Music City Gives Back Lineup Grows!

Rodney Atkins has announced that the 8th Annual Music City Gives Back Concert is moving from downtown Nashville to Ascend Park and will take place on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 5 PM.  Big & Rich is set to Kick off CMA Fest Weeks at the annual event hosted by country star, Rodney Atkins to benefit W.O. Smith Music School!  Ashley McBryde, Travis Denning, and Drew Baldridge will also perform!

The concert is free and open to the public.  No details have been released regarding the availability of select artists to sign autographs in a free, no-ticket-required sponsor activation area, which has been customary in the past.

2018 Music City Gives Back
When: Monday, June 4, 2018 at 5 PM
Where: Ascend Park
Tickets: Free/Non-Ticketed Event

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Complete List of Big Machine Booth and Store Signings Released!

Big Machine has released its #CMAFest2017 Schedules!!!
Click images to enlarge!

Check out their website here!

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Bongo Java Cafe to Host Sony Music Nashville Events!

Hear live acoustic performances by Sony Music Nashville's hottest new artists and have a chance to purchase official merchandise to have autographed on the spot! Seth Ennis, Kane Brown, LANCO, CAM, Luke Combs, and Levon are scheduled to appear throughout CMA Fest week.  These events will take place at the Bongo Java Cafe inside the Omni hotel and are free and open to the public so get in line early! Schedule below.

Seth Ennis	Thu	6/8	11:00 AM
Kane Brown	Thu	6/8	4:00 PM
LANCO	Fri	6/9	9:30 AM
CAM	Fri	6/9	11:00 AM
Luke Combs	Sat	6/10	3:30 PM
Levon	Sun	6/11	2:00 PM

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Alan Jackson to Play Free Show Today at Preds Party on Broadway!

Country music legend, Alan Jackson, will play a free concert today on Lower Broadway before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins!

The "Broadway Smash: Preds Party with a Purpose," will start at 3:30 PM with Jackson performing at 4:45 PM. The stage will be at Fifth and Broadway facing the Cumberland River and large screens will be places around the event site and on the stage. Folding chairs and small bags (no larger than 12”x12”) will be permitted. Coolers, backpacks and large bags will not be allowed for public safety.

Broadway Smash: Preds Party with a Purpose
Featuring Alan Jackson
When: Today, June 3rd
            Doors at 3:30 PM
            Performance at 4:45 PM
            Game at 7 PM
Where: 5th and Broadway

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Midland to Play the Whiskey Bent Saloon on June 8th!

Midland will play a free show on Thurdsay, June 8th at 11:30 PM at the Whiskey Bent Saloon!  We are happy to see the newcomers with a vintage sound playing CMA Fest!

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Dustin Lynch Returns to "The Stage" on Sunday June 11th!

Dustin Lynch will perform a "Stay Country" show once again at The Stage on Lower Broadway!  The show is free and open to the public.  Doors open at 11:00 am and the show starts around 1 pm!

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Blake Shelton to Headline Craig Wiseman's 2017 Stars for Second Harvest!

Blake Shelton is set to headline Craig Wiseman's 2017 Stars for Second Harvest!  He will join previously announced performers Chris Lane and The Warren Brothers for the annual concert that raises money for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.

2017 Stars for Second Harvest
When: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 7:30 PM
Where: Ryman Auditorium
Tickets: $35/$55 Available here

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Ryan Kinder to Host Warner Music Stadium Show After Parties!

Ryan Kinder is set to host Waffle House: Scattered, Smothered, Covered, and Country with Ryan Kinder & Friends nightly from Thursday, June 8th through Saturday, June 10th!  The show will kick-off at 11 PM nightly at Aerial, located at 411 Broadway.  These shows are free and open to the public.

Waffle House: Scattered, Smothered, Covered, and Country with Ryan Kinder & Friends
When: Thursday, June 8, 2017 - Saturday, June 10, 2017 / 11 PM
Where: Aerial (411 Broadway)
Tickets: Free/Non-Ticketed Event

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Redneck Riviera Lineups Announced!

