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#CMAFest26 | Rising star Lily Meola talks musical journey from American Idol and working with Willie Nelson

June 08, 2026 09:55 AM

The 2026 CMA Fest is coming to a close. 100,000 fans came from across the world to see country music’s biggest and brightest stars. One such star is Hawaii’s Lily Meola.

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She burst on the scene with a gold buzzer on American Idol, and she took the time to talk to us about her musical journey, women in country music, and working with legendary artists.

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