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

Kick off your CMA Fest with another Rowdy on the Row show to Mid-town. Live Original music comes to the Duck Blind or June 1. Powered by Black Tie Moving. 

Date: Sunday, June 1
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: 
The Duck Blind
 1913 Division Street
Nashville, TN 37203
 615-327-3115

Performances: by: 
Ashton Jones, Ben Bates, Cade Beacher, Cami Walsh, Sheyna Gee, Averie Bielski, Bennett Bost,
Cassidy Daniels, Jenny Tolman, Emily Ortego, Maddie Lenhart, Olivia Daponte, yan Kohn

Bus Call Nashville makes a stop at Category just in time for CMA Fest 2025. Events like this are a great way to find a new favorite performer. 

Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Location:
Category 10
120 2nd Avenue North 
Nashville, Tn

Performances by : Danny Spiro, Jet Jurgensmeyer, Kirstie Kraus, Brother Maven, Lauren Gottshell, and Alannah McCreedy. 

As always, Bus Call is a FREE show. 

Love and Theft set to Host a Fan Club Party during CMA Fest 2025 at Riley Green's Duck Blind. 

Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 11:00 A.M.

Location:
Riley Green's Duck Blind
1913 Division Street
Nashville, TN 37203
615-327-3115.

FREE 

Billie Jo Jones will be performing a very intimate concert at 1865 Club on Friday June 6 during CMA Fest in Nashville.

Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location:
1865 Club
610 21st Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203

Price: $19.59 (21+ ONLY)

EVENT HAS ENDED

the615house is kicking off CMA Fest 2025 in STYLE with a House Party you don’t want to miss

Head over to Barstool Nashville at 9 pm on June 4th to hear some of the best artists in Music City, plus a set you don’t want to miss by comedian host Amber Autry.

We MIGHT even have a surprise guest to close out the show

Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Location:
Barstool Nashville
Address: 123 2nd Ave Sout
Nashville, TN 37201

Performances by CeCe, Colin Stough, Angel White and Shantaia

Hosted by: Amber Autry

FREE - 21+ ONLY

SURPRISE! It's Fan Club Party time!  Join Lindsay on June 8 at 10am for a listening party at Pinewood Social. She'll kick off the morning playing a few unreleased songs and then go bowling.

Everyone who attends will also be in the running for some of the cool door prizes. 

Doors will open at 9:45am and music will start at 10am sharp. There will be breakfast and non-alcoholic beverages.

Date: Sunday, June 8
Time: 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: 
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody St
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 751-8111

Price: $54.78 USD

EVENT HAS ENDED

Peace, Love and YeeHaw showcase coming to The Tine Roof Broadway during CMA Fest 2025.The event hosted by Jillian Eliza will be on Sunday, June 8 from 7 pm - 11 pm.

Date: Sunday, June 8
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Location:
Tin Roof Broadway
310 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37201
(629) 299-1144

Hosted by: Jillian Eliza

Performances by: 
Ethan Anderson, Bryson Cooper, Camryn Gardner, Sunshine James, Zach Mccabe, Andy Mead,
Taylor O'Connor, Pat Wiley Russell, Court Taylor, Drew White, Courtland Young

Country Goes Global is BACK! We are so excited to announce this lineup Join us for the two-day international country music showcase happening 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on June 7–8 at Category 10. This event is FREE and open to the public

Date: Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Location:
Category 10
120 2nd Avenue North
Nashville,TN 37201
(615) 743-3090

​Join Nashville Univers on Thursdy, June 5 at Bootleggers Inn during CMA Fest week 7PM. This event takes place on the 2nd floor. FREE SHOW

Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 7:00 P.M. 

Location: 
Bootleggers Inn
207 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37201

.Performances by: Morgan Myles,Chris Weaver Band, Rachel Holt, Fordie Hayes, Mary Kutter, 
Grayson Russel

FREE SHOW

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]The sounds and spirit of Texas are coming to the heart of Music City with the launch of Turn It Up! Texas, a new live music event set for Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Category 10

This event will help to kick off the excitement of CMA Fest week (June 5–8), bringing a fresh, high-energy experience. Turn It Up!

Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT, 

Location:
Category 10
120 2nd Ave North
Nashville, TN 37201

Peformances by: Smithfield, Jenna Paulette, Garrett Bradforrd, Wynn Williamms, Lane Smith,
Jack Blocker

Join UpStar as they say their final goodbyes. This will be their last CMA Fest Showcase and only a few shows left.

Clear your schedule and mark your calendar for Monday, June, for the final CMA Fest party:  one last send-off for UPstar Music. Let’s make it count. 🍻🫡

Date: Monday, June 2
Time: Set times coming later today

Location
The Rusty Nail
4054 Andrew Jackson Way
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 889-2613

Performances by: Cody Cozz, Olivia Daponte, Derrick Flowers, Duke Jones, Erin Kirby, Mackmartin, Tyler Nance, Callie Prince, Shelby Raye, Chace Saunders, Gracee Shriver, Eli Tabor, Will Terry, Christian Yancey, Elysse Yulo

Tigirlily Gold is having a special fan event during CMA Fest 2025! This will be a small, intimate event with Kendra and Krista, so space is limited. Therefore, invites will be given on a first-come, first-served basis in order of when this form is submitted!

Only those who texted the fan club phone # or international fans who commented on the post will be selected to attend. They had posted on their Socials a few days ago. 

Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 11:00 AM

Location: To be revealed to those selected onl. 

Not everyone will be notified at once, so don't worry if you know someone who has been notified, but you have not yet! They will be sending things out on a rolling basis.

Big Machine Label group annoumced today their ever popular Performance + Meet and Greet schedule for CMA Fest 2025. It is once againg going to be held at Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms up. 
As in the past, wristbands will be issued on Wednesday at the Big Machine Distillery location. 

Date: Thursday, June 5 - Saturday, June 7
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. each day. 

Location: 
Bell Bottoms Up
120 3rd Aveune S. 
Nashville, Tn