Florida Georgia Line Reunites for CMA Fest 2026 Performance After Four-Year Hiatus
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Summary
Florida Georgia Line, the iconic "bro country" duo that went on hiatus in 2022 when Brian Kelley launched a solo career, have reunited for a performance at CMA Fest 2026. Both Kelley and Tyler Hubbard pursued solo projects during the hiatus, with Kelley previously expressing hope that FGL and his solo work could coexist. The reunion marks a significant moment for country music fans as the duo takes the stage together again at the Country Music Association's annual festival.
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· 3 pulledFlorida Georgia Line, arguably the definitive act of the early 2010s 'bro country' era, have been on hiatus since 2022
In 2024, Kelley said he believed Florida Georgia Line and his solo career could coexist, but he and the Georgia half of the group, Tyler Hubbard, couldn't make it work
With FGL to focus on, Hubbard also launched a solo career during the hiatus
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