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Rowdy on the Row

6/3/2026

 
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Rowdy on the Row

The Rowdiest events in Nashville. Wednesdays Full Band at Odies's Nashville present Rowdy on the Row CMA Fest edition,.

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location:
Odie's Nashville
1919 Division Street
Nashville, TN

Performances by: 
Gannon Fremin & CCREV, Eli Winders, Ella Gibson, Mack Martin, Joe Bryson, Jaid Joice, Liam Coleman

Live for Randi's Revival

6/1/2026

 
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Live for Randi's Revival

Kick off CMA Fest with a Writer's Round at True Music Room (at Cambria Hotel) on June 1. 

Date: Monday, June 1
Time: 8:15 p.m. 

Location:
True Music Room
Cambria Hotel
118 8th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203

Songwriters: 
​Justin Love, Em Downs, Andrea Lyn, Michael Jay

Rowdy on the Row

6/1/2026

 
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Rowdy on the Row

Rowdy on the Row and Odies' Bar Nashville present a special CMA Fest Writer's Round edition on Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m.

Date: Monday, June 1
Time: 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.)

Location:
Odie's Bar Nashville
1919 Division Street
Nashville, TN 37203

FREE

Performances by: 
Carson Peters, Johnny Clawson, Heath Warren, Jackson Nance, Tyler Nance, Madden Metcalf, Presley Barker, Cloe Hubbard, Thomason, Delaney Ramsdell, Grayson Russell

Heavy Hitters

5/30/2026

 
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Heavy Hitters

Heavy Hitters adds a second show at Friends in Low Places Bar for CMA Fest 2026.

​Date: Friday, June 5
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Location:
Friends in Low Places Bar
Nashville, TN

Hosted by :Jess Antonette

Performances by:
Bane Bella,Brice Lewis,Chris Sligh,Danny Wells,Dorr Josh,Ethan Carl,Garrison Remy,Guthro Dylan,Halie Ridge,Hart Zach,Jordan James,Kearns Halle,Macy Nicole,Pia Toscano,Taylor Austin Dye,Valerie Lynn​

Exit 209

5/30/2026

 
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Exit 209

Storme Warren hosts a weekly "songwriter round" where Nashville's most prolific writers share the stories behind their hit songs. For CMA week, an extra THREE shows have ben added.
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Date: Wednesday,  June 3 - Saturday, June 6
Time: 3 PM - 5 PM

Location
Twelve-Thirty Club
550 Broadway
Nashville, TN

FREE - 1st come 1st serve, however Twelve Thirty Club members are allowed to reserved tables for these events.


Songwriters:
June 3: 
Marv Green, Mark Irwin, Mark Taylor
June 4: Lee Thomas Miller, Wendell Mobley
June 5: Rhett Akins, Jeffrey Steele
June 6: Gordie Sampson, Leslie Satcher, Johnny Clawson
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Rooftop Roundup

5/29/2026

 
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Rooftop Roundup

Stem and Concord present: Rooftop Roundup at Luke Bryan's 32 Bridge Rooftop during CMA Fest 2026. 

Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Location:
Luke's 32 Bridge Bar Rooftop
301 Broadway
Nashville, TN
(615) 514-2031

Performances by:
Myles Morgan, Thomason, Troy Cartwright, Conner Moye, Zachariah Smith, Faith Hopkins, 
Erin Kirby, Grace Tyler, Tyler Dial, Travis Bolt, Caiden Wallace

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Heavy Hitters

5/29/2026

 
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Heavy Hitters

Heavy Hitters kickoff to CMA Fest Writer's Round with the 1st of three showcases at Friends in low places bar. 

"If you think our weekly Heavy Hitters & Co. shows are amazing… just wait until you see what we have planned for CMA Fest 👀🔥 We’re hosting THREE Heavy Hitters events during CMA Fest right in downtown! We’re kicking things off on the MAINSTAGE AT @friendsbarnash Wednesday from 6–10PM with our OFFICIAL CMA FEST KICKOFF SHOW!

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Location:
Friends in Low Places Bar
Nashville, TN

Hosted by :Jess Antonette

Performances by:
Alison Nichols, Amber Marie, Drew White, Dreyer Jackson, Jillian Dawn, Julia Morey, Kayley Bishop, Kendra Remedios, Lomartire Alex, Manny Costello, Max Boyle, Mike Parker, Paige King Johnson, Presley & Taylor, Tyra Madison,


FREE

May 18, 2026

5/18/2026

 
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Backstage Nashville

The lineup is out for the Backstage Nashville show at 3rd and Lindsley on June 6 during CMA Fest 2026. 

