Dan + Shay to Play the HGTV Lodge on Monday June 12th!

Dan + Shay will play the HGTV Lodge on Monday, June 12th!  Click here for details and your chance to attend!

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New Performers Added to Nissan Stadium Lineup!

Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, and Brothers Osborne have been added to the Nissan Stadium Nightly Concerts on Friday, June 9th, Saturday June 10th, and Sunday June 11th, respectively.  This is a very pleasant surprise!

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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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The Budweiser Dome is Revealed...Full Lineup Released!

The Bud Dome schedule has been released and it's amazing! Come experience the future of Country music in an entirely new way. Never before seen at the CMA Festival, or any Country music festival, be the first to see your favorite superstars in a 360 experience. The Bud Dome will be debuting concerts filmed in 360 by Lady Antebellum, Gary Allan, Eric Church, Kip Moore, and Dierks Bentley.

Live performances by special surprise Grammy winning artists as well as Gary Allan, Shenandoah, Deana Carter, Canaan Smith, Maddie & Tae, Lauren Alaina, Clare Dunn, Eric Paslay, and more!

Click here for the full lineup!
Click here for the Official Budweiser Dome Website!

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The Bud Dome...What We Know!

There is a lot of buzz surrounding the mysterious Bud Dome, but very little information has been released regarding this new CMA Music Festival Venue.

We do know that the Bud Dome will be located in a parking lot on 8th Avenue S. between Broadway and Demonbreun Avenue.  The following performances have been announced:

Shenandoah - Thu 6/8 at 3:45 PM
Lauren Alaina - Sat 6/10  at 6:00 PM
Clare Dunn - Sun 6/11 at 2:45 PM

Here's hoping for more info soon!

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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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Chris Stapleton to Miss CMA Music Festival!

In disappointing news, Chris Stapleton has cancelled the next three weeks of his tour, including his Sunday, June 11th CMA Fest appearance at Nissan Stadium.  The now open slot has not been filled yet.  We hope that Chris is well, and offer prayers to him and his family for whatever they may need during this time.

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood to Appear at HGTV Lodge During 2017 CMA Music Festival!

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will appear at the HGTV Lodge at CMA Fest 2017!  Various radio stations have been promoting a listen to win contest with a meet and greet with Garth and Trisha at the HGTV Lodge as the prize!  The date and time of the appearance has not been released, but we suspect that it will occur on Thursday, June 8th at about 3 pm, filling the gap between Keith Urban and Brothers Osborne.  The Garth Brooks World Tour is scheduled to be in Montana from June 9th - June 11th.  Check your local country radio station's website to see if they are promoting the contest for your chance to enter to win!

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Nissan Stadium Anthem Performers Announced

The artists who will be performing the National Anthem as we salute Old Glory at Nissan Stadium during the 2017 CMA Music Festival have been announced!  Phil Vassar along with the United States Customs and Border Protection Color Guard will start the nightly stadium shows on Thursday, and Brook Eden will perform on Friday.  The Knoxville, TN Central High School Bobcat Company Choral Group, led by Matt Parks will sing on Saturday, and Restless Heart on Sunday.

Check out the complete 2017 CMA Fest Nissan Stadium lineup here!

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Another New Stage Coming to CMA Fest???

Shenandoah has announced that they will be playing the Bud Dome Stage on Thursday, June 8th at 3:45 PM!  The above picture is featured on the activities page of the official CMA Music Festival website, but no description is listed at present.  Stay tuned for details!

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2017 CMA Fest Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater Lineup Announced!

Ascend Amphitheater will host the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage during the 2017 CMA Music Festival.  This newly added stage will feature nightly concerts beginning at 6:15 PM on June 8-10.

Check out the Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater lineup here!  

We are excited to see Kellie Pickler, Sara Evans, Ryan Kinder, High Valley, RaeLynn, Hunter Hayes, and Dan + Shay!

These shows will be free and open to the public!  Doors will open at 6 PM nightly.

