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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Superstars Carrie Underwood and Ludacris to Perform THE CHAMPION at the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards
by Macon Prickett - June 07, 2018
Two multiplatinum superstars - Carrie Underwood and Ludacris - are scheduled to perform the hit song 'The Champion,' for the first time live together, at the Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), it was announced today at the Radio Disney Country Stage at CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee....
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...
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 question...
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 ...
Becky Brown Set For Busy CMA Fest Week On WSM Radio Today!
by Tori Hartshorn - June 04, 2018
Becky Brown, widow of Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame star Jim Ed Brown, has big plans for CMA Fest 2018. The glamorous Arkansas native will meet fans at her CMA Booth, attend additional book signings 'outside' of the festival and discuss her new autobiography, GOING OUR WAY, wit...
Sylvia Will Greet CMA Fest Fans With New Music; Performances, Booth Signings & More
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018
Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist Of the Year, Grammy nominee and multi-million selling '80s icon Sylvia will greet her CMA Fest fans with new music this year. She will be performing songs from her brand-new CD, SECOND BLOOM - The Hits Re-Imagined, during the festival. The disc, on Red ...
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 ea...
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....
Kalie Shorr Makes Taste Of Country's 2018's Hottest Artists Under 25
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018
Sirius XM “Highway Find” Kalie Shorr has been named to Taste of Country's “2018's Hottest Artists Under 25” list. Shorr joins list veterans Lauren Alaina and Kane Brown, along with Kelsea Ballerini, Danielle Bradbery, former tourmate RaeLynn, Maddie & Tae, Mason Ramsey, and CB30, making ...
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-immediat...
Kyle Dillingham to Make CMA Fest Debut on the Spotlight Stage at Music City Center, June 8
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018
Kyle Dillingham is excited to announce that he'll be making his 2018 CMA Fest debut on the Spotlight Stage inside Music City Center. Dillingham will perform at 1:00 pm CT on June 8, followed by a 30 minute fan meet-and-greet immediately after his performance....
CMA Fest Announces More than 100 Additional Performances June 7 - 10
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018
CMA Fest has announced more than 100 additional performances throughout Downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10. Xfinity Fan Fair X is back and more exciting than ever featuring three stages packed with artist performances, panels and meet and greets, in addition to music and lifest...
Pepsi And Dierks Bentley Celebrate Summer And Country Music With New Partnership And Music Experiences
by Macon Prickett - May 21, 2018
To celebrate the launch of the Pepsi Generations summer music campaign, Pepsi is excited to debut its all-new 'This Is the Pepsi' commercial featuring award-winning singer/songwriter, Dierks Bentley. As the latest celebrity to join the Pepsi family, Bentley is teaming up with the brand as part of th...
CMA Fest Announces XFinity Fan Fair Featuring Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan & More
by Macon Prickett - May 17, 2018
Xfinity Fan Fair X, CMA Fest's Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience where fans get up close and personal with their favorite artists, returns to Music City Center daily Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10(9:30 AM-5:00 PM). One of the biggest draws is the Artist of the Day session, which spot...
CMA Foundation Honors 2018 Music Teachers of Excellence
by Tori Hartshorn - May 09, 2018
The CMA Foundation honored 34 music educators during the third annual CMA Music Teachers of Excellence ceremony last night, Tuesday, May 8, at Nashville's Marathon Music Works. The invite-only event, hosted by RCA Records Nashville recording artist as well as CMA and CMA Foundation board member C...
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 Presented by U.S. Bank Visits Cincinnati Featuring Sara Evans, Trent Harmon, Rob Hatch, & More
by Macon Prickett - May 03, 2018
The Country Music Association's critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series Presented by U.S. Bank visited Cincinnati's Memorial Hall last night, Wednesday, May 2, featuring performances by Sara Evans, Trent Harmon, Rob Hatch and Eric Paslay. The songwriters performed a wide array of songs th...
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....
Charley Pride to be Honored for 25th Anniversary of Becoming a Member of the Grand Ole Opry
by Macon Prickett - April 26, 2018
Country Music Hall of Fame member and Recording Academy 'Lifetime Achievement Award' recipient, Charley Pride, will celebrate his 25th Anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member with appearances on the Opry Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. Pride, who made his Opry debut in 1967, is scheduled t...
CMA FEST Reveals Additional Free Daytime Performances On Multiple Stages
by Macon Prickett - April 26, 2018
The Country Music Association has announced additional artist performances during this year's CMA Fest. The festival—now in its 47th year—boasts an exceptional bill of hundreds of artists performing on 11 stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10....
The CMA Foundation's Music Teachers of Excellence Awards Event Set for Tuesday, May 8
by Macon Prickett - April 23, 2018
On Tuesday, May 8, the CMA Foundation will present the third annual Music Teachers of Excellence Awards, honoring 34 music educators from districts across the state of Tennessee, as well as Chicago, Cincinnati, Seattle and Los Angeles, for their innovation and commitment to music education. The i...
Give A Note Foundation Awards Five Music Programs for Innovation in Music Education
by Macon Prickett - April 18, 2018
This spring Give A Note Foundation invited proposals for the Music Education Innovator Award that demonstrate school music programs led by creative music educators using innovative and sustainable strategies in non-traditional or traditional secondary music courses. These programs needed to show the...
CMA Fest Free Nightly Concerts Return to Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater June 7-9
by Macon Prickett - April 18, 2018
The Country Music Association has announced the return of the popular free nightly concerts during CMA Fest at the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage located in downtown Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater Thursday, June 7 through Saturday, June 9, starting at 7:00 PM/CT each evening. ...
Chris Stapleton Takes Home Three ACM Awards Including Male Vocalist of the Year
by Macon Prickett - April 16, 2018
Chris Stapleton won Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year (From A Room: Volume 1 as both artist and producer) at last night's 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards....
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