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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54TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS Announce Additional Performers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 05, 2020
Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Ingrid Andress, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, Jenee Fleenor, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce and Lee Brice, Keith Urban, and Morgan Wallen are set to take the star-studded stage....
Highlights From THE 54th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS Nominations Announcement
by A.A. Cristi - September 01, 2020
Luke Combs anda??Carly Pearce revealed the nominees in select categories for a?oeThe 54th Annual CMA Awardsa?? today on ABC's a?oeGood Morning America,a?? live from the historic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Head to CMAawards.com to view the full list of nominees. ...
Luke Combs & Carly Pearce Will Reveal Nominees for the 54TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS Sept. 1
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 28, 2020
Nominees for a?oeThe 54th Annual CMA Awardsa?? will be revealed Tuesday, Sept. 1, with select categories announced by Luke Combs and Carly Pearce on ABCa??s a?oeGood Morning America.'...
The Buckleys Announce Debut Album DAYDREAM
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 12, 2020
Australian rising stars The Buckleys have announced the release of their Daydream album for September 25th via Snakefarm Records in the UK. This 12-track debut features the Australian Country Radio Number 1 hit and title-track, a??Daydreama??....
Luke Bryan Hosts CMA BEST OF FEST Tonight
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 13, 2020
Tonight is the night! Country Music superstar Luke Bryan hosts a?oeCMA Best of Fest,a?? a three-hour retrospective airing tonight at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network....
Kane Brown Added to CMA SUMMER STAY-CAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 30, 2020
It's almost time! Get your summer of Country started tomorrow, July 1 with a?oeCMA Summer Stay-Cay presented by Budweiser Nitro Gold.a??...
Luke Combs, Maddie & Tae, Rascal Flatts and More Join Lineup for CMA SUMMER STAY-CAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 24, 2020
The countdown is on! In just one week, the Country Music Association brings your favorite Country stars together for “CMA Summer Stay-Cay presented by Budweiser Nitro Gold,” a brand new, multi-hour live stream variety event sure to be one of the hottest nights of summer. ...
ABC to Air CMA BEST OF FEST This July
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 15, 2020
Calling all country music fans! The Country Music Association and ABC are set to host the hottest country music event of the summer when a?oeCMA Best of Festa?? features a retrospective of more than 25 unforgettable performances from the past 16 years of CMA Fest in Nashville. ...
Music Pays My Rent Celebrates Artists And Entrepreneurs, Donates 10% Of Profits To MusiCares
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 22, 2020
Singer/Songwriter Katy DuBois, of acclaimed music duo Maybe April, announces the creation of lifestyle and apparel brand 'Music Pays My Rent.' Singer/Songwriter Katy DuBois, of acclaimed music duo Maybe April, announces the creation of lifestyle and apparel brand 'Music Pays My Rent.'...
CMA FEST 2020 Has Been Cancelled
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 31, 2020
After careful deliberation, and in following the latest guidance from national, state and local authorities, the Country Music Association is sad to announce that CMA Fest will not take place in 2020....
Country Music Association Commits $100,000 To Nashville Tornado Relief On Behalf Of Its Members
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 16, 2020
The Country Music Association (CMA) is giving $100,000 for tornado relief through The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee's Emergency Response Fund, which supports affected communities and nonprofits helping victims address ongoing needs. The pledge was made Wednesday, March 11 with strong s...
Southern Halo Embarks On New Musical Journey As Duo
by Abigail Charpentier - March 02, 2020
Southern Halo is embarking on a new musical journey, transitioning from a trio to duo, with respected industry insider Cliff Downs (Wynonna Judd, B.J. Thomas, Glenn Campbell) taking the production helm....
CMA Selects Inaugural Participants For Rob Potts International Exchange Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2020
The Country Music Association has selected Julie Bowser (United States) and Megan Hopkins (Australia) as its inaugural participants of the Rob Potts International Exchange Program for individuals pursuing a career in the Country Music industry. Bowser and Hopkins will participate in the four-w...
