The CMA Music Festival is a four-day music festival centered on country music hosted each June by the Country Music Association in Nashville, Tennessee. Beginning in 1972 as Fan Fair, the event now draws over 400 artists and celebrities who hold autograph sessions and perform in one of the many concerts offered throughout the festival.
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Luke Combs' BEAUTIFUL CRAZY Remains #1 On Billboard's Country Airplay Chart For Seventh Consecutive Week
by Tori Hartshorn - April 09, 2019
CMA and ACM Award-winning musician Luke Combs' 2x Platinum single, “Beautiful Crazy,” remains #1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart for the seventh-straight week—tyingthe second longest run atop the chart since its launch in 1990 and a feat not achieved since Tim McGraw's “Live Like ...
Maren Morris Adds New Dates to Sold Out U.S Leg of 'GIRL: The World Tour'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 01, 2019
Following two sold out nights at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, superstar Maren Morris has confirmed a new L.A. show at the Greek Theatreon September 14, as well as shows in San Luis Obispo and Milwaukee. Tickets for these shows go on sale this Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m. local time. Citi is ...
Morgan Evans Announces UK Tour & The Long Road Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2019
Nashville's hottest Australian country artist Morgan Evans is set to continue his non-stop touring calendar with a European and UK tour this September....
Justin Kemp Announces 'Hearts Desire' Single Pre-Order
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 19, 2019
On-the-rise country artist and songwriterJustin Kemp has announced the pre-order for his upcoming single co-written with his father and titled a?oeHearts Desire.a?? The single follows his last single, a?oeBetter Man,a?? which stayed on Hot Tracks for 11 weeks on Apple Music and his well received si...
Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban Among Performers for 2019 CMA Fest
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2019
The Country Music Association has revealed the initial artist lineup for this year's CMA Fest, which features hundreds of Country Music artists performing on multiple stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9. CMA Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival with artists donating...
Kacey Musgraves Receives 2019 CMA International Artist Achievement Award
by Tori Hartshorn - February 28, 2019
The Country Music Association awarded Kacey Musgraves with the 2019 CMA International Artist Achievement Award last night, Feb. 27, surprising her backstage prior to her performance at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. The award recognizes outstanding achievement by a United States-based a...
Country Music Association Celebrates Recipients Of 10th Annual Triple Play Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - February 20, 2019
The Country Music Association honored the songwriters behind Country Music's biggest hits at the 10th annual CMA Triple Play Awards Tuesday, Feb. 19 during an intimate, industry luncheon at Marathon Music Works in Nashville. CMA Triple Play Awards recipients were honored for having penned three No....
The Country Music Association Announces 'Introducing Nashville' in Berlin and Amsterdam
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 06, 2019
The Country Music Association's new international artist-focused touring series, Introducing Nashville, will join the C2C lineup in Berlin and Amsterdam. Lindsay Ell, Lauren Jenkins and Logan Mize will open the first C2C Berlin at the Verti Arena Berlin with a mainstage performance on Saturday...
Maddie Poppe Releases First Single, 'First Aid Kit'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 01, 2019
American Idol winner Maddie Poppe, has released her single, “First Aid Kit,” out today, her third single since winning Idol. She also announced her next single, “Little Things,” will be released on March 1st, and that she has plans to release a full album on May 17th on Hollywood Reco...
The Country Music Association Announces 'Introducing Nashville' Shows
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 30, 2019
The Country Music Association, which recently announced its new international artist-focused touring series, Introducing Nashville, has added back-to-back performances at Blue Note Tokyo in Japan on Saturday, March 30 featuring Brandy Clark, Devin Dawson and Lindsay Ell. Prior to Japan, I...
Mason Ramsey Kicks Off The New Year With HOW'S YOUR GIRL & HOW'S YOUR FAMILY Spring Tour 2019
by Tori Hartshorn - January 28, 2019
After an amazing 2018, 12-year-old rising star MASON RAMSEY has announced his HOW'S YOUR GIRL & HOW'S YOUR FAMILY SPRING TOUR 2019 which is set to begin later this spring in Tuscaloosa, AL at the Druid City Music Hall on March 22nd. Before the tour's final date in Milwaukee, WI at The Rave II on...
