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 2022 CMA Music Festival News

The Scoreboard to host CMA Kickoff Party

5/31/2022

 
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The Scoreboard Tuesday Night Show: Nashville’s Most Wanted hosted by By Cody Purvis, War Hippies & Jason Michael Carroll to host CMA Fest Kickoff Party

Date: Tuesday, June 7
Time: 5-9pm

Location:
Scoreboard Nashville 
2408 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Tel: 615-883-3866

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Free Parking,
Free Admission


Indoor and Outdoor Seating, Lawn Games, 60+ TVs, Variety of Bushwackers & Frozen Drinks, Fresh Gulf Oysters,
House Smoked Meats Since '97, Nashville Hot Chicken, and Some Of Nashville's Best Bands 7 Days a Week,

Just 10 min from Downtown!

Whiskey Jam - Day 2 - CMA Fest 2022

5/31/2022

 
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Day 2 of Whiskey Jam during CMA Fest 2022 is slated to take place on Tuesday, June 7 immediately following the Craig Campbell Cornhole Challenge.

JUNE 7 ⁂ DAY 2 of 3: we’re taking the 8th Annual Craig Campbell Cornhole Challenge to the Losers parking lot 🤘🤠 They’ve got an all-star lineup for the challenge & an all-star concert to close out the night. All benefiting the fight against colorectal cancer 💪 ⁂ SUMMER SERIES

Competition featuring:
Abby Anderson
Alexandra Kay
Chuck Wicks
Craig Campbell
Drew Baldridge
Heath Sanders
Holly Stocks
Ian Munsick
Jerrod Niemann
Lucas Hoge
Mindy Ellis Campbell
Neon Union
Ryan Charles
Thomas Mac

The After Party moves to the Loser's Parking lot with performances:
Abby Anderson
Craig Campbell
Dylan Marlowe
Jenna Paulette
Neon Union
Ryan James
Thomas Mac
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FREE , 21+ ONLY

Celebrity Bar Tenders at CMA Fest

5/31/2022

 
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Busch Light Beer, an official Partner for CMA Fest 2022 to bring Celebrity Bartenders to their Busch Country Bar at Ascend Park.

Specific dates and times for artists to be announced at a later date.

Date: June 9 - June 12
Time: TBD

Location:
Ascend Park
310 1st Avenue North
Nashville, TN

Scheduled to Appear:
Ashland Craft
Breland
Jordan Davis
Matt Stell
Priscillla Block
Riley Green.

Donuts with Charlie Worsham

5/31/2022

 
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Charlie Worshanm to host his annual Donuts and Jam Fan Event during CMA Fest 2022.

Date: Sunday, June 12
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location:
The Station Inn
401 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE - RSVP does not guarantee entrance

REGISTER

Acoustic Set with Charlie
Coffee & Donuts provided
​FREE

Meghan Linsey at Sky Deck during CMA Fest

5/28/2022

 
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Meghan Linsey and Friends to perform at FREE show at the all new Sky Deck located at 5th + Broad during CMA Fest.

Date: Sunday, June 12
Time: Noon - 2 p.m.

Location:
Sky Deck
5th + Broad
5055 Broadway Pl
Nashville, TN

Artists:
Meghan Linsey
Charles Esten
Sarah Potenza
Blessing Offor
Mike Parker

FREE.

Hard Rock Stage CMA Fest Initial Line-up

5/28/2022

 
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The initial line-up for the Hard Rock Stage at #CMAFest2022 has been released. Make plans to attend this FREE stage for all day music.

Date: Thursday, June 9 - Sunday, June 12
Time:
Thursday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location:
Hard Rock Cafe
100 Broadway 
Nashville, TN

FREE
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Spotify Returns to Ole Red for CMA Fest 2022

5/28/2022

 
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The ever popular Spotify House returns to Ole Red Nashville for CMA Fest 2022. Spotify House will run Thursday, June 9 thru Sunday, June 12.

Spotify is back again at CMA Fest for country music’s biggest annual gathering in Nashville. The Spotify House will be sure to satisfy every country music fan’s cravings with a stellar lineup and surprise performances!

