American Idol: 12 alums perform at free CMA 19/BMG Takeover concert
The summer American Idol Live tour featuring the winner and various finalists was, at one time, a yearly tradition. The final season on FOX dispensed with the tour. But when ABC rebooted the show in 2018, the franchise gave the summer outing another shot. While the tour sold out arenas during American Idol’s heyday in the aughts, as the show lost viewership, the venues became smaller, until the tour became a thing of the past.
Now, one of the only ways fans can see a bunch of American Idol alums from one season together on one stage is during the 19/BMG Takeover concert staged during the CMA festival in Nashville.
This year, twelve American Idol alums will take part in the “Takeover.” Right before the huge country music festival kicks off on Thursday, the singers will perform for fans on Wednesday June 4 at 6th & Peabody in Nashville, kicking off at 4 pm. The concert is FREE.
American Idol 2025 winner Jamal Roberts along with runner-up John Foster, 3rd place Breanna Nix and fellow season 23 alums Thunderstorm Artis, Kolbi Jordan, Gabby Samone and Mattie Pruitt will perform. In addition, alums from seasons past including Colin Stough (21), HunterGirl (20), Will Moseley (22), Wé Ani (21) and Ajii (22) will also take the stage.
American Idol put out a short video promo promoting the event, which is sponsored by the show’s recording subsidiary, 19 Recordings and their label partner, BMG.
American Idol will hold auditions for season 24 on Saturday June 6 during CMA Fest
Additionally, American Idol will hold auditions for next season on Saturday June 6 and a bunch of your favorite alums, including Jamal Roberts, John Foster, Breanna Nix, Thunderstorm Artis, Slater Nalley and more will appear to support all the auditioning hopefuls. Go to americanidol.com/auditions for more
CMA Fest 2025 kicks off Thursday June 5 featuring many American Idol favorites
Additionally, many fan favorite American Idol alums will perform during the four day country music CMA Fest in Nashville.
- On Thursday, June 5: Josh Gracin, Iam Tongi, Kat Luna, Will Moseley, will take daytime stages. Scotty McCreery performs on the Nissan Stadium mainstage at 10:35 PM ahead of headliner Jason Aldean.
- On Friday, June 6: Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Gabby Barrett, Alex Lambert will perform on daytime stages.
- Saturday June 7: Annie Bosko, Laci Kaye Booth, Cameron Whitcomb, Colin Stough play daytime stages.
- Sunday June 8: Luke Bryan headlines the Nissan Stadium Main Stage
A slew of The Voice and America’s Got Talent alums are also on the bill. Check out the full CMA Fest 2025 schedule HERE.
