NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Faith Hill will perform at this summer's CMA Music Festival for the first time in 10 years, joining Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and several others.

The Country Music Association's annual festival will be held June 5-8 in downtown Nashville.

The CMA announced the first wave of performers Monday, with more to come later.

Other announced acts include Dwight Yoakam, Rodney Atkins, Josh Turner, Miranda Lambert and Kellie Pickler.

Pop singer Jewel will make her CMA Music Festival debut.

Last year's event drew 191,000 people over four days.

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