Join Spotify for a weekend filled with Hot Country fun, swag giveaways, photo moments, and more

Dates: June 9 - June 12
Times:
June 9 - June 11: 11 am - 2 am
June 12: 11 am - 6:00 pm

The rules from 2019 which should be similar for 2022:!
Free to attend, no ticket required.
Entry is first come, first serve.
Clear bags required, no backpacks allowed.
This event will be 21 and up after 6 PM.


My first stab at the schedule based on social media feeds from the artists. If you see a time for someone we missed, please email: CountryStarPhotos@gmail.com

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Mitchell Tenpenny at CMA Fest 2022

5/27/2022

 
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Mitchell Tenpenny fans are in luck. They will have numerous opportunities to catch Mitchell around town during CMA Fest 2022.

Details can be found on our events page as they become available. 

Some of these require extra tickets to attend.

1. Folds of Honor Softball game @ First Horizon Park BUY TICKET
2. CMA Country Kickoff Show: BUY TICKETS
3. Chevy Riverfront Stage: FREE
3. Nighttime Concert at Ascend: BUY TICKETS
4. Fan Club Party: BUY TICKETS
6. CMA Close-up Stage: Included with 4-day Pass or  BUY FRIDAY  tickets
7. CMA Booth Signing : Included with 4-day Pass or BUY FRIDAY tickets
8. SiriusXM Stage @Margarittaville: FREE
9. Spotify House at Ole Red Nashville: FREE
10. Big Suprise Show: TBD

Mitchell Tenpenny Fan Club Party

5/26/2022

 
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Mitchell Tenpenny to host CMA Fan Fest Party on Friday, June 10 after his appearahce at Ascend Ampitheater.

Date: Friday, June 10
Time: 10:10 PM (Yes PM) - kind of cute actually

Location: (normally I wouldn't post when it says annnounced when purchased, but it displays on link)
Famous Nashville
110 2nd Ave N
Nashville , TN 37201

Price: $100

Mitchell Tenpenny Fan Party
  • One ticket for entry into the Mitchell Tenpenny fan party
  • Exclusive acoustic performance by Mitchell Tenpenny
  • Meet & Greet with Mitchell Tenpenny
  • Professional photo with Mitchell (taken with your personal group)
  • Sneak peek -- join Mitchell as he plays tracks from his highly anticipated new record and answers fan questions!
  • Limited edition "Night Owls" CMA party t-shirt
  • M10 tote bag
  • Official fan party meet & greet laminate
  • First shopping opportunity for official merchandise items

BUY TICKETS

Whiskey Jam at Loser's Bar and Grill

5/26/2022

 
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The first of three Whiskey Jam Events during CMA Fest 2022 will take place on June 6, 2022 in the Losers Parking Lot.

Date: Monday, June 6
Time: 6:30 p.m. (Doors)

Location:

Losers Parking Lot
1911 Division St.
Nashville, Tn
 (615) 327-3115


FREE

Lineup:
Scotty McCreery
Brian Kelley
Tyler Farr
Morgan Evans
Lily Rose
Callista Clark
Ashley Cooke

During CMA Fest, Whiskey Jam is typically held on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday leading up to the "official start" of CMA Fest.

Stay tuned for updates on other Whiskey Jam Events.

Noah Smith's Crooner Circus at CMA Fest

5/26/2022

 
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We’re coming in hot with a smokin’ lineup for this one! Close out your #cmafest with some heat from these incredible songwriters when we take over the Crooner Circus songwriters showcase at Live Oak (Music Row Nashville) from 6-10pm (11….12….. or whenever they make us shut it down!

Date: Sunday, June 12
Time: 6 pm - 10 pm ?

Location
Live Oak
1530 Demonbreun St,
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 866-9716

And it’s free! Come out early it will fill up fast! 


