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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Gary Pratt's “When It's Our Love That's Lost” Hits #1 On National Radio Hits AC40 Char
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022
From an old coal mining town called Slickville in the heart of Pennsylvania, to becoming an international charting country artist, Gary Pratt is on a roll, up hill. Since the release of his 3rd acclaimed album, 'Something Worth Remembering (MTS Records)', Pratt has been claiming his well-earned spac...
Country Group LANCO Release New Single, 'Low Class Lovers'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022
Platinum-selling, award-winning group LANCO released “Low Class Lovers,” the lead song from their highly-anticipated forthcoming project. It is available at all digital retailers and streaming partners now....
The Red Clay Strays Release Debut Album 'Moment of Truth'
by Michael Major - April 29, 2022
This 12-track album blends its unique individualities and influences to create a project that breathes raw honesty. Band members Brandon Coleman (lead vocals/guitar), Drew Nix (vocals/electric guitar/harmonica), Zach Rishel (electric guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass), and John Hall (drums) collaborated ...
Darius Rucker Unveils New Single 'Same Beer Different Problem'
by Michael Major - April 29, 2022
Darius Rucker continues to share new music as he crafts a forthcoming solo album with “Same Beer Different Problem.” Written by the multi-Platinum star together with Tofer Brown, Sarah Buxton and Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi, the Ross Copperman-produced track offers a lighthearted take on the cha...
Caroline Jones to Release New Track 'Being A Woman (Is Like Being The Sun)'
by Michael Major - April 28, 2022
“Being A Woman (Is Like Being The Sun)” was written by Caroline, and features an incredible group of all-female Bluegrass musicians including GRAMMY Award-winning artist Alison Brown (producer/banjo), Rebecca Frazier (guitar/vocals), Kate Lee O’Connor (fiddle/harmony vocal), Mary Meyer (mandol...
CMA Fest Reveals Lineup For Nighttime Concerts At Ascend Amphitheater
by Michael Major - April 26, 2022
Night one is sure to bring the party with Chris Janson as headliner on Friday. Joining Janson will be Boy Named Banjo, LANCO, Peytan Porter and Mitchell Tenpenny. Shy Carter hosts the evening headlined by Cole Swindell, with performances from Ingrid Andress, Tyler Braden, Carter and Randall King. ...
Country Pop's Caroline Jones to Join the Zac Brown Band on Tour
by Marissa Tomeo - April 16, 2022
Today, country pop singer-songwriter Caroline Jones announced that she will rejoin multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning Zac Brown Band as a special guest band member for their “Out In The Middle Tour,” which will travel to 34 cities across the U.S. and Canada from April 22 to November 19...
Bailey James Pays Tribute to Her Late Brother in Her New Single 'The Crow'
by Michael Major - April 13, 2022
Rising star Bailey James puts her vocal, lyrical, and instrumental prowess on full display with her latest single 'The Crow.' She breathes a new and unique sound in all of her music, but this track especially displays her ability to create a mood with sound. 'The Crow' is now available on all digita...
Country Music Association's CMA Fest Reveals Initial 2022 Lineup
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022
Taking the nightly Nissan Stadium stage this year are Country Music superstars Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Russell Dickerson, Alan Jackson, Lady A, Parker McCollum, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Cole Swindell, Carrie...
Craig Campbell Releases 'by God' Single
by Michael Major - February 25, 2022
Craig Campbell's much anticipated new single, 'by God,' is available today on his Grindstone Records label. Written with longtime collaborators Thomas Archer and Jordan Walker, Craig turned to TikTok to gauge interest from his fans about releasing the new song. Plus, check out a new list of tour da...
Craig Campbell Announces New Tour Dates
by Michael Major - February 21, 2022
The neo-traditional country singer and songwriter has announced the “Craig Campbell Tour, by God.” The 11-city tour kicks off March 4 in Franklin, OH, and the first leg wraps in Indianapolis April 9. Special guest Styles Haury will join Campbell on the first four dates. Craig wrote “by God”...
Craig Campbell To Release 'by God' After TikTok Fan Poll
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022
Craig Campbell took to TikTok to perform a song he had recorded and gauge interest from his fans about releasing it. Craig has built a lasting career with impactful songs like “Outskirts of Heaven,” “Family Man,” “Outta My Head,' and others, and he wrote “by God” with longtime collabor...
