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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Miko Marks Releases Single 'Jubilee' Featuring Fisk Jubilee Singers
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023
MIKO MARKS releases single 'Jubilee' featuring Fisk Jubilee Singers and makes an appearance at Grand Ole Opry tonight. The Tennesseean praises the track for its redemptive arc and potential for success....
Video: Stephen Wilson Jr. Shares 'Grief Is Only Love' Acoustic Performance Video
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023
Following the release of his critically-acclaimed debut double album søn of dad via Big Loud Records, Indiana-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. has shared a moving acoustic performance video for “Grief Is Only Love.” ...
Boy Named Banjo Releases Major Label Debut 'Dusk'
by Michael Major - September 29, 2023
Produced by longtime collaborator Oscar Charles (Caroline Spence, Charlie Worsham), Dusk finds the Nashville-native group showcasing their razor-sharp storytelling and expansive sound they've honed for over a decade, featuring late-night party anthems and stripped-down meditations including the driv...
CMA Announces Expansive Changes to Its CMA Touring Awards Honors
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023
New this year, the 2023 CMA Touring Awards will add five categories to its current 15 categories. CMA members will soon have the opportunity to vote for Crew, Backline Technician, Stage Manager, Support Services Company, and Unsung Hero of the Year. Additionally, a CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement A...
Kimberly Perry Returns With 'Fool's Gold'
by Michael Major - September 22, 2023
Superbloom isn’t the only new addition Perry is sharing with fans! Earlier this month, she announced the birth of her son, Whit Costello. Perry’s pregnancy played a crucial role in the creation of her music as a solo artist, inspiring her to share the lessons that she imparts on listeners throug...
Stephen Wilson Jr. Releases Debut Double Album 'søn of dad'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023
Wilson has also shared the official music video for “patches.' Directed by Wilson Jr. and Tim Cofield, the symbol-heavy video chronicles a day in the life of a cast of colorful characters in rural America – including an alien and an astronaut that can't seem to escape each other....
Tanner Adell Builds On Her Debut Mixtape With 'Buckle Bunny' Deluxe
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023
Expanding upon her Country mixtape - a first for the genre - Adell is back with two new tracks “Luke Combs'' and “Backroad'' along with previously released fan-favorite “Love You A Little Bit.” Buckle Bunny Deluxe is an 11-song collection that completes the energetic and empowering introduct...
Country Music Star Gary Pratt Releases Inspiring New Single 'Number One Fan'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 29, 2023
Country music star Gary Pratt has released his highly anticipated new single 'Number One Fan.' Premiering on WNHE Radio Nashville's 'New Music Monday' show, this heartfelt track is a re-imagined version of a song Pratt wrote years ago, serving as a love song and an anthem of appreciation. ...
CMA Hosts Jelly Roll for a Performance at Its Nashville HQ
by Michael Major - August 24, 2023
The Country Music Association welcomed Jelly Roll to its Nashville HQ on Wednesday, Aug. 23 for a special performance and Q&A session. The visit kicked off with a candid and heartwarming Q&A and was followed by an acoustic performance of his songs “Son of a Sinner,” “Save Me” and his current...
Boy Named Banjo to Release Debut Album 'Dusk' In September
by Michael Major - August 21, 2023
Produced by longtime collaborator Oscar Charles (Caroline Spence, Charlie Worsham), Dusk is an electrifying dose of lightning in a bottle over its nine tracks, running a gamut of late-night, fall-in-love party anthems and stripped-down meditations. Boy Named Banjo’s songwriting is as incisive as e...
Craig Campbell Sets Date for 'The Lost Files: Exhibit B'
by Michael Major - August 03, 2023
Craig Campbell dug deep into his catalog of songs recorded during two label deals and gems he cut for his own label, when he released The Lost Files: Exhibit A in February. Continuing the process, he unearthed another 17 songs which will be released as The Lost Files: Exhibit B on his Grindstone ...
Ensemble Cast Revealed For THE WIZ Ahead of National Tour and Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - August 02, 2023
The complete ensemble cast has been announced for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz! The casting comes in advance of the musical's national tour, which kicks off this fall before returning to Broadway in the Spring of 2024....
Riley Green With Special Guests Easton Corbin and Neon Union Come to North Charleston PAC
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2023
Riley Green and special guests Easton Corbin and Neon Union bring the #ONENIGHTONLY Acoustic Concert to North Charleston Performing Arts Center next month. The performance is set for August 23 at 7:30pm....