Smokeshow’s booking and development artists are teaming up with some of our favorite songwriters and friends to give you a night like no other. 
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🔥You won’t ever see this same lineup twice!🔥

Come on out and enjoy the night with us!! 
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Presley & Taylor  Alyssa Bonagura  Matt Rogers  Shannon Clark and the Sugar  Noah Smith. Chad Wilson. Carson Beyer  Brock Butler  Spalding McIntosh. Jericho Rose. Aubrey Wollett. Dustin Herring. Lindsey Hinkle. April Cushman. Sarah Faith. Matthew Douglas Simpson

Brett Eldredge at Sky Deck during CMA Fest

5/25/2022

 
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Brett is playing a special album premiere event at Skydeck at Assembly Food Hall in Nashville, TN on June 10th!

Date: Friday, June 10
Time: 5:30 p.m. (Doors 4:30 p.m.)

Location:
Sky Deck (5th + Broad)
5055 Broadway Place
Nashville, TN

Brett Eldredge will be playing a very special album premiere show at Skydeck Assembly Food Hall in Nashville, TN on Friday June 10th at 5:30pm. 

Brett is giving premium fan club members FREE VIP early access to the event! VIP early access is extremely limited, and demand will be high. Please claim your reservation before they are gone forever. 

Brett is ALSO giving fans general access to the event on a first come, first serve basis. Access to this event is FREE! Fans can start lining up for access to the event, after 3:30pm CT on June 10th.

If you see tickets for this event on a third party site like Facebook, Stubhub or Vividseats... these are FAKE!

Registration begins Wednesday May 25th at 10am CT via the Locals website.

We expect demand for this show to be extremely high. Please prepare accordingly! Limit 4 reservations per member.

Join the Locals

Morgan Evans Fan Party

5/25/2022

 
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Morgan Evans to host Fan Party at Nightscapes during CMA Fest 2022.

Date: 
 Thursday, June 9
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location:
Nightscape
114 12th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203​

Morgan Evans 2022 Fan Party
Acoustic Performance
  • Meet & Greet with Morgan Evans
  • Individual Photo with Morgan Evans
  • Exclusive Signed Poster
  • Light Bites (passed appetizers)
  • Open Bar

Arrival/Check-In instructions will be emailed 2-3 days before the show.

Price:  $40

BUY TICKETS

CMA Fest at the Listening Room

5/24/2022

 
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The Listening Room to play host to numerous events leading up to and during CMA Fest 2022.

Dates: June 5 - June 12.

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

Artists Subject to change without notice.
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Benefit for St. Jude on June 5 with Heather Morgan, Jamie O'Neal, Jillian Cardarelli, Tina Parol

Chrissy Metz & Friends on June 6 with Chrissy Metz, Girl Named Tom, Kylie Rothfield, Sam Derosa

JAB Entertainment Presents on June 9 with Aaron Benward, Jimmie Allen, and Neon Union

Song Suffragettes on both June 6 and June 13: Lineup TBD

Also, Performances by: 
David Devaul on 6/07 at 6:00 PM
Ben Johnson on 6/07 at 8:30 PM
Sammy Arriaga and Violetta Zironi on 6/10 at 6:00 PM
Jordan Walker on 6/10 at 8:30 PM
Dakota Striplin, Kaylee Rose, Sarah Jones  on 6/11 at 10:30 AM
Taylon Hope on 6/11 at 12:30 PM
Brice Long, Mark Nesler, Phillip White on 6/11 at 8:30 PM

NOTE: Fan Club Parties are not included as they generally are not open to non-members.

Visit our by Events by Location page on the website for details on these shows and more.

CMA Fest at the Bluebird

5/24/2022

 
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The schedule for shows during CMA Fest week at The Bluebird Cafe is out. Tickets go on sale starting this Friday and the will go FAST. 

Each show will have a different on sale date, so check the Bluebird Show Calendar for onsale date/time/price.

We also have this information available on our Events by Location page on the website for these and other events.

Location:
4104 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 383-1461
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CMA Fest Week Events at 3rd & Lindsley

5/24/2022

 
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3rd and Lindsley to play host to numerous events leading up to and during CMA Fest 2022.

Dates: June 4 - June 12.

