Kelsea Ballerini & Thomas Rhett to Host CMA FEST 2017 Special on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2017 CMA Music Festival is not only the ultimate country music festival experience for fans from all over the world to attend, it's also the only music festival with its own annual network television special.... 
ABC's CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Surges in Total Viewers to a Three-Year High
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2017 ABC's annual telecast of CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS surged over its year-ago telecast by 19% in Total Viewers (8.2 million vs. 6.9 million) and by 20% in Adults 18-49 (1.2/4 vs. 1.0/3) to earn three-year highs on both measures, marking its best since Dec. 1, 2014, while simultaneously increasing 53% year...
CMA Presents Industry Honors During Board Reception in Nashville
by Tori Hartshorn - November 30, 2017 The Country Music Association presented industry honors to four highly-deserving individuals Wednesday evening, Nov. 29 during an intimate CMA Board reception at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.... 
Colgate Teams with Country Music Star Kelsea Ballerini to Celebrate CMA AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - November 07, 2017 For the fourth consecutive year, Colgate Optic White is celebrating its partnership with the Country Music Association (CMA) leading up to 'The 51st Annual CMA Awards' taking place on Wednesday, November 8.... 
Charley Pride Celebrates 25th Opry Member Anniversary
by Macon Prickett - May 07, 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame member and Recording Academy 'Lifetime Achievement Award' recipient Charley Pride celebrated his 25th Anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member with appearances on the Opry this weekend. Pride, who made his Opry debut in 1967, performed extended Opry sets in celebration of hi... 
CMA Songwriters Series Announces Airings of FRONT AND CENTER
by Tori Hartshorn - January 04, 2018 The Country Music Association's widely praised CMA Songwriters Series presented by U.S. Bank has once again partnered with public television's critically acclaimed live music series Front and Center for its 2018 season, featuring one-of-a-kind performances from Country Music artists Clint Black, K... 
Chris Stapleton's FROM A VOLUME 1 Certified Platinum, FROM A ROOM VOLUME 2 Certified Gold
by Macon Prickett - May 01, 2018 Chris Stapleton's acclaimed 2017 albums-From A Room: Volume 1 and From A Room: Volume 2-are now certified RIAA platinum and gold respectively, while his 2015 debut solo album, Traveller, is now certified triple platinum.... 
Stars Of TV's NASHVILLE Come To Mayo Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2018 Enjoy an evening of country music featuring two stars of TV's Nashville. Charles Esten and Clare Bowen perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 31 at 8 pm. Tickets are $39-$89.... 
Country Music Association Honors 15 Triple Play Award Recipients During Industry Luncheon
by Tori Hartshorn - February 21, 2018 Country Music Association Honors 15 Triple Play Award Recipients During Industry Luncheon... 
RUINED THIS TOWN Singer Lee Gantt to Make CMA Fest Debut on June 9 at the Spotlight Stage
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018 Lee Gantt, who recently debuted his first single “Ruined This Town” is proud to announce that he will be performing at the 2018 CMA Festinside the Music City Center on the Spotlight Stage. His performance is scheduled for June 9, at 2:00 pm CT, with a 30 minute fan meet-and greet-immediately after h... 
The Country Music Association Announces Kixstart Artist Scholarship
by Macon Prickett - May 30, 2018 The Country Music Association has announced the launch of the inaugural CMA KixStart Artist Scholarship, a year-long program designed to provide emerging artists with unique professional and educational opportunities to help build a solid business foundation in the Country Music industry.... 
Miranda Lambert's Muttnation Showers Country Music Fans with Puppy Love at Adoption Drive
by Macon Prickett - May 29, 2018 For the third consecutive year, Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Foundation will be entertaining CMA Fest fans with Music City's cutest canines, all available for adoption to caring, qualified families. Partnering with Nashville Humane Association, MuttNation will have adorable adoptables available each... 
