One of Country Music's Biggest Acts Came Back for a Surprise Performance at CMA Fest 2026
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley performed “Round Here” and “Cruise” as fans packed the festival for the duo’s first shared stage since 2022.
- On Thursday, country duo Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley reunited as Florida Georgia Line at CMA Fest in Nashville, marking their first joint performance since announcing an indefinite hiatus in 2022.
- Hubbard and Kelley split in 2022 due to contrasting visions for the group's future, with Hubbard describing the separation as a "divorce" during an episode of Bussin' With The Boys.
- During their four-year hiatus, both artists pursued solo projects, with Hubbard releasing a self-titled album and Kelley issuing "Tennessee Truth" in 2024.
- Legendary boxing announcer Michael Buffer introduced the duo, who walked through the crowd before shouting, "We Back Baby," and performing their record-breaking hit, "Cruise."
- The group has not yet announced plans to continue performing together or record new music following the festival appearance, leaving fans uncertain about Florida Georgia Line's future.
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Florida Georgia Line Makes Surprise Appearance at CMA Fest to Announce They’re “Back, Baby!”
Despite FGL's massive success, the duo parted ways in 2022 because of creative differences and to focus on solo careers. At CMA Fest 2026, Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard announced that the band is back together.
Florida Georgia Line Is Back, Brian Kelley & Tyler Hubbard Reunite For First Performance Together in 4 Years at CMA Fest 2026
Getty Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard gave fans a big surprise on Thursday night (June 4)! The guys reunited as Florida Georgia Line at 2026 CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium, marking their first performance as a duo since they split up indefinitely back in 2022. Per E! News, FGL were introduced by boxing announcer Michael Buffer before surprising fans as they walked through the crowd separately, singing their song “Round Here.” Then, they reunited on s…
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Duo Florida Georgia Line ends hiatus with unexpected CMA Fest performance
Florida Georgia Line made fans’ night with a surprise reunion at CMA Fest in Nashville.
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