Location:
3rd & Lindsley
818 3rd Avenue S.
Nashville, TN

Backstage Nashville on June 4 with Bryon Hill,  Clint Daniels, Ray Stephenson, and Southerland

The Bluebird on 3rd on June 5 with Brett Sheroky, Claire Kelly, Dan Wilson, Jacob Rice, Jessica Roadcap,
Josh Osborne, Lauren Watkins, Madison Kozak, and Shane McAnally

Country for a Cause on June 8 with Billy Yates, Darin & Brook Aldridge, Devon O'Day (emcee), John Berry,
John Ford Coley, John Rich, Kelly Lang, Makenzie Phipps, Michelle Wright, Paige King Johnson, Rhonda Vincent,
Richard Lynch, Rob Kurtz, T. Graham Brown, TG Sheppard, The Goldens, The Isaacs, Twitty & Lynn, Wendy Moten, William Lee Golden

Backstage Nashville on June 11 with Ben Burgess, Lauren Weintraub, Ray Stephenson, Tommy lee James,
Ray Stephenson

Also, Performances by: Dillon Carmichael & Friends on June 7.

Visit our by Events by Location page on the website for details on these shows and more.

Brothers Osborne Family Reunion 2022

5/24/2022

 
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Brothers Osborne will be playing a very special fan club show at Rudy's Jazz Room in Nashville, TN on Sunday June 12th 2:00pm during CMA Fest 2022.

Date: Sunday, June 12
Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location:
Rudy's Jazz Room
809 Gleaves St
Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 988-2458

Tickets to the 2022 Family Reunion are ONLY available to premium Family members. If you see tickets for this event on a third party site like Facebook, Stubhub or Vividseats... these are FAKE!

All tickets will be WILL-CALL ONLY and non-transferable. Limit 4 tickets per member. All attendants must be 18+ 

UPGRADE MEMBERSHIP: HERE

On-sale begins Thursday May 26th at 10am CT via the Brothers Osborne website. We expect demand for this show to be extremely high. Please prepare accordingly!

PURCHASE TICKETS: HERE
Fan club party tickets will be $15 before taxes + fees.

R.O.P.E. Annual Luncheon

5/23/2022

 
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​R.O.P.E. Reunion of Professional Entertainers will host their annual Luncheon on June 8, 2022 during #CMAFest2022.

Ok folks here is a show you don't want to miss! June 8th at the Troubadour in Music Valley at 1:00-4:00 the annual ROPE Luncheon with the Stars!

There will be great meal and a fantastic show with Rob Ondras , Bobby G Rice , Merlin Gene and Roni Stoneman of Hee Haw fame! and The Stoneman family!

This show is open to the general public. There will be a special area set up for several Artists to sign autographs and sell merchandise.


R.O.P.E. (which stands for the Reunion of Professional Entertainers) began one evening in May of 1983 when forty-three folks in the music industry got together to discuss the idea of having an organization.  Prior to the organizing of R.O.P.E., generally the only times these folks were together was to either work and/or attend the funeral/visitation for a fellow comrade. Wanting to correct this situation was the beginning of this great organization that is known as R.O.P.E., International.
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Date: Wednesday, June 8
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Price: $40

Must call for reservations: (615) 585-6636 ask for Bonnie Douglas

Scheduled to Perform:
Rob Ondras
Bobby G. Rice
Merlin Gene
Roni Stoneman
The Stoneman Family

Chrissy Metz & Friends at The Listening Room

5/23/2022

 
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Join Chrissy Metz and Friends at The Listening Room Cafe on Monday, June 6, 2022. #CMAFest2022

Date: Monday, June 6
Time: 8:30 PM 

Appearing:
Chriss Metz
Girl Named tom
Kylie Rothfield
Sam Derosa

Price: $25

BUY TICKETS

Hard Rock Stage Returns to CMA Fest

5/23/2022

 
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The Hard Rock Stage is returning to Nashville for #CMAFest 2022.

Date: Thursday, June 9 - Sunday, June 12
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Daily

It's Fun - It's Free - No tickets needed.
It's for you the country music fans during Country's Biggest Party

Emcee and Special Celebrity Host: Jet Jurgensmeyer
Thursday - 11am to 6:00pm

Line-up: COMING SOON.