FEATURING: Gordie Sampson, Jill Colucci, Jordan Dozzi, and Tenille Townes (Pre-Show Performance Featuring Gloria Anderson at 12:15 PM)

Backstage Nashville™ is a unique hit songwriters show that has quickly become one of Nashville, Tennessee’s top tourist attractions. This weekly show features country music’s top songwriters and Nashville’s hottest rising stars at the legendary 3rd & Lindsley (Saturdays at 12:30 PM). 

Date: Saturday, June 6
Time:  12:15 p.m. (Doors 11 a.m.)

Location:
3rd and Lindsley
818 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN

Tickets: $32.45 - $47.29

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May 16, 2026

5/16/2026

 
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Nashville Nights Takeover

BCAM presents: Nashville Nights Takeover at The Tin Roof Broadway on Sunday, June 7 to close out their CMA Fest showcases featuring Nashville and International Songwriters.

Date: Sunday, June 7
Time: 2:30 p.m.

Location:
Tin Roof Broadway
316 Broadway
Nashville, TN

FREE

International Showcase: 
Liam Price, Bronnie, Robyn Red, Blue Foley

Featured Partners Round:
Craig Wayne Boyd, Matt Rodgers, Kris Bradley, Lee Tucker


May 16, 2026

5/16/2026

 
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Guy Clark: Songs & Stories

A tribute to Guy Clark and his music from some of his favorite co-writers just prior to the "official" start of CMA Fest 2026. 

Guy Charles Clark was a Grammy winner, a Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member, an Academy of Country Music Poet’s Award honoree, and one of the most respected and revered songwriters to ever call Nashville home. Guy passed away in 2016 after releasing more than 20 albums and had songs recorded by many of the top names in country music.

​The show benefits Music Health Alliance and Guy Clark Family Foundation.

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.)

Location:
East Side Bowl
1508A Gallatin Pike South

Nashville, TN, 37115

Tickets: 
$29.38

ALL AGES

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May 10, 2026

5/10/2026

 
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The Rusty Nail
Songwriter Round

The Get Up Nashville is excited to present a Writer’s Round at The Rusty Nail on June 3rd at 6:00 P.M. during CMA Fest 2026.

Come hang with Andrea Lyn , Emma Forgette, Stephanie Hassell and John Hassell to hear the stories behind the songs, and help us kick off a special CMA Fest week in Music City supporting the music and the creative souls behind it 

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 6:00 p.m.

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

FREE

May 7, 2026

5/7/2026

 
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Nashville Tour Stop

Nashville Tour Stop is pullling into The Listening Room Cafe just prior to CMA Fest 2026 week. Tickets are on sale now featuring Drew Pulliam, Kaleb Scherer, Zach Moody, and Due South. 

Nashville Tour Stop is a live music production company that was founded in 2018. "Tour Stop", as it is known locally, has curated more than 1,200 live music events at bars, restaurants, hotels, and concert venues in its namesake home of Nashville, Tennessee. A community based organization that focuses on integrating seasoned performers and first-time songwriters alike, Nashville Tour Stop has become a mainstay of the live music scene in Nashville.

Date: Thursday, May 28
Time: 6:00 p.m. 

Location:
The Listening Room
618 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN

Price: $20

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May 6, 2026

5/6/2026

 
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Song Suffragettes

The lineup for the June 1 Song Suffragettes show at The Listening Room during CMA Fest 2026 has been announced. Tickets on sale now for $15.
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Song Suffragettes is Nashville’s only all-female singer-songwriter show that happens every Monday night at The Listening Room Café. Over 12 years, Song Suffragettes has featured the most talented women in Nashville garnering praise from Rolling Stone, Billboard, NPR, The Washington Post, Forbes, The New York Times, ELLE and PBS NewsHour

Date: Monday, June 1
Time: 6:00 p.m. 

Location:
The Listening Room
618 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN

Price: $15

Songwriters:
Haleigh Martin, Haley Bundy, Mia Morris, Michelle Pereira, Mignon, Rachel Horter

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May 5, 2026

5/5/2026

 
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Bluebird on 3rd

The lineup for the Bluebird on 3rd for June 1 has been announced. This is the Monday of CMA Fest "proper". I know quite a few people (me included) arrive early

Date: Monday, June 1
Time: 12:30 p.m. (Doors 11 a.m.)

Location:
3rd and Lindsley
818 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN

Tickets: $22.16 - $32.20

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Appearing:

Kent Blazy, Victoria Shaw, Leslie Satcher, Jon wayne Hatfield, Regan Stewart

May 5, 2026

5/5/2026

 
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Bluebird on 3rd

The lineup for the Bluebird on 3rd for June 8 has been announced. This is the Monday after CMA Fest "proper". I know quite a few people (me included) stay an extra day to recover. 

Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 12:30 p.m. (Doors 11 a.m.)

Location:
3rd and Lindsley
818 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN

Tickets: $22.16 - $32.20

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Appearing:

Gary Burr, Georgia Middleman, Dave Berg, DOLAN, Meagan Allen

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