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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Miranda Lambert Releases New Single 'It All Comes Out in the Wash'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 18, 2019
GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Miranda Lambert is thundering back to country radio with her brand new single “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” which premiered this morning across radio stations nationwide – Lambert's first taste of new solo music in nearly three years....
Gabby Barrett Named Radio Disney's NBT Featured Artist
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 17, 2019
Warner Music Nashville recording artist Gabby Barrett has been named Radio Disney's NBT (Next Big Thing), it was announced today. NBT is a multiplatform talent program that puts the spotlight on breakout artists and showcases their journey to success. The country singer will be featured in a series ...
CMA Fest Heads to ABC on August 4
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 09, 2019
"CMA Fest," the Music Event of Summer, brings the hottest music acts together on one stage for three full hours of epic collaborations and must-see performances, SUNDAY, AUG. 4 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. The prime-time special, hosted by Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini with special guest host ...
Taylon Hope Secures Ongoing Performance Dates With Wildhorse Saloon
by Marianka Swain - July 04, 2019
West Jefferson, NC Country music songwriter and performing artist, Taylon Hope, has checked off another of her dreams since relocating to Nashville to pursue her career in Country music. Hope announced earlier this month via social media she would be playing at the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon on...
Trisha Yearwood Returns to Country Radio with Highest Debut, Biggest Add Day of Her Career
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 11, 2019
Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning country superstar Trisha Yearwood dropped her new single “Every Girl In This Town” on June 6thand made a triumphant return to country radio. With 84 total adds, “Every Girl In This Town” marks Trisha's highest debut and biggest add day of her career. It...
CMA Fest Delivers Epic Surprise Performances And Sold Out Crowds
by BWW Staff - June 10, 2019
Four straight days of sold-out shows and capacity crowds, as well as surprise performances and collaborations, made the 48th annual CMA Fest one for the record books. At Nissan Stadium, Lil Nas X created one of the festival's most talked-about moments Saturday night, joined by Billy Ray Cy...
Deborah Allen Surprised With Proclamation From Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Celebrating 40 Years In Music
by BWW Staff - June 10, 2019
Country music veteran Deborah Allen was surprised with a special presentation by T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang and WSM's Devon O'Day at Nashville's 3rd & Lindsley Wednesday night during the 6th annual Country For A Cause, benefiting Monroe Carell Jr's Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. A procla...
Chris Janson Takes Ohio Stadium, Nissan Stadium In Jam-Packed Concert Weekend
by BWW Staff - June 10, 2019
Electrifying entertainer Chris Janson spread “Good Vibes” state to state on Saturday and Sunday during one of the biggest country music weekends of the year. Kicking it off at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Janson joined the “King of Country” George Strait and superstar Blake Shelton for the Bu...
VIDEO: Trisha Yearwood Releases New Single 'Every Girl in This Town'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 06, 2019
After teasing its impending arrival last month and heightening anticipation, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning country superstar Trisha Yearwood unveils her new single “Every Girl In This Town.”...
Nashville's Best Kept Musical Secret IndieFest 3.0 Set For June 6-9
by Tori Hartshorn - June 05, 2019
Center Stage Magazine announces IndieFest 3.0, a truly unique musical experience, started in June of 2017, to be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike - and it's totally free. IndieFest 3.0 brings a stage, and a voice, to some of the country's biggest independent newcomers. IndieFest 3.0 held do...
Randy Travis Releases First Song in Six Years, 'One In A Row'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2019
In the midst of promoting his memoir, Forever and Ever, Amen, Randy Travis gives fans a reason to celebrate with his first music release in six years. “One In A Row”, is a song about missing someone as much as the world has missed the Country Music Hall of Fame member's one-of-a-kind barito...
Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini Return To Host CMA FEST
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2019
The Country Music Association has announced country music superstars Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini will return to host "CMA Fest," the music event of the summer, with multimedia personality Bobby Bones tapped as a special guest host. "CMA Fest," the three-hour prime-time concert special, which b...
