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CMA Music Festival 
​2023
Events by Day


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Note: This Site has no affiliation with the CMA Music Festival and is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with the Country Music Association, Inc./CMA Fest or any of  its subsidiaries. ​
Even if you don't have a four day pass for CMA Fest, there are plenty of things to keep you busy. Most of these require an additional fee. Where possible, a link will be included for purchasing these tickets. Events listed here are for major multiple artist events. For venues that have shows thru-out the week, visit the By Location page. For Fan Club Events visit the Fan Club page. As of 2023, we have added a Special Events page to include other performances/concerts around town that don't necessarily conform to the standard format.

NOTE: All Date/Times and Artists can change at any time without notice.

If you have information on other events, please contact us at countrystarphotos@gmail.com


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Appearances 

Includes ALL Artist Appearances:
Fan Club Parties, Performances, Special Events, Meet & Greet
Artists' Appearances
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Fan Club Parties

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Stage Schedules

Includes both Official CMA Fest Stages and other Stages around town.
Stages by Location
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Stages by Day
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Click on Date to view events for that day or simply scroll down to see all.
There are other repeat events that occur as well, but with inconsistent Dates/Times and locations, they will be added as announced.
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    Saturday, June 3


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    Sunday, June 4


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    Monday, June 5

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    One of our favorite events each year. COVID-19 shut everything CMA Fest related down from 2020-2021.

    Music City Gives back did not return in 2022. J

    ust received confirmation, that it will NOT be occuring in 2023. I hope it comes back at some point. 

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    Rock N Jock: Celebrity Softball

    Save the Date: Folds of Honor returns to 1st Horizon Park in Nashville during CMA Fest 2023.

    Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
    Time: TBD

    Location:
    1st Horizon Park
    19 Junior Gilliam Way
    Nashville, TN

    Artists (subject to change)
    Chris Lane, Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert, Brett Young, Jimmie Allen, Mitchell Tenpenny, Riley Green, raeLynn, Charles Esten, Shaun Johnson, Andrew East, Missy Franklin

    Tickets on sale in April.
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    Tuesday, June 6

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    Nashville Navy Party

    Announcing the venue for the 2023 Nashville Navy Party!! The event will be at the Vinyl Lounge downtown 1414 3rd Ave South. There are 100 free parking spots around the venue and plenty of side street parking as well. There will be a limited menu from a restaurant next to the venue. There are two full size bars downstairs and upstairs and an outdoor patio area.This year’s show hosted again by the one and only Shelly Fairchild!

    Save the date - June 6, 2023 Doors open at 5:30

    Stay tuned for artist announcements and ticket info. Save the date for the 2023 Nashville Navy Party!! Always a great way to kick off CMA Fest Week.

    Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
    Doors: 5:30
    Show: 6:30


    Location:
    Vinyl Lounge
    1414 3rd Avenue South
    Nashville, TN.

    Artists:
    Host: Shelly Fairchild

    Appearing: Jeff Bates, Ray Scott, Keith Anderson, Jaime Fox and more TBA

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    Stars for Second Harvest

    Stars for Second Harvest set to return to Nashville during #CMAFest week.

    Stars for Second Harvest is returning on June 6th  at the historic Ryman Auditorium, the former home of the Grand Ole Opry.

    This fan-favorite event returns during the week of CMA Fest. In the past, this acoustic benefit concert has featured some of the hottest headliners in country music and always sells out.
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    Past headliners have included Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, and Dierks Bentley. All proceeds help provide food to people in Middle and West Tennessee.

    Check back soon for more information. Tickets will go on sale in Spring 2023.

    Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
    Time: tbd

    Location:
    Ryman Auditorium
    116 5th Avenue North
    Nashville, TN ​
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    Wednesday, June 7

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    Shania Twain

    Let's Go, Nashville

    Nashville, get ready! After nearly five years, the Queen of Country is returning for a one-night only show at GEODIS Park on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023. Produced by Live Nation, the spectacular show will feature an all-star lineup including Kelsea Ballerini and Breland joining Shania Twain on stage. The unmissable performance will be the first concert to take place at GEODIS Park since the soccer stadium opened May 2022.
    Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
    Time: 6:30 p.m.

    Location:
    Geodis Park
    501 Benton Ave
    Nashville, TN 37204

    Artists:
    Shania Twain
    Kelsea Ballerini
    Breland

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    Country for a Cause

    The initial lineup for Country for a Cause was released today. Tickets on Sale this Friday, March 24, 2023 at 12:00 CT.

    Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
    Time: 7:00 pm (doors 5:30 p.m.)

    Location:
    3rd and Lindsley
    818 3rd Avenue S
    Nashville, TN 37210
    (615) 249-9891

    Host:
    TG Sheppard and Kelly Lang

    Performing:
    Moe Bandy, John Conlee, Wade Hayes, Terry McBride, Brandon Davis, Elizabeth Cook, Jake Hoot, Leon Everette, Paulette Carlson and many more.

    Tickets;
    $45 - General
    $300 - VIP SOLD OUT

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    Concert for Love & Acceptance

    Date: Wednesday, June 7
    Time: 7:30 PM
    Doors: 6:30


    Venue:
    Wildhorse Saloon
    120 2nd Avenue North

    Nashville, TN

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    Ty will be joined by special guests for a night of holiday music in support of his Foundation For Love + Acceptance, committed to supporting mental health and wellness for youth, with a particular focus on at-risk LGBTQ youth, as well as supporting addiction recovery for all.

    $500 tickets include a table of 4.
    $100 tickets individual seats.
    $50 tickets are general admission, limited seating first come first served.
    Accessible seating available upon request.

    No professional cameras or video without prior approval.
    Sale Dates and Times:

    Public Onsale: Fri, 3 Feb 2023 at 10:00 AM
    Fan Club: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 at 10:00 AM

    Lineup
    • Ty Herndon and friends
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    Ticket Limits
    Price Level 1 tickets must be purchased in groups of 4 for each table.

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    Thursday, June 8

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    Next Generation: Sons & Daughters
    of Country Legends

    ​The line-up is out for the 11th Annual Next Generation: Sons and Daughters of Country Legends show to be held during the CMA Music Festival in Nashville.
    ​Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023
    Time: 7 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.)

    Location:
    The Troubadour
    2416 Music Valley Drive
    Nashville, TN 37214.

    Hosts and Performing:
    Melissa Luman
    Hawkshaw Hawkins, Jr.

    Featuring:
    Pam Tillis
    Also Appearing:
    Bunny Anderson
    Carlos Deford Bailey
    Noah and Jesse Bellamy
    Lorrie Davis Bennett
    John Carter Cash
    Jonathan Frizzel

    C. Thomas Howell
    Whey Jennings
    Jennie Eddy Jennings
    Sonny Tillis
    Sleepy Walker
    Tickets on Sale: March 31, 2023 at 8 a.m. CT
    $30 - General Seating 
    $35 at the door

    $200 - VIP Table of 4
    $50 per seat - sold as table package
    Also includes admission for 4

    FREE PARKING!!

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    Friday, June 9

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    Saturday, June 10

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    ​Tickets are on sale for the Opry Country Classics show to be held at the Ryman Auditorium during CMA Fest 2023. #CMAFest #CMAFest2023 #CMA50Year.
    Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
    Time: 3:00 p.m.

    Location: 
    Ryman Auditorium
    116 5th Avenue North
    Nashville, TN

    Tickets:
    $50 - $150 + taxes & fees

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    Artists:
    Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers 
    more TBA.
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    Sunday, June 11

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    Tickets are now on sale for Sunday Morning Country with host Brenda Lee during the CMA Music Festival in downtown Nashville.

    All tickets are General Admission again this year.

    Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
    Time: 4:30 p.m.

    Location:
    Grand Ole Opry House
    600 Opry Mills Drive
    Nashville, Tennessee 37214
    (800) SEE-OPRY

    Prices start at $52 plus taxes and fees

    Artists:
    Host: Brenda Lee

    Also Appearing: Adam Warner, Alex Miller, Charlie McCoy, Chosen Road, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, 
    Dianne Sherrill, Girls Next Door, Holly Watson, Irlene Mandrell, John Berry, John McEuen,  Kelly Lang, 
    Margo Smith, Melanie Walker, Music City Quartet, Tennessee River Boys, The Babcocks, The Fox Brothers, 
    Tim Menzies

    Country Choral: Bev McCann, Debbie Bennet, Judy Gilbert, Mark Thomas, Peggy Inks, 

    Warm-up Show: Becky Davis-Short, David Smith, DeeJae Moon, Jeff Wisely, Keith Ital, Linda Grimes, 
    Nikki Headley, Shelton Bissell, Teresa Kitchens

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