Early Entry for Nash Pass Holders

CMA Fest Nash Pass holders will receive a VIP seating voucher that allows entry to the venue starting at 5 PM through a separate VIP entrance located next to the main box office.  Seating is first come, first served.

Nash Pass purchasers also receive 4-day admission to Fan Fair X inside Music City Center, and self-guided tours of the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.  You can purchase the Nash Pass here.

Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater

When: 6 PM - 11 PM / June 8-10
            (Doors at 5 PM for Nash Pass / 6 PM for public)

Where: Ascend Amphitheater

Tickets: Free Non-Ticketed General Admission
              VIP Early Entry with Nash Pass.

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CMA Announces Four Stage Lineups! HGTV Lodge, CMA Close Up Stage, the Durango Music Spot, and Radio Disney have Been Released!

The CMA released the lineups for the HGTV Lodge, CMA Close Up Stage, Durango Music Spot, and Radio Disney Stage today!  Check out the lineups below!

The HGTV Lodge is just as fantastic as ever!  If are lucky to win these performance through the Ulitimate Fan Experience Drawing as they feature superstars and other well-establisehed country music artists in an intimate venue!  This year's spectacular lineup will feature Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Darius Rucker, Chris Janson, and many more!

HGTV Lodge Lineup

We are excited for Artists of the Day Martina McBride (Thursday) and Brad Paisley (Saturday)!  Friday and Sunday's Artist of the day are to be announced soon!

CMA Close Up Stage Lineup

We are a little disappointing with this years' Durango Music Spot lineup but will be happy to catch performances by Wade Hayes, Mickey Gilley, and Jeannie Seely.

Durango Music Spot Lineup

We are impressed with the talent coming to the Radio Disney Country Stage this year!  It's going to be a jam packed venue with appearances by Hunter Hayes, High Valley, and Luke Combs! We aslo hope to see LANCO, LOCASH, Carly Pearce, and Kalie Shorr!

Radio Disney Country Stage Lineup

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Ascend Amphitheater to Host Free Nightly Concerts on the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage!

Ascend Amphitheater will host the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage during the 2017 CMA Music Festival.  This newly added stage will feature nightly concerts from 7 PM - 10:30 PM on June 8-11.  These shows will be free and open to the public!  Doors will open at 6 PM nightly.  The lineup will be released later this month, and is expected to include up and coming as well as established country music artists!  A fan photo line is expected to be running at this location as well!

Early Entry for Nash Pass Holders

CMA Fest Nash Pass holders will receive a VIP seating voucher that allows entry to the venue starting at 5 PM through a separate VIP entrance located next to the main box office.  Seating is first come, first served.

Nash Pass purchasers also receive 4-day admission to Fan Fair X inside Music City Center, and self-guided tours of the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.  You can purchase the Nash Pass here.

Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater

When: 7 PM - 10:30 PM / June 8-11
            (Doors at 5 PM for Nash Pass / 6 PM for public)

Where: Ascend Amphitheater

Tickets: Free Non-Ticketed General Admission
              VIP Early Entry with Nash Pass.

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2017 CMA Fest Music City Stage at the Bridgestone Visitor Center Lineup!

The 2017 CMA Music Festival Music City Stage lineup was released today! This small stage at the Nashville Visitor Center inside the Bridgestone Arena Tower is a great place to hear up and comers while cooling off in the air conditioning! It has been a lesser known stage in the past so it hasn't been very crowded!

Click here to see what other up and coming country artists are playing the Music City Stage at CMA Fest 2017!!!

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2017 CMA Fest Forever Country Stage Lineup!

The 2017 CMA Music Festival Forever Country Stage lineup was released today! We are excited to see Tracey Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Mark Wills, Julie Roberts, Shenandoah, Colin Raye, Mark Chesnutt and many more!  Click here to see what other great country artists are playing the Forever Country Stage at CMA Fest 2017!!!

