Big Shotz to host a Writer's Round at Big Shotz during CMA Fest 2025. The writers round will occur just prior to the Toby May Album release party.

Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 1 PM - 2 PM

Location:
Big Shotz
115 2nd Avenue N
Nashville, Tn

Songwriters: Jeff Bates, Brandon Scott Jones, Kat Velasco, Isaac Cole

The National Museum of African American Music is hosting a special event during CMA Fest to highlight the diversity in country music.

"BEEN COUNTRY: Black Roots and Rhythm" honors contributions of African American artists to country music's development. It will also showcase today's emerging Black voices in the genre.

The event will be held from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the museum on Saturday. It includes a free legacy conversation from 2-3:30 p.m., a free artifact unveiling and exhibition from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., and a special VIP reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. where artists will perform live music.
The featured artists include Zay Wilson, Tristan McIntosh, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Brei Carter, Elektrohorse, Tae Lewis, and Nikki Morgan.
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Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 2 PM - 7 PM

Location:
National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM)
Address: 510 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 301-8724

Artists: 
​Zay Wilson, Tristan McIntosh, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Brei Carter, Elektrohorse, Tae Lewis,Nikki Morgan, The War and Treaty, Randy Savvy

Nashville tour stop is making multiple stops all around Nashville during CMA Fest 2025. This is an on going tradition that occurs not only during CMA Fest, but through-out the year. 

Date: June 3 - June 5
Time: 6 PM - ??

Locations: Multiple Venues

FREE

Exit 209 with Storme Warren at the Twelve Thirty Club. The journey to Exit 209. Every Wednesday at The Twelve Thirty Club featuring some of Nashville’s best songwriters and artists.

Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: 3 PM - 5 PM

Location:
The Twelve Thirty Club
550 Broadway
Nashville, TN
(629) 236-0001

​Songwriters:
Lee Thomas Miller
Brett James
Wendell Mobley

FREE

It’s the biggest weekend for country music in Nashville… and we’re turning the cowboy bar into your all-day, all-night country haven 🎤

From June 5–7, Country Now is bringin’ the hottest rising stars to PBR for 3 straight days of music, drinks, and giveaways🍻

Tag your crew, save this post, and make your game plan. This one’s gonna be LOUD.

Date: Thursday, June 5 - Saturday, June 7
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:45 PM daily

Location:
PBR Nashville
128 Second Ave North
Nashville, TN 

The 2025 Folds of Honor House lineup is officially here, proudly presented by Budweiser and Silverbelly Whiskey at @AJsGoodtimeBar!

Date: Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7
Time: 1 PM and 3 PM each day

Location:
AJs Goodtime Bar & Grill
421 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 678-4808​

Friday: Brendan Walter and James Carothers
Saturday: Zach John King and Bradley Gaskins

Veterans and First Responders with valid ID get a complimentary beer or whiskey drink.

First come, first serve, no tickets needed!

Kick off the Night with Perfect Proof: A Songwriters Series at Nashhouse Southerrn Spoon and Saloon during CMA Fest 2025. 

Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time:  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location:
Nashhouse Southern Spoon & Saloon
114 8th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37203
 (629) 234-2858

Performances by: 
6 PM: . Carlyle Griffin,Trace Nixon, Emily Roth
7 PM: · Cody Cozz,Daniel Jeffers,Allie Colleen
8 PM: · Garrett Deltuva,Mary Heather Hickman,Josie Sal
9 PM: Renata The Band

FREE

​The Original Losers is BACK! with THREE NIGHTS of epic outdoor shows to kick off CMA Fest Week in Nashville.

The party starts Monday, June 2 in the Losers parking lot and runs through Wednesday. Bring your friends and check out performances and appearances by numerous WME clients. See you there! Doors at 5pm - 21+ & FREE

Date: Monday, June 2 - Wednesday, June 4
Time: Show starts at 6:30 PM nightly (doors 5:00)

Location:
The Original Losers
1911 Division St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-3115

LINEUP

Nashville! Be first in line to witness the next chapter in Hailey Whitters’ story. To mark the release of her upcoming album, Corn Queen — out June 6 — Hailey is teaming up with Holler for an exclusive launch party in Nashville on Wednesday, June 4.

Expect good vibes and an intimate performance that brings the heart of the album to life. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering her music, this is a rare opportunity to be part of something special.

Doors open at 12:00 PM CT and the event is free. To confirm your interest in attending - you must apply below.

Once applied, this does not confirm entry. Capacity is very limited, and entry is first-come, first-served 

Date: June 6
Time: 12 P.M. - 2 P.M.

Location:
Skinny Dennis Nashville
2635 Gallatin Pike
Nashville, TN 37216

FREE

The Kayden Gordon show is coming to Nashville for CMA Fest 2025 and bringing some of their top artists to the show. 

SixOneFive Agency is hosting a CMA Fest Kick-Off Party at Live Oak Nashville on June 3rd from 7pm-11pm with artist from their roster and some of their close friends! FREE Admission, join them upstairs with a dedicated bar and good vibes. 

Date: Tuesday, June 3
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Location:
The Local
1522 Demonbreun Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 320-4339

FREE

Performances by:
Justin Holt,Reid West, Reece,Tate Renner, Donny Van Slee,Becca Bowen, 
Bryson Quick, Cory M. Harris, Darien Clay,Walker Taylor
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Meet the Co-Writers - Writer's Round - at the Original Tin Roof (Demonbreun) during C7MA Fest 2025. Come out and see these young amazing singer/songwriters.

Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Location:
Tin Roof Nashville
1516 Demonbreun Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 313-7103

Performances:
7:00 PM: Scotty Combs, Chris Delisle, Ashs Taylor
8:00 P.M. Cricket Davis, Bri Fletcher, Andrea Guess
9:00 PM: Sam Ferrara, Sarah Hardwig, Logan Jarvis

FREE