John Rich is bringing the Club Redneck Riviera Stage back to the CMA Music Festival for 2017. The party debuted at the 2014 CMA Music Festival and was located on 1st Ave N. near Fort Nashborough and featured a mix of performances and signings by Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy, Darryl Worley, Keith Anderson, Olivia Lane, Sundy Best, Love & Theft, Jamie Lynn Spears, Kellie Pickler, Colt Ford, and more!

The 2017 Redneck Riviera Stage is set to rock all four days of the 2017 CMA Music Festival and will be located behind the forthcoming Redneck Riviera Honky Tonk Bar & Restaurant at 208-210 Broadway (formerly Mike's Ice Cream).

We are excited for Parmalee, Thompson Square, James Otto, Kristian, Bush, Colt Ford, and Darryl Worley! Full lineup below!

Check out all of the 2017 CMA Fest Stage Lineups here!
Members can download customizable and printable schedules from the Members Only section!

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CMT To Film Epic "CMT Crossroads" In Downtown Nashville on June 6th!

CMT is putting on its first open air Crossroads and doing so with tremendous flare!  It was peviosuly rumored that Lady Antebellum would team up with Earth, Wind, and Fire for a CMT Crossroads filming to take place during the CMA Music Festival, but we did not expect this!  In addition to Lady A and Earth, Wind, and Fire, Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker, Drake White, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, and Sara Evans have joined the lineup!

Fans are welcome to attend the taping on Tuesday, June 6, on the corner of 5th and Demonbreun. The taping begins at 8:30pm CT, but fans should plan to come early as early as possible to secure a spot.

Fans disappointed by Music City Gives Back being shifted to Monday should be in their glory as this event practically takes it place.

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Music City Gives Back Meet and Greet Schedule Released!

The autograph signing sessions at Music City Gives Back have been announced and will take place on Monday, June 5th from 10 AM to 1 PM!  No tickets are required for these signings.  They are first come, first served.  We are excited to see Phil Vassar, Jon Langston, Josh Thompson, Darryl Worley, Adam Craig, Canaan Smith, Jackie Lee, and more! Click the picture for the full lineup!

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SOLID's Nashville Music Market Returns for the 2017 CMA Music Festival!

The Solid Nashville Music Market is headed to the Music City Center this year to make way for the Preds! There are LOTS of amazing deals to be had, and they discount items more and more throughout the day. We've bought current releases for a fraction of retail, along with rare promotional items, and autographed memorabilia! It really is a great event and you should be sure to check it out!!!

Nashville Music Market
When: Saturday June 10 / 8AM - 2PM
Where: Music City Center Room 102

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Phil Vassar to Play Acme Feed & Seed Tuesday June 6th!

Phil Vassar will be playing in the Hatchery at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 8:45 PM!  Doors open at 7 PM and opening act, Lexie Hayden, will play at 7 PM.  Tickets are on sale now for $20,

Phil Vassar at Acme Feed & Seed
When: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 / 8:45 PM (Doors at 7 PM)
Where: Acme Feed & Seed (101 Broadway)
Tickets: $20 / Available Here

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The Country Network to Film Free Live Performances at The Valentine During the CMA Fest Week!

The Country Network will be taping live performance at the Valentine, located at 112 Broadway, on Tuesday, June 6th and Wednesday June 7th from 10 am - 8 pm!  The network is set to film over 20 performances, which are free and open to the public, over the two days.  Click the picture above for the full lineup!

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Alley Taps to Host Independent Artist Showcase During CMA Fest!

Center Stage Magazine and Heart Songs Corporation will present an independent country music artist showcase daily from June 8th through June 11th.  Over 50 artists are set to take the Alley Taps Stage at 162 Printers Alley during the 2017 CMA Music Festival!  Wade Hayes and Craig Wayne Boyd will play on Thursday and Ray Scott will perform on Friday! Click the above picture for the lineup!

