Florida Georgia Line Reunites on Stage at CMA Fest 2026

On June 5 2026, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley performed together for the first time since their 2022 hiatus during the opening night of CMA Fest at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. Michael Buffer introduced the duo; they entered from opposite sides, sang “Round Here,” shouted “We back baby!” and played “Cruise.” The set followed a “FGL LFG” billboard and a refreshed “FGL LFG” logo on the group’s social-media accounts.

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Florida Georgia Line announced an indefinite hiatus in February 2022, citing divergent visions for the act’s future. Kelley wanted a model that allowed simultaneous solo releases; Hubbard opposed pursuing both paths, describing the split as a “divorce.” Their final joint concert was at the Minnesota State Fair in August 2022. During the hiatus, Hubbard scored a No. 1 single with “5 Foot 9,” released a self-titled solo album in 2023 that peaked at No. 8 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums, and issued additional hits such as “Dancin’ in the Country.” Kelley issued “Sunshine State of Mind” (2021) and “Tennessee Truth” (2024), with singles “See You Next Summer,” “Acres,” and “Kiss My Boots.”

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CMA Fest CEO Sarah Trahern said the 2026 event marked the final year the festival would occupy Nissan Stadium, and Mayor Freddie O’Connell noted her departure as CMA CEO. In an Entertainment Tonight interview at the ACM Awards, Hubbard explained that the duo is “toying around” with joint shows but remains focused on solo projects. The duo’s social-media message framed the reunion as a step toward “healing” and “more to come.”

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Commentary in SavingCountryMusic questioned the commercial viability of a Florida Georgia Line comeback amid a weak touring market and a broader shift away from “bro-country.” The outlet argued that nostalgia cycles typically span 20-25 years, suggesting the act may be premature for a large-scale arena tour. Critics also highlighted the current prominence of female artists in country music, implying potential resistance to a return of the duo’s earlier style.

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The reunion re-introduces a hybrid pop-hip-hop sound that helped define modern country in the 2010s, while the duo’s recent solo work suggests a possible move toward more mature lyrical themes. Industry observers anticipate that any new releases could influence streaming patterns and concert-booking strategies.

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Sources differ on the primary cause of the 2022 split: some attribute it to divergent artistic visions, while others cite unverified political disagreements. No official tour dates or new recordings have been announced, leaving the scope of the reunion uncertain.

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• “Turns out, some things are just better together. Much more to come. FGL LFG.” — Florida Georgia Line, social-media message

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• “We have been toying around and flirting with the idea of playing a handful of shows next year … No new FGL music at the moment… I do know that we’re kind of (excited about) the idea of playing shows together. Sounds like a lot of fun. We want to keep it low stress, and nothing but a good time… I think for the world to experience a little taste of the emotion and healing that we’ve gotten to feel, it’s really special. It’s bigger than just us. It’s bigger than just the music, and it’s actually a story and a powerful testimony to grace and forgiveness and healing.” — Tyler Hubbard, interview

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• “I don’t have capacity to do two careers. And also it’s going to get super sticky. When we’re writing songs, who are we writing for? When we got two show offers, an FGL date and a solo date, what are we taking? I’m like, I don’t even logistically see how that would work, much less emotionally.” — Brian Kelley, podcast

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• “We back baby!” — Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, CMA Fest performance

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The duo indicated plans to explore additional joint performances later in 2026, though no specific dates or new recordings have been confirmed. Fans and industry analysts await further announcements regarding a possible limited-run tour or new material.

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