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CMA Music Festival 2016


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Nissan Stadium Concerts

One of the biggest stages in Country Music, the nightly concerts on the main stage at Nissan Stadium feature Country Music’s biggest stars. The fun gets started as the sun sets over Music City.

Nissan Stadium is for the night time big concerts. It is located across the pedestrian bridge on the East side of the river at 1 Titans Way, Nashville, TN 37213. You must purchase tickets for this stage.
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June 9, 2016

  • ​The Oak Ridge Boys (Anthem)
  • Charlie Daniels
  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Dierks Bentley
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Rascal Flatts
    • Maren Morris
    • CAM
    • Lady Antebellum
  • Jason Aldean

June 10, 2016

  • Clint Black
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Sam Hunt
  • Eric Church
  • Hank Williams, Jr 
    • Chris Janson
    • Justin Moore
  • Carrie Underwood

June 11, 2016

  • ​Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
  • Chris Young
  • Cole Swindell
  • Florida Georgia Line
  • Steven Tyler
  • Blake Shelton

June 12, 2016

  • ​Ray Stevens (Anthem)
  • Exile
  • Little Big Town
  • Thomas Rhett
  • Brett Eldredge
  • Luke Bryan
  • Keith Urban

The concerts at Nissan Stadium were not the only place to catch performances by many of today's hottest artists. From Fan club parties to special concerts and other events, there was plenty to keep everyone busy. Live music could also be found at The Chevy Riverfront, multiple stages inside the all new FFX Fan Fair hall, The Park stage, the Hard Rock Café , the all new Ascend Amphitheatre, The Music City Stage (inside the Visitor's Center) and at clubs all up and down Broadway. There was non-stop music from early in the morning until well into the night.
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There were multiple stages set up inside Fan Fair Hall (FFX). One of favorites is the Durango stage. On Thursday, we were able to catch up with a long time favorite in Shenandoah. We were able to enjoy the music of other classic country music acts as we wandered around the expansive hall.

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Collin Raye
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Baillie & the Boys

Shenandoah
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There were multiple stages set up all over downtown Nashville. We caught three acts performing at the  Park stage on Friday morning.
  • ​Drew Baldridge
  • Jason Michael Carroll
  • Ryan Kinder​
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Fan Club Parties

During the week of CMA Fest, many of the artists host parties for their fan club members. We identified at least 50 such parties that occurred thru-out the week.  We were only able to make Charlie Worsham's Donuts and Jam.

Charlie Worsham

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During the 2016 CMA Music Festival, Charlie Worsham hosted his 3rd annual Donuts and Jam Fan event. 

Date: Sunday, June 12, 2016
Time: Doors Open at 10:00 a.m.
Location: aVenue (120 3rd Avenue South)

Included: An Acoustic Performance by Charlie Worsham followed by a Meet & Greet. Each VIP attendee received a T-shirt and everyone was served Donuts and Coffee.


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Around Town

In addition to the standard CMA Sanctioned events, you can find things going on all around town the entire week. Some of these are free and others required an additional fee (not included in a standard CMA Festival ticket). From events like the Grand Ole Opry, to concerts at the Wildhorse Saloon, and songwriter sessions at the Country Music Hall of Fame, there is something for everyone.

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Darius Rucker & Friends
​Monday, June 6, 2016

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Darius Rucker always has an outstanding line-up for his annual Darius Rucker & Friends benefit concert.
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Joining Rucker onstage in 2016 were Terri Clark, Hunter Hayes, LoCash, Scotty McCreery, Charley Pride, and Drake White. The annual event was held on June 6,  at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon.

Rucker’s benefit concert, along with a silent auction and golf tournament, raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Throughout the years, more than $700,000 has been raised, with more than $220,000 raised in 2015 alone.

The Grand Ole Opry
​Tuesday, June 7, 2016

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A performance at the Grand Ole Opry is always special, but during CMA Fest week the stars come out to shine.

​We attended the 7:00 p.m. show on Tuesday June 7, 2016 that featured Bill Anderson, Charles "Deacon" Esten, Chris Janson, Darius Rucker, Little Big Town (with a special appearance by Pharrell Williams) and Carrie Underwood. Think next time we will look for seats a little further back with a better angle.

Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam
​Wednesday, June 8, 2016

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Each year, CMA festival-goers pack into Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for Marty Stuart’s annual Late Night Jam. The event, which usually runs into the early morning hours, attracts some of the genre’s biggest and fastest-rising stars.
for 2016, Stuart recruited hit makers Maren Morris and Brothers Osborne for the June 8 concert. Dan Auerbach of rock band the Black Keys also joined in on the festivities, along with Chuck Mead and the Grassy Knoll Boys, Steve Riley and Doug Kershaw, Williams and Ree, JD McPherson and The Isaacs and bonus appearance by Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler.

Country Music Hall of Fame

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During the CMA Country Music Festival, the Country Music Hall of Fame offered a number of chances to Meet & Greet with several country artists.

​In addition to the Meet and Greet opportunities, there were a number of Songwriter Sessions offered.

​We were lucky enough to attend a Q&A Session with Blake Shelton who has a new exhibit in the CMHOF and a Songwriter Session with my personal favorite Gary Allan.
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