The CMA Music Festival is one of the biggest events in country music, and every year it is filmed for a television special that captures some of the performance highlights from the various nights. The lineup for this year's 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' special has been announced, and it includes a mix of some of the biggest stars and up-and-coming acts in country music today.

Little Big Town are hosting this year's show, which airs on ABC in August. The special features performances and appearances by Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson and Gary Allan. Kacey Musgraves, Hunter Hayes, Luke Bryan and Brad Paisley are also scheduled, along with Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum.

'Nashville' actor Charles Esten, Derek Hough from 'Dancing With the Stars' and the cast of 'Duck Dynasty' will also appear.

'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' airs on Monday, Aug. 12 at 8PM ET on ABC. For a full list of appearances, visit this link.

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