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 2022 CMA Music Festival News

Relive CMA Fest 2022

8/3/2022

 
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Relive the best of CMA Fest 2022.

Date: Wednesday, August 3
Time: 8 p.m. Central (next day on Hulu)

Where: ABC

Hosts: Dierks Bentley & Elle King

Performances by:
Fans will be talking for weeks about stellar collaborations including Bentley and Billy Ray Cyrus, Wynonna Judd and Carly Pearce, Dustin Lynch featuring MacKenzie Porter, Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson, King and Ashley McBryde, Lady A featuring BRELAND, and Zac Brown Band with Darius Rucker. Additional performers include Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Russell Dickerson, Parker McCollum, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood.

Nashville Universe Live

6/10/2022

 
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Nashville Universe Live at Nashville Underground during #CMAFest2022.

Date: Friday, June 10 - Saturday, June 11
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location:
Nashville Underground
105 Broadway
Nashville, TN

FREE ADMISSION

Scheduled to Appear:
Friday, June 10:

Dariann Leigh
Brooke Lee
Raleigh Keegan
Alannah McCready
Bri Fletcher
The Nashvillians
Jake Hoot
Aylssa Bonagura

Saturday, June 11;
Jada Vance
Andy Ross
American Blonde
Trailer Choir
Presley Tennant
Caleb Polaha
Tyler Reese Tritt
Dane Louis


Ray Fulcher Album Release

6/10/2022

 
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Ray Fulcher to host album release party today, Friday, June 10, at The Valentine Nashville. You don't want to miss this. By this time next year, you may be kicking yourself for missing it saying "I should have seen him, when I had the chance."

Date: Friday, June 10
Time: 11:00 am to 5:00

Location:
The Valentine
312 Broadway
Nashville, TN

FREE ADDMISSION
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Carly Pearce opens Carly's Closet pop-up Store

6/6/2022

 
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Carly Pearce opens a pop-up shop just in time for #CMAFest2022.

She has cleaned out her closet and looking for  a new home for so many of  her clothes.
All proceeds will go to Music Health Alliance which provides healthcare resources to the people who bring you the music.

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

Location:
Noelle Nashville
200 Fourth Avenue N.
Nashville, Tn

Jessie James Decker Kittenish Fashion Show

6/3/2022

 
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Country music artist and founder of retail brand Kittenish, Jessie James Decker, will be hosting a fashion show in partnership with CMT.

Date: Thursday, June 9
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Location:
CMA Close-up Stage
Inside FFX

At 4 p.m. on June 9, former CMT Next Women of country members will help showcase Decker’s clothing line.

The event will feature female country duo Maddie & Tae, multi-platinum artist RaeLynn, Breakout stars Lindsay Ell, Callista Clark, Laci Kaye Booth, Sacha, Alyssa Bonagura, and Julia Cole.

The fashion-forward event will be held at the CMA Close Up stage in the Music City Center.

The “Should Have Known Better” singer will also be sitting down with CMT’s Leslie Fram for an in-depth interview.

The well-respected line launched in 2014 as a collaboration collection, and sold out immediately. Following the positive praise, the hitmaker took creative control of the contemporary e-commerce business. It wasn’t until 2019 that Decker opened the doors to her first brick & mortar store in Nashville.

We Should Write Sometime

6/3/2022

 
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We Should Write Sometimes presents a Writer's Round at The Tin Roof on Demonbreun during #CMAFest2022.

Date: Saturday, June 11
Time: 3:00 pm

Location:
Tin Roof Demonbreun
1516 Demonbreun
Nashville, TN

Featuring:
3:00 - Carolyn Miller, Troy Cartwright, Willie Shaw
4:00 - Balla Hudson, Canaan Cox, Tezza

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The Women of Country Presents:

6/3/2022

 
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The Women of Country (@TheWomenofCountry) to host @CarolynMillerMusic & Friends on Sunday, June 12th from 11am-1pm during #CMAFest at @Live_Oak_Nashville!

💕 Join us for brunch and a writer’s round with the incredible @Maggie_Baugh, @Lauren_Mascitti_Music, Lauren Hungate and @CarolineWatkinsMusic!

Date: Sunday, June 12
Time: 11 am - 1 pm

Location:
Live Oak
1530 Demonbruen
Nashville, TN

Featuring: Carolyn Miller with Caroline Watkins, Lauren Hungate, Lauren Mascitti, and Maggie Baugh

#countrymusic #thewomenofcountry #womeninmusic #cma #nashville #musiccity

​FREE ADMISSION

Country Proud at CMA Fest

6/3/2022

 
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RNBW and The Nash News proudly present Country Proud the first LGBTQ+ specific event at a country music festival in American History at CMA Fest. June 9, 7-10 at The Assembly Food Hall.

