG.”
Their final show before the hiatus took place in August 2022 at the Minnesota State Fair, where they performed staples including “This Is How We Roll,” “H.O.L.Y.,” and “Meant to Be.” That 2013 collaboration with Bebe Rexha holds the record for the longest-running single on the Hot Country chart, with 50 weeks on the Hot 100.
Sources
- Rolling Stone — Details of the surprise performance, entrance, and songs performed at CMA Fest 2026 night one.
- The Tennessean — Information about the February 2022 hiatus announcement, the reason for the split, and solo career activities during the break.