Marty Brown Returns to CMA Fest
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 03, 2019
Singer/songwriter Marty Brown returns to CMA Fest with a performance trifecta. The popular entertainer kicks off the week with a 4 p.m. performance today at Center Stage Live at The 615 Hideaway (broadcasting on Facebook Live), and on Friday, June 7, he will take the CMA Spotlight Stage for ...
CMA FEST Champions Music Education Through The CMA Foundation
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 31, 2019
In just two short weeks, tens of thousands of Country Music fans from around the globe will descend upon Nashville for the 48th annual CMA Fest, the four-day music festival featuring more than 300 artists performing on 11 stages throughout downtown Nashville. Artists performing at CMA Fest donate t...
Stephen Martines Releases Summer Anthem ALRIGHT Debuted by Think Country
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2019
Stephen Martines is a lot of things, not the least of which is a well-versed musician and songwriter. The actor/singer/model/former athlete is releasing a new single just in time for summer, “Alright.” Strong banjo and guitar, mixed with pop beats and Martines' soulful sound, are the perfect ...
Country Music Association Announces the Rob Potts International Exchange Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2019
The Country Music Association invites those interested in pursuing a career in the Country Music industry to apply for the 2020 Rob Potts International Exchange Program. The four-week industry-focused program, which honors the memory of the late Australian promoter Rob Potts, will se...
CMA Fest Announces Eric Church As Performer At Nissan Stadium
by Tori Hartshorn - May 28, 2019
CMA Fest has just announced Eric Church as an additional performer at Nissan Stadium Friday, June 7. Church will take the stage at CMA Fest between shows on his highly successful Double Down Tour, where he made history Saturday night setting the new attendance record at Nissan Stadium with 56...
PRAYED FOR YOU Singer Matt Stell Releases EVERYWHERE BUT ON EP
by Tori Hartshorn - May 24, 2019
RECORDS/Arista Nashville recording artist, Matt Stell, is excited to release his seven-song Everywhere But On EP on all platforms today, May 24. The highly-anticipated collection, co-produced by Stell and Wide Open Music's Ash Bowers, includes the lead single, “Prayed For You.” Written by...
CMA Fest Reveals Xfinity Fan Fair X Stage Lineups
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 23, 2019
CMA Fest has announced additional performances and appearances at Xfinity Fan Fair X, CMA Fest's Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience, where fans get up close and personal with their favorite artists. Xfinity Fan Fair X returns to Music City Center for action-packed entertainment daily from 9:30 A...
CMA Songwriters Series Returns To Nashville on June 5
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019
The Country Music Association's acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series Presented by U.S. Bank will return to the CMA Theater in Nashville Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 PM with performances by Tracy Lawrence, Heather Morgan, Eric Paslay and Liz Rose. The songwriter's round is a fan favorite that will...
Luke Combs' New EP THE PREQUEL Out 6/7
by Tori Hartshorn - May 21, 2019
CMA and ACM-award winner Luke Combs will release his highly anticipated new EP, The Prequel, June 7 via River House Artists/Columbia Nashville. Pre-save/pre-add HERE....
Luke Combs' BEER NEVER BROKE MY HEART Sets Record For Most Adds At Mediabase
by Tori Hartshorn - May 14, 2019
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Tenille Arts Releases CALL YOU NAMES Video
by Tori Hartshorn - May 10, 2019
Tenille Arts turned to YouTube to debut the music video for her latest Reviver Records single “Call You Names” this week. Shot on a Los Angeles soundstage, the clip features mothers, grandmothers and daughters interacting, as Tenille sings the beautifully touching song. Tenille's own mother, Gle...
Luke Combs' New Single BEER NEVER BROKE MY HEART Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - May 08, 2019
Luke Combs' new single “Beer Never Broke My Heart” premiered this morning worldwide at country radio. Stream/purchase HERE. The song's official music video will also debut today at 12:15pm ET. Combs will be chatting with fans ahead of the video launch on YouTube Music starting at 12:00pm ET. ...
Kassi Ashton Joins Maren Morris' 'GIRL: The World Tour' For Select Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 07, 2019
Kassi Ashton, one of the most compelling rising stars in Nashville has announced she will be joining select dates of Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Maren Morris' 'GIRL: The World Tour' this fall, marking Kassi's first ever tour. ...
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