Hard Rock Cafe Nashville Announces 2018 CMA Fest Live Music Stage
by Macon Prickett - May 25, 2018 During the 47 th Annual CMA Music Festival in downtown Nashville, Hard Rock Caf invites music lovers from all around the world to enjoy free live performances at the Maui Jim Broadway Stage from Thursday, June 7 to Saturday, June 9, 2018.... 
New Performers Announced for CMA August Concert Event on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - August 09, 2017 The world's largest Country Music Fan Experience takes over primetime television with the "CMA Fest" TV special airing Wednesday, Aug. 16 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network....
Miranda Lambert Kicks Off Muttnation Foundation Adoption Drive at CMA Music Festival
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2017 Vanner Records/RCA Records Nashville GRAMMY Award-winner and 12-time CMA Award winner, Miranda Lambert kicked off CMA Fest with her first MuttNation March on June 8th.... 
CMA Fest Takes Over Nashville 6/7-10
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2018 The Country Music Association reveals the initial artist lineup for this year's CMA Fest, featuring an exceptional bill of hundreds of artists performing on 11 stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10. ... 
CMA Fest Announces Addition of Garth Brooks at XFINITY FAN FAIR X
by A.A. Cristi - June 04, 2018 CMA Fest has announced the addition of Country Music superstar Garth Brooks at Xfinity Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. Brooks will take the CMA Close Up Stage Saturday, June 9 from 12:15 to 1:00 PM, where he will participate in a Q&A hosted by SiriusXM's Storme Warren and answer questions from ...
SSM Nashville Records Adds The Redhead Express To Their Roster
by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2017 The Redhead Express has officially signed with SSM Nashville Records, a country music label established on Music Row since 2008. They join a growing roster including country duo Branch & Dean, Alexandra Demetree and Wes Hayden....
New Performers Announced for CMA August Concert Event on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - August 09, 2017 The world's largest Country Music Fan Experience takes over primetime television with the "CMA Fest" TV special airing Wednesday, Aug. 16 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.... 
CMA Announces Additional Musical Performances & Collaborations 51st ANNUAL CMA AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2017 One of the best things about the CMA Awards are the surprises, and 51st ANNUAL CMA AWARDS has more unexpected collaborations to share as another round of superstar performances are announced for the WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), live broadcast from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on The AB... 
Miranda Lambert Tops Nominees 51st Annual CMA AWARDS; Winners Announced Live 11/8
by Caryn Robbins - September 05, 2017 Miranda Lambert tops the list of nominees for 'The 51 st Annual CMA Awards' with five nominations. Little Big Town and Keith Urban each garner four nominations, tying for the second most nominations this year.... 
Cole Swindell to Stop in Hershey, PA; Tix on Sale 12/1
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2017 Cole Swindell stops at Giant Center on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 7:30 PM. Special guests include Chris Janson and Lauren Alaina.... 
CMA Fest Announces the Addition of Country Music Superstar Garth Brooks at Xfinity Fan Fair X
by Macon Prickett - June 05, 2018 CMA Fest has announced the addition of Country Music superstar Garth Brooks at Xfinity Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. Brooks will take the CMA Close Up Stage Saturday, June 9 from 12:15 to 1:00 PM, where he will participate in a Q&A hosted by SiriusXM's Storme Warren and answer questions from ...
Brandy Clark and Charlie Worsham Unite for 20+ City Tour
by Caryn Robbins - February 10, 2017 Two of Nashville's “best-kept secret(s)” (Billboard/Taste of Country) are getting together for a noteworthy tour promising an incredible night of music and immense talent.... 
Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini Return to Host CMA FEST August 8 on ABC
by Macon Prickett - June 05, 2018 The Country Music Association has announced Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini will return for a second year as hosts of “CMA Fest,” the three-hour special that brings Country Music's Ultimate Fan Experience to a national television audience. “CMA Fest” airs Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 8/7c on the ABC Telev... |
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