Game Night at 6th & Peadbody

5/22/2022

 
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A LIVE Celebrity Wild game Roast with acoustic performances - Proceeds going to Catch a Dream foundation at 6th and Peabody​ on June 8 #CMAFest2022.

A LIVE Celebrity Wild game Roast with acoustic performances - Proceeds going to Catch a Dream foundation!

Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM CDT

Location:
6th & Peadbody
423 6th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203

About this event
"MEAT" THE JUDGES :
Matt Stell
Meghan Patrick
Tyler Farr
Mr. Moon

"MEAT" THE CHEFS:
Dylan Marlowe
Devlin Duck Hodges
Sean Stemaly
Dillon Carmichael

Hosted by #1 songwriter Jared Mullins and TV Host Mary O'Neill Phillips at 6th & Peabody, home to Ole Smoky Moonshine & Yee-Haw Brewing Company!

> DOORS: 5PM l MUSIC: 6PM

Tickets $10 - all proceeds go to Catch A Dream foundation

Sponsored by: AGAMERICA, MossyOak Wildgame Butchery, MossyOak, Hoist Hydration, Nomad Outdoor, Huk Fishing.

BUY TICKETS

8th Annual Craig Campbell Cornhole Tournament

5/21/2022

 
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Craig Campbell to host his 8th annual Cornhole Challenge durinng CMA Fest 2022. This year's challenge will be held at Winner's Bar & Grill in conjunction with Whiskey Jam.

Date: Tuesday, June 7
Time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: 
Winner's Bar & Grill
1913 Division Street
Nashville, TN
(615) 340-0004.

Who is ready for the 8th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge?

They've partnered up with Whiskey Jam this year to host the tournament in the parking lot of Winner’s Bar & Grill

Donate to the cause and attend the event on Tuesday, June 7th at 11am.

DONATE

Bid to play with Ian Munsick, Drew Baldridge, Abby Anderson, Alexandra Kay, Thomas Mac, Neon Union, Heath Sanders, Mindy Ellis Campbell, Jerrod Niemann, Ryan Charles, Lucas Hoge, Chuck Wicks, Holly Stocks.

BID NOW

The event is FREE to attend, however, there are a limited number of VIP tickets available at $250 + Fees.

There are only 25 VIP Ticket packages available. With the purchase of this ticket you will receive a group meet & greet photo with all of the celebrity participants, 2 drink tickets, an event swag bag, and premium view of the tournament.

VIP TICKETS

In the Row at the Bluebird

5/20/2022

 
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Tickets go on sale Friday, May 27th at 8 a.m. CT for Brett Young "In the Row" at the Bluebird Cafe' with special guests Ashley Gorley and Jimmy Robbins.

The show is a benefit for MyLIFEspeaks

Date: Thursday, June 9
Time: 9:00 p.m.

Location: 
The Bluebird Café
4104 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN

Price: $50 plus minium $10 food purchase

This is a prepaid show and refunds are NOT available.

BUY TICKETS

NOTE: 
Tickets are very limited and will sell out FAST

Ashley McBryde Fan Club Party

5/20/2022

 
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Ashley McBryde to host a Trybe (fan club) Party during CMA Fest 2022.

Date: Thursday, June 9
Time: 1:30 P.M.

Location: 
Exit/In
2208 Elliston Place
Nashville, TN. 37203
(615) 915 2256

Price: $15

NOTE: Must be a Premium Fan Club Member to attend.

Tickets on sale Tuesday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. 

JOIN the TRYBE

William Michael Morgan Fan Party

5/20/2022

 
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William Michael Morgan to host special Fan Event during CMA Fest 2022 at the The Local in Nashville.

After the cancellation of several Europen dates, William Michael Morgan put together a special fan event for CMA Fest 2022. This event is open to all. NO membership required. Best of all, it's FREE.

Date: Friday, June 10
Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Location:
The Local
110 28th Avenue N
Nashville, TN
(615) 320-4339

Price: FREE

Special Guests: 
Queeva
Kylie Frey
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