GALLERY: Country music's biggest stars take over Nashville during 51st annual CMA Fest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The 51st annual CMA Fest has come and gone with some of country music's biggest names performing across Nashville.

Kelsea Ballerini performs at Nissan Stadium on Friday, June 7, 2024 for CMA Fest. (Photo: Sydney Keller/FOX 17 News)

The festival took place over four days with surprise appearances from stars including Jelly Roll, Post Malone and Clint Black. Country stars Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson and more took the stage at Nissan Stadium to end each big night.

Surprise guest Jelly Roll joins Cody Johnson to perform at Nissan Stadium on Friday, June 7, 2024 for CMA Fest. (Photo: Sydney Keller/FOX 17 News)

Another big hit was the Spotify House inside Blake Shelton's bar Ole Red as lines wrapped around the venue yet again this year. Country stars Luke Bryan and Cody Johnson were among those who took the stage during the festival.

Other stars including global sensation Dolly Parton made special appearances instead of performing, except when she briefly sang the chorus from "9 to 5" and "I Will Always Love You" at the CMA Close Up Stage inside Fan Fair X the first day of the fest.

Dolly Parton announces Broadway musical, Nashville hotel, wine brand during 2024 CMA Fest (Photo: FOX 17 News)

From the stars to the fans, FOX 17 News caught it all! See our gallery from the 51st annual festival attached to this story.

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