VIDEO: Megan Barker Shares 'Missin Mistletoe' Music Video
by Michael Major - December 23, 2021
Megan Barker came into this world with songwriting in her blood. Born in Nashville, Megan’s father wrote songs for legends like Ronnie Milsap, Barbara Mandrell, Hank Williams Jr. and more. Barker has opened concerts for superstars like Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry, Eli Young Band and more....
Dusty Slay Comes to Comedy Works South, December 29 - January 1
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2021
Comedy Works has announced that Dusty Slay will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark. ...
VIDEO: Maddie Poppe Performs 'O Holy Night' on The Kelly Clarkson Show
by Michael Major - December 20, 2021
American Idol season 16 winner Maddie Poppe performed 'O Holy Night' on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Poppe is currently on her 'Acoustic Christmas Tour' with dates happening across the country through New Year's Eve where Poppe will perform alongside the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony. Check out the upco...
Ava Rowland Releases New Self-Titled EP
by Michael Major - December 17, 2021
The EP consists of her most recent previously released singles, showing off the range of her creativity and incredible musicality. Fan favorites such as her romantic tunes “If I Ever Fall In Love,” “Best Thing Around,” and more will all be included in her first-ever EP which is available bot...
VIDEO: Ava Rowland Releases Music Video for 'Love Away The Lonely'
by Michael Major - December 06, 2021
The high-spirited video channels retro style with ’70s aesthetics, bright colors, lava lamps, record players, and more! “Love Away The Lonely” was premiered by Sounds Like Nashville and is available to download and stream on all digital platforms. Watch the rising country star's new music vide...
Songs Revealed for CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Special
by Michael Major - November 22, 2021
Performers for the broadcast will include Gabby Barrett, Carly Pearce, Jimmie Allen, BRELAND, Brett Eldredge, Lady A, Pistol Annies, Carrie Underwood, and Lainey Wilson. The show blends holiday classics with several original songs performed in an intimate at-home setting that invites viewers to cele...
Maddie Poppe Announces Acoustic Christmas Tour
by Michael Major - November 09, 2021
Hoping to brighten the 2020 holiday season, Maddie released a holiday EP in November 2020, aptly titled Christmas From Home. She followed the release with a near-sold out Acoustic Christmas Tour. This November, Maddie will return with her Acoustic Christmas Tour hitting select cities across the U....
Ava Rowland Releases Latest Single 'Ghost'
by Michael Major - October 22, 2021
Rising country singer/songwriter Ava Rowland lingers in lost love with the release of her latest single, “Ghost.” The rising artist has been compared to the likes of Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift. Listen to the new track now!...
Gary Pratt Releases New Single 'Country To The Bone'
by Gigi Gervais - October 10, 2021
Pittsburg Native Gary Pratt returns with his second single 'Country to the Bone' off of his latest record, 'Something Worth Remembering'...
Charlie Worsham Joins the CMA Foundation's Artist Ambassador Program
by TV News Desk - August 12, 2021
“From the Mississippi Delta to the halls of power in our nation’s capital, I’ve been proud to work alongside the CMA Foundation to advocate for music education,' says Worsham. “It is critical that we offer the next generation a chance to discover themselves through the power of music.” ...
Hannah Anders Releases Video for 'Redneck Riding Hood'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 11, 2021
The video arc ends with her kicking the man to the curb, literally, and stealing his car. By putting a confident and refreshing spin on the old tale, Anders creates a character to be looked up to and admired. ...
The Country Music Association Hosts CMA SUMMER JAM!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 12, 2021
Artists taking the stage at Ascend Amphitheater on July 27 include Luke Bryan, Mickey Guyton, Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Cole Swindell, and Carrie Underwood....
Tony Jackson Kicks Off Summer With New Single 'Good Time'
by A.A. Cristi - June 18, 2021
One of Nashville's purest traditional country singers, Tony Jackson, returns to kick off the summer season with his latest feel-good single, “Good Time.” The song is available now at Apple Music, YouTube Music, Spotify and Amazon. To-date Jackson's songs and videos have garnered over 60 millio...
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