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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Tucker Wetmore Extends 'The Brunette World Tour' with New U.S. Dates
by Josh Sharpe - March 02, 2026
Tucker Wetmore has extended The Brunette World Tour presented by NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, adding 17 new dates to the run. Newly announced shows include stops in major markets such as Los Angeles, Chicago and more. ...
Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern to Retire at the End of 2026
by Josh Sharpe - January 14, 2026
Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA), will retire at the end of 2026, marking the conclusion of her 12-year-tenure in the role. Trahern will remain engaged in her role as CEO until the end of the year, working with the Board and senior leadership amid a search for her ...
Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, & More Join CMA Awards Performances Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - November 13, 2025
Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, and Chris Stapleton join the growing list of performers for this year’s CMA Awards....
Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, & More to Perform at THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS
by Josh Sharpe - November 06, 2025
The Country Music Association and ABC have announced the initial lineup of performers for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,' including Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Lainey Wilson, and more....
Lainey Wilson Returning to Host 'The 59th Annual CMA Awards'
by Josh Sharpe - September 30, 2025
The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed that nine-time CMA Award winner Lainey Wilson will return as host for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” for a second consecutive year....
Lily Rose Unveils ‘I Know What I Want Tour’ for Fall 2025
by Josh Sharpe - July 08, 2025
Lily Rose is hitting the road this fall with her I Know What I Want Tour, bringing her live show to fans across the country. The 17-stop run kicks off September 11 in Boston, Mass....
Kelsea Ballerini Adds Second Sydney and Melbourne Shows to Australian Tour
by Josh Sharpe - July 01, 2025
Due to presale ticket demand, second and final Sydney and Melbourne shows have been added for Kelsea Ballerini's Live on Tour in Australia. General on sale for all five shows begins Tuesda,y 1 July at 2pm local time....
Kelsea Ballerini to Play Austalian Headline Dates This December
by Josh Sharpe - June 27, 2025
Five‑time GRAMMY Award nominee, multiple Academy of Country Music and CMA Award winner, and multi‑platinum singer‑songwriter, producer, and author Kelsea Ballerini will return to Australia this December for a run of highly anticipated headline shows. ...
Liam St. John Details Extensive 'Man Of The North' Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - June 18, 2025
On the heels of announcing his anticipated debut studio album Man Of The North, roots-rock rambler Liam St. John has unveiled his extensive 50+ date headline tour in support of the upcoming record. ...
Lineup Revealed for CMA FEST Concert Special: Kelsea Ballerini, Dylan Scott, & More
by Josh Sharpe - June 17, 2025
The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed the jam-packed lineup featured in the CMA Fest primetime concert television special, including Kelsea Ballerini, Dylan Scott, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Marcus King, and more....
Louie TheSinger to Embark on 14-City 'One For The Hometown' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - June 09, 2025
Louie TheSinger has announced his 14-city One For The Hometown headlining tour in support of his new album One For The Hometown (MCA), which was released June 6. ...
Video: The War And Treaty Perform 'Hey Driver' AMERICAN IDOL Season Finale
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025
Last night, the award-winning powerhouse duo The War And Treaty performed “Hey Driver,” on the Season 23 finale of American Idol. Watch the performance now! ...
Texas Singer-Songwriter Dylan Gossett Sets 'The Westward Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025
Dylan Gossett has revealed his newly announced headline run dubbed The Westward Tour, which will see him performing in the biggest venues of his career thus far across North America this fall....
Ingrid Andress, Tiera Kennedy, & More Join Concert For Love & Acceptance
by Josh Sharpe - May 05, 2025
Ingrid Andress, Billy Gilman, Tiera Kennedy, and Runaway June will now take the stage for the tenth anniversary of the Concert for Love & Acceptance. The show is set to take place on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Category 10—formerly the Wildhorse Saloon....
Video: Zach Top Performs 'I Never Lie' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2025
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Zach Top made his late-night television debut last night, performing “I Never Lie” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Watch the performance now!...
Video: Edwin McCain Unmasked as 'Nessy' on THE MASKED SINGER
by Josh Sharpe - April 24, 2025
Singer-Songwriter Edwin McCain was ‘UNMASKED’ last night on The Masked Singer, ending his impressive run up to the Final 6 as the costumed character “Nessy.” Watch the video here!...
Texas Singer-Songwriter Dylan Gossett Sets 'The American Trail Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - April 07, 2025
Dylan Gossett has revealed he'll hit the road once again this July on The American Trail Tour, which will make stops across the midwest and west in Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana....
Dasha, David Archuleta, & More Join GLAAD's Concert for Love & Acceptance
by Josh Sharpe - April 02, 2025
Dasha, David Archuleta, Brooke Eden, Lindsay Ell, and Sam Williams will take the stage for the tenth anniversary of GLAAD's Concert for Love & Acceptance in Nashville....
Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini & More Join CMA Fest; See the Full Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - March 26, 2025
CMA Fest is back! The world’s longest-running Country Music festival returns Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8, with Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, and more....
THE VOICE Winner Bryce Leatherwood to Release Self-Titled Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - March 14, 2025
In 2022, singer/songwriter Bryce Leatherwood competed on the NBC hit television show The Voice and was crowned the Season 22 winner in December. His self-titled debut album is set for release May 16, 2025....
Dasha Returns With New Single 'Not At This Party'
by Josh Sharpe - February 28, 2025
In a bold return, RIAA Platinum certified pop-country sensation, Dasha, kickstarts her sophomore country project with a new single entitled “Not At This Party.' Listen to it now!...
Rising Star Carter Faith Unveils New Track 'If I Had Never Lost My Mind…'
by Josh Sharpe - February 21, 2025
Breakout Nashville vocalist and songwriter Carter Faith has shared a new track, “If I Had Never Lost My Mind…' More new music is imminent from Faith, who is currently supporting Ella Langley on a run of U.S. dates. Listen to the song now!...
HARDY Confirms JIM BOB World Tour Kicking Off in May
by Josh Sharpe - February 10, 2025
Country rock superstar HARDY will embark on the JIM BOB World Tour this May, headlining arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S. through September, plus festival dates in North America and festivals and first-ever headline shows in Europe....
Dolly Parton Reveals Vocalists for 'Threads: My Songs in Symphony' Performances
by Josh Sharpe - February 10, 2025
Music Icon Dolly Parton has announced the seven powerhouse vocalists who will bring her newly orchestrated songs to life at the world premiere of her new symphonic concert, Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony. ...
Lauren Alaina Pays Tribute to 'Those Kind Of Women' With New Song
by Josh Sharpe - January 22, 2025
Entering a new musical chapter, powerhouse vocalist and Grand Ole Opry member Lauren Alaina has released a new song “Those Kind Of Women,” available now. Listen to the song here!...
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