Charles Esten is Heading to Palace Theater in Waterbury with his Band Six Wires
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 05, 2020
Charles Esten, known best for his role as Deacon Claybourne on the hit television show NASHVILLE, will appear March 28 at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, along with his band SIX WIRE. Tickets, which go on sale Friday February 7 and range from $55 - $65, with a limited number of $80 seats, that incl...
Nashvilles's Charles Esten And His Touring Band Six Wire Announced at Palace Theater
by A.A. Cristi - February 04, 2020
Charles Esten, known best for his role as Deacon Claybourne on the hit television show NASHVILLE, will appear March 28 at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, along with his band SIX WIRE. Tickets, which go on sale Friday February 7 and range from $55 a?" $65, with a limited number of $80 seats, that in...
CMA Foundation Announces National & Regional Grant Recipients
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2020
The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association (CMA) is thrilled to announce that 56 national and regional organizations have received grants totaling over $2.5 million. This investment is part of the Foundation's ongoing dedication to improving music education...
Country Music Association To Honor Tony Conway With CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 25, 2019
The Country Music Association will honor Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management founder/owner Tony Conway with its 2019 CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award. Conway received the news during last week's CMA Board of Directors meeting in Nashville, where he received a standing ovation...
Joe Walsh Joins Performance Honoring Kris Kristofferson at the CMA AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2019
a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awardsa?? has announced additional performers and presenters to its previously announced lineup. Joe Walsh joins Dierks Bentley alongside Sheryl Crow, Chris Janson and John Osborne for a special performance honoring Kris Kristofferson, the 2019 CMA Willie Nelson Lif...
Lockeland Share Their Third Single 'These Hands'
by Abigail Charpentier - November 01, 2019
Lockeland has announced the release of “These Hands,” the third single by the up and coming and in demand country music trio. The song was penned by band members, Mark Vikingstad and Kyndon Oakes and recorded at Blue Grotto Sound in Nashville, TN. Recently the trio provided direct support for C...
Mason Ramsey Drops Music Video for 'How Could I Not'
by Abigail Charpentier - October 18, 2019
Rising Country superstar MASON RAMSEY shared his latest music video today for “How Could I Not,” directed by Justin Clough and filmed at the Wilson County Fair in Lebanon, TN. The Country anthem is handpicked from Ramsey's recently released TWANG - EP – his first batch of music since his debut...
Curt Chambers Pays Homage to Alan Jackson with Cover
by Abigail Charpentier - October 16, 2019
Grammy winning, singer-songwriter Curt Chambers pays homage to one of his favorite country music superstars with a hard-hitting rendition of “Don't Rock the Jukebox.” The Philadelphia native infused his love of rock and blues into the remake of the classic 90's country anthem and deliberately ...
Haggard Brothers Perform In Payson And Sedona October 12-13; EmiSunshine To Open
by Julie Musbach - October 11, 2019
Merle Haggard's memory lives on, thanks to his sons, Ben and Noel, whose national tour brings them to Arizona this weekend....
Country Music Association Reveals Recipients Of Second Annual Kixstart Artist Scholarship
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 30, 2019
The Country Music Association has selected rising Country artists Angie K, Everette and Kylie Morgan as recipients of the second annual CMA KixStart Artist Scholarship. Throughout the year-long program, which officially launches Tuesday, Oct. 1, CMA will mentor the artists, connect them with...
Grammy Award Winner Curt Champbers Releases New Country Single 'Up In The Air'
by Julie Musbach - September 24, 2019
Curt Chambers is a GRAMMY winning singer-songwriter and producer who has gained notoriety for his unique fusions of rock, soul, country and hip hop. Curt released his third country music single 'Up in the Air' August 23rd, 2019....
Kiefer Sutherland Announces Special Edition of 'Reckless & Me'
by Abigail Charpentier - September 20, 2019
Kiefer Sutherland's sophomore album, the 10-song Reckless & Me, arrived earlier this year on a wave of praise and today he's announced a deluxe edition of the album is set for a September 27 release via BMG. Reckless & Me Special Edition includes the original album along with a bonus disc fea...
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