Shane Owens To Make CRS Return With New Single LOVE TO TRY THEM ON
by Tori Hartshorn - January 24, 2019
Neo-Traditional Country singer and songwriter Shane Owens will be making his return to Country Radio Seminar (CRS), February 13-15, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. The Alabama-native, and 2018 Music Row Independent Artist of the Year, is currently promoting his latest single 'Love To Try Them On,' the ...
Country Music Association Reveals Songwriter Recipients Of 10th Annual CMA Triple Play Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - January 17, 2019
The Country Music Association has revealed the recipients of the 10th annual CMA Triple Play Awards, an honor presented to songwriters who pen three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period based on the Country Aircheck, Billboard Country Airplay and Billboard Hot Country Songs charts....
CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Encore Presentation Airs Today
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2018
“CMA Country Christmas,” the two-hour primetime annual holiday special, will air a special encore presentation Today, Dec. 22 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Hosted by and featuring performances from iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, “CMA Country Christmas” also ...
ABC to Air Special Encore Presentation of CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2018
"CMA Country Christmas," the two-hour primetime annual holiday special, will air a special encore presentation Saturday, Dec. 22 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Hosted by and featuring performances from iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, "CMA Country Christmas" also inclu...
The Country Music Association Announces New International Artist Touring Series, 'Introducing Nashville'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 17, 2018
The Country Music Association has announced its new international artist-focused touring series, aptly titled Introducing Nashville, which launches in March of 2019 in Australia and New Zealand featuring Brandy Clark, Devin Dawson, Lindsay Ell and Tenille Townes (Australia leg only) followed ...
Christina Aguilera to Headline NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 13, 2018
Today, dick clark productions and ABC announced one of the world's best-selling pop music icons, Christina Aguilera, will perform for a live audience of more than one million people just minutes before the ball drops on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2019." Aguilera last per...
CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Encore Presentation Airs 12/22
by Tori Hartshorn - December 12, 2018
“CMA Country Christmas,” the two-hour primetime annual holiday special, will air a special encore presentation Saturday, Dec. 22 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Hosted by and featuring performances from iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, “CMA Country Christmas” al...
Sandra Lynn Debuts Music Video For Holiday Single MY CHRISTMAS WISH FOR YOU On CMT Music & Country Rebel
by Tori Hartshorn - December 10, 2018
Country music's rising up-and-comer, Sandra Lynn, has debuted the music video for her latest single, “My Christmas Wish for You” on CMT Music, CMT.com andCountry Rebel. The encouraging and hopeful track was written by Grammy Award-winning, hit songwriters, Linda Thompson and Richard Marx ...
CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Airs Tonight On ABC
by Tori Hartshorn - December 10, 2018
"CMA Country Christmas" airs tonight at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Reba McEntire returns as both host and performer during the holiday music special. In addition to Reba, legendary acts and Country favorites in the all-star lineup include Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Bre...
Star-Studded CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Airs 12/10 On ABC
by Tori Hartshorn - December 03, 2018
'CMA Country Christmas' airs Monday, Dec. 10 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Reba McEntire hosts and performs for the second year during the ninth broadcast of the holiday music special. Other legendary acts and Country favorites taking the stage include Tony Bennett, Dan +...
CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Airs 12/10 On ABC
by Tori Hartshorn - November 29, 2018
"CMA Country Christmas" is set to air Monday, Dec. 10 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Reba McEntire returns as both host and performer during the holiday music special. In addition to Reba, legendary acts and Country favorites in the all-star lineup include Tony Benne...
Sandra Lynn Performs at The Ryman Auditorium
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2018
Up-and-coming country singer/songwriter, Sandra Lynn, hit a career milestone on November 19th by performing for the first time ever at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN for their annual Christmas 4 Kids concert event....
Country Singer/Songwriter Sandra Lynn Makes Her Ryman Auditorium Debut
by Tori Hartshorn - November 20, 2018
Country music singer/songwriter Sandra Lynn celebrated a career milestone last night when she made her debut performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN at the 2018 Christmas 4 Kids live concert event. Lynn also took the opportunity to debut her new holiday single “My Christmas W...
CMA Awards Musical Event Of The Year & Music Video Of The Year Winners Announced Early
by Tori Hartshorn - November 09, 2018
In celebration of “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” Country Music's Biggest Night, ABC's “Good Morning America” will reveal early CMA Awards winners in the Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories during its Wednesday, Nov. 14 broadcast live from Dierks Bentley's Wh...
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