CMA Music Fest TV Special Expands to Three Hours

Country's Night to Rock, the ABC television special that highlights the CMA Music Festival, has been extended to three hours, according to CountryStandardTime.com. The previously two-hour program will air on Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.
The special has been extended so more artists can be showcased. Confirmed thus far to be included in the program are Kenny Chesney, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Sugarland and Taylor Swift. More artists will be announced in the coming weeks.