The Budweiser Acoustic Stage that debuted in 2016 and highlighted little know newcomers is undergoing a massive upgrade and will be rebranded as the Budweiser Forever Country Stage for the 2017 CMA Music Festival! This new stage will be located in the park behind Ascend Amphitheater and will feature country music stars from the 80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s!

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2017 CMA Fest "Music City Stage" Performers Revealed!

Last year, the CMA branded the small stage at the Nashville Visitor Center inside the Bridgestone Arena Tower as the "Music City Stage!"  This little stage is a great place to hear up and comers while cooling off in the air conditioning!  It has been a lesser known stage in the past so it wan't very crowded!  It was a great place to grab meet and greets too!  We met Lindsay El there a few years ago!  This year's line up includes: Jimmie Allen, Sammy Arriaga, Kassi Ashton, Maggie Baugh, Brennley Brown, Brian Callihan, Dallas Caroline, Jessie Chris, Julia Cole, Nora Collins, Dalton & the Sheriffs and Shelly Fairchild.

We expect the full schedule for these performances to be released soon and we'll be sure to add them to our schedules as soon as they are!

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New for CMA Fest 2017: Budweiser Forever Country Stage Lineup Coming!

The Budweiser Acoustic Stage that debuted in 2016 and highlighted little know newcomers is undergoing a massive upgrade and will be rebranded as the Budweiser Forever Country Stage for the 2017 CMA Music Festival!  This new stage will be located in the park behind Ascend Amphitheater and will feature country music stars from the 80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s!

The shows will run from 11 am - 4:45 pm daily and will feature amazing lineups that will include: Jeff Bates, Bellamy Brothers, John Berry, Mark Chesnutt, Confederate Railroad, George Ducas, Emerson Drive, Exile, Andy Griggs, Ty Herndon, Tracey Lawrence, Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, Little Texas, Lonestar, Mila Mason, Terry McBride, Rick Monroe, Jamie O'Neal, James Otto, Danielle Peck, Trick Pony, Collin Raye, Restless Heart, Julie Roberts, Ray Scott, Shenandoah, Doug Supernaw, Rhonda Vincent and Daryle Singletary, Lari White, Mark Wills, and Darryl Worley.

We expect that the full schedule for these performances will be released soon and we'll be sure to add them to our schedules as soon as they are!  We are looking forward to this awesome stage that will turn the spotlight back towards some of our favorite country artists!

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2017 CMA Fest Nissan Stadium Lineup Revealed!

The 2017 CMA Music Festival Nissan Stadium lineup was released today! We are excited to see legends return to open each night, and can't wait to see Dierks Bentley, Kelsea Ballerini, Eric Church, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, and Brad Paisley!  Only 83 days to go...who's ready!!!?

Click here to see what other country music superstars are playing Nissan Stadium at CMA Fest 2017!!!

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CMA Fest 2017 Nissan Stadium Lineup Sneak Peak Update!

Individual artists continue to announce that they will be playing Nissan Stadium during the 2017 CMA Music Festival!  Sam Hunt led the way last night on twitter and many great performers have followed suit!

The following acts have let the cat out of the bag and will performing at the nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest 2017:

Luke Bryan
Cole Swindell
Thomas Rhett
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Blake Shelton
Darius Rucker
Sam Hunt
Kelsea Ballerini
Florida Georgia Line
Marrren Morris
Chris Young
Keith Urban

The complete lineup is set to be announced tomorrow morning (3/17) on ABC's Good Morning America!

Check out all the 2017 CMA Fest lineups here!

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2017 CMA Fest Nissan Stadium Lineup Sneak Peek!

Individual artists started leaking that they will be playing Nissan Stadium during the 2017 CMA Music Festival!  Sam Hunt led the way last night on twitter and some great performers have followed suit!

The following acts have let the cat out of the bag and will performing at the nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest 2017:

Luke Bryan
Cole Swindell
Thomas Rhett
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Blake Shelton
Darius Rucker
Sam Hunt

The complete lineup is set to be announced tomorrow morning (3/17) on ABC's Good Morning America!

Check out all the 2017 CMA Fest lineups here!

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