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Music City Gives Back Has Been Moved to Monday June 5th!

Kip Moore is set to headline the 7th Annual Music City Gives Back Concert in downtown Nashville on Monday, June 5, 2017!  The annual event hosted by country star, Rodney Atkins, benefits W.O. Smith Music School and will take place on Broadway!  Brett Young, Granger Smith, Walker McGuire, and Cole Taylor are also scheduled to perform!

The concert has been moved to Monday and will join the "Broadway Smash: Preds Party with a Purpose" to celebrate the Predators as they fight for the Stanley Cup!

The concert is free and open to the public and performances will begin at 1 p.m. Select artists will also be available to sign autographs in the free, no-ticket-required sponsor activation area.

Music City Gives Back
When: Monday, June 5, 2017
Where: Broadway / Downtown Nashville
Tickets: Free/Non-Ticketed Event

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Losers to Host Whiskey Jam Parking Lot Party on June 7th!

Loser's will host another Whiskey Jam parking lot party this year!  This free show will be on Wednesday, June 7th  at Loser's Bar parking lot located at 1911 Division St! Doors at 5 PM show at 6 PM. 21 and over only! Lineup featuring: A Thousand Horses, Brandon Ray, Christian Lopez, Logan Mize, Shawn Lacy Band, Anthony Orio, Stone Senate, and Adley Stump!

Loser's Whiskey Jam
When: Tuesday, June 7th / 6:00 PM
Where: Loser's Bar parking lot (1911 Division St.)
Tickets: Free/Non-Ticketed Event

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Celebrity Family Feud to Take Over CMA Close Up Stage!

Survey says...FUN!  The Family Feud Celebrity Edition will come to the CMA Close Up Stage inside Fan Fair X on Sunday, June 11th at 1:30 PM!  Come watch as Country Stars duke it out with Reality Stars in a head to head show down!

The Country Stars will feature: Craig Campbell, Jeannie Seely, Parmalee, Ray Stevens, and Darryl Worley while the Reality Stars Team will consist of Nicole Franzel (Big Brother reigning winner), Caleb Reynolds (Big Brother/Survivor), Sheila Kennedy (Big Brother), James Fuertes (The Bachelorette), and Jessica "Figgy" Figueroa (Survivor)!

CMA Fest Family Feud: Country Stars vs. Reality Stars
When: Sunday, 6/11/2017 / 1:30 PM
Where: CMA Close-Up Stage inside Fan Fair X

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Losers to Host Whiskey Jam Parking Lot Party on June 6th!

Loser's will host a Whiskey Jam parking lot party again this year!  This free show will be on June 6th  at Loser's Bar parking lot located at 1911 Division St. on Tuesday June 6th!Doors at 5 PM show at 6 PM. 21 and over only! Lineup featuringJackie Lee, Jelly Roll, Mitchell Tenpenny, Travis Denning,
Steel Woods, Eric Van Houten, Dylan Schneider, and Jericho Woods.

Loser's Whiskey Jam
When: Tuesday, June 6th / 6 PM
Where: Loser's Bar parking lot (1911 Division St.)
Tickets: Free/Non-Ticketed Event

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CMT to Host Block Party June 6th & 7th!

CMT will be holding a free block party at Bridgestone Arena Plaza on Tuesday, June 6th and Wednesday, June 7th!  The party will feature performances by CMT Listen Up artists including: Seth Ennis, Michael Tyler, Jillian Jacqueline, Carly Pearce, Runaway June, and Jacob Davis!

If you want to be front and center for these performances you may send an email to the casting agency at AudCoRSVP@gmail.com.  Be sure to include your age, a clear and current photo, email address, and cell phone number!

CMT Block Party Featuring Listen Up! Performances
When: Tuesday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 7 / 11 AM - 5 PM
Where: Bridgestone Plaza
Tickets: Free

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