Video: Hardy Releases 'Truck Bed' Music Video
by Michael Major - July 19, 2023
A quick rewind starts to paint the full picture: the entertainer and a few hundred friends – including actor King Bach, former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, HARDY's touring band (Harry Miree, Justin Loose, Rhett Smith), and professional golfer John Daly – tearing it up in a lat...
Emily Ann Roberts Announces Debut Full Length Album 'Can't Hide Country' Coming This Fall
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023
Can't Hide Country marks a significant milestone in Emily Ann Roberts' career, solidifying her position as a rising force in country music. This album is a testament to her unwavering dedication to crafting authentic country music similar to what she grew up on back home in East, Tennessee. ...
Uncle Kracker Announces New Single 'Reason To Drink'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023
From time-to-time life puts us in a position where we need a reason to drink, and the multi-genre and multi-platinum hitmaker, Uncle Kracker, has a few you can lean on. The forthcoming “Reason To Drink,” penned by Matthew Shafer (Uncle Kracker), Blair Daly and Troy Verges, is a thirst quencher o...
CMA FEST: 50 YEARS OF FAN FAIR Will Air on ABC
by Michael Major - July 06, 2023
Following the premiere of “CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair” on Hulu, the film is coming to Hulu. The 75-minute documentary also features notable artists including Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Wynonna Judd, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton, Carrie Under...
Lauren Alaina to Perform Unreleased Song on THE BACHELORETTE
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023
Fresh off the release of her six-song Big Loud Records debut, Unlocked, multi-platinum powerhouse Lauren Alaina will take the stage on an upcoming episode of ABC's The Bachelorette. The episode will feature a special one-on-one date with an intimate performance of an all-new, unreleased song by Alai...
Ashley Cooke Announces Headlining 'shot in the dark' Tour
by Michael Major - June 26, 2023
Ashley Cooke embarks on her first headlining tour, bringing her highly-anticipated album direct to fans nationwide beginning on Aug. 23 in Panama City, Fla.. The shot in the dark Tour will take Cooke's sun-kissed blend of two-lane pop Country to 24 cities this summer and fall, calling upon rising ar...
Diplo Unveils New Thomas Wesley Track 'Without You' Feat. Elle King
by Michael Major - June 23, 2023
Diplo debuts a new song from his country persona Thomas Wesley, “Without You,” featuring acclaimed vocalist Elle King. The new song arrives alongside a video shot and directed by Thomas Falcone in Nashville at CMA Fest, where Diplo and King performed the track live for the first time. More Thoma...
Stephen Wilson Jr. Releases Moving Dedication to His Late Father
by Michael Major - June 16, 2023
The Southern Indiana-born, Nashville-based artist Stephen Wilson Jr. released new single “Father's Son,” a stirring tribute to his late father soundtracked by delicate strings and sweeping slide guitar. The song is his first new release following his critically-acclaimed debut EP bon aqua, relea...
HunterGirl Closes Out CMA Music Fest With Massive Crowd
by Michael Major - June 14, 2023
HunterGirl kicked off her CMA Music Festival at Cumulus' Pre-CMA kickoff concert among fellow artists Russell Dickerson, Brett Young, Scott McCreery, Morgan Evans, Tenille Arts and Jordan Harvey and wrapped it with one of the highest attended shows at the Spotlight Stage inside Fan Fair X on Sunday....
CMA Fest Breaks Records in Its 50th Year
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023
Luke Combs welcomed Vince Gill for a performance of “One More Last Chance,” while Carly Pearce brought Jo Dee Messina to the stage for an exciting rendition of “I’m Alright.” Elle King and Tanya Tucker joined Lainey Wilson for an electric performance of “Texas (When I Die).” The roar o...
Craig Campbell's 'Outskirts of Heaven' is Certified Gold
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023
Country star Craig Campbell was halfway through his rousing set on the Dr. Pepper AMP Stage at CMA Fest on Saturday, when his manager, Maddy Grossl, interrupted him with news that his smash hit “Outskirts of Heaven” was certified GOLD. She, Craig’s wife and daughter, producer Mickey Jack Cones...
Kimberly Perry Drops Debut Solo EP 'Bloom'
by Michael Major - June 09, 2023
Produced by Jimmy Robbins, BLOOM paints the picture of an honest woman who has experienced all life's highs and lows and finally found her own voice. Perry penned the entire record herself, alongside other hit songwriters including Jimmy Robbins, Nicolle Galyon, Jesse Frasure, Sasha Sloan, Casey Bro...
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