Big thanks to our presenting partners CMA, CMT and everyone involved! We are #countryproud

Date: Thursday, June 9
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM


Address:
Assembly Food Hall
5055 Broadway Pl
Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: (615) 800-5395
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FREE ADMISSION

Bobcat Groundbreaker Stage

6/3/2022

 
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Warner Music Nshville and Bobcat present the Groundbreaker Stage at 6th and Peabody during #CMAFest2022. For this and other updates, follow CountryStarPhotos on Facebook.

Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022
Time: 12 PM - 5 PM

Location:
6th and Peabody
423 6th Avenue S.
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 647-8272

Schedule to Perform:
Breland
Drew Parker
Jessie James Decker
Patrick Murphy
Redferrin
Robyn Ottolini
Temecula Road
Trea Landon

FREE ADMISSION

Carrie Underwood Album Release

6/2/2022

 
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Carrie Underwood to host Album Release Party on Thursday, June 9 during #CMAFest2022.

Date: Thursday, June 9
Time: 8:00 p.m. CDT

Location:
Bell Tower
400 4th Avenue S
Nashville, TN

Amazon Music today announced Carrie Underwood: LIVE, an exciting, one-night-only live performance by Carrie from The Historic Bell Tower in Downtown Nashville on the eve of the release of her new album, Denim & Rhinestones. Fans will be able to tune in at 8 p.m. CDT on June 9 via the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, the Amazon Music mobile app, and on Prime Video globally.
Co-produced by Carrie and David Garcia, Denim & Rhinestones can be downloaded and streamed on Amazon Music beginning June 10.
Carrie recently announced her new U.S. arena tour, THE DENIM & RHINESTONES TOUR, with dates in Fall 2022 and Spring 2023. 
Fan Club Members can enter for a chance to be a part of the Live Audience.

CMA Fest '22 Kick Off Party at Ole Red

6/2/2022

 
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Ole Red Nashville and Alyssa Bonagura to host CMA Fest 22' Kick Off Party #CMAFest2022.

Date: Wednesday, June 8
Time: 9 PM - Midnight

Location:
Ole Red Nashville
300 Broadway
Nashville, TN

FREE ADMISSION

ARTISTS

Alyssa Bonagura
Caroline Jones
Dallas Wilson
Frank Ray
Jackie Lee
Kree Harrison
Maggie Baugh
Presley & Taylor
Scott Mulvahill
Shane Stevens
Taylor Hogan
Tiera

Rock 'N Jock Teams Set

6/2/2022

 
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The line-ups are set for the 2nd Annual Rock N Jock Celebrity Softball game presented by Folds of Honor Tennessee to be held during #CMAFest2022.

Date: Monday, June 6
Time: 6:30 pm

Location
First Horizon Park
19 JR Gilliam Way
Nashville, Tn

The annual Folds of Honor Tennessee Chapter Rock ’N Jock Celebrity Softball Game is BACK!

Join us for a night of Nashville’s hottest musicians, professional athletes, comedians, and veterans going head to head in an exhibition softball game to raise scholarship funds for America’s fallen and disabled service members spouses and children.

This year the fun will continue with opportunities for attendees such as a celebrity Star Spangled Banner performance, celebrity commentators throughout the game, fan photos, a Folds of Honor speaker, and more!

Price: $15 + Fees

BUY TICKETS
Team 1
Alexandra Kay
Charles Esten
Chris Lane
Cortland Finnegan
Ernest
Hannah Cook 
HARDY
Jameson Rodgers
Jason Crabb
John Crist
Julia Cole
Kane Brown
Melanie Collins
Mitchell Tenpenny
Raymundo
Team 2
Andrew East
Chuck Wicks
Eric Decker
Jelly Roll
Jessie James Decker
Jimmie Allen
Michael Ray
Missy Franklin
Morgan Huelsman
Riley Green
Shawn Booth
Shawn Johnson
Tyler Braden
Will Compton
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Fresh Finds Stage @ SpotifyHouse

6/2/2022

 
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Fresh Finds Stage added to rooftop at Spotify House located at Ole Red Nashville during CMA Fest.

Date: Thursday, June 9 - Sunday, June 12
Time:
Thursday - Saturday: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location:
Ole Red Nashville
300 Broadway
Nashville, Tn
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CMA Fest Week on Skydeck at Assembly Hall

6/2/2022

 
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Full Schedule of events schedule for CMA WEEK on Skydeck at Assembly Food Hall. #CMAFest #CMA2022 #CMAFest2022. For this and more, follow Country Star Photos on Facebook.

Date: Wednesday, June 8 - Sunday, June 12
Time: Varies by Day

Location:
Skydeck 
Assembly Food Hall: Level 3
5055 Broadway Place
Nashville, TN

Enjoy live music every day with the best views of Nashville!

Not only is this country music’s biggest week of the year, but most shows are totally free to attend!

*Individual tickets required for Sawyer Brown, Josh Turner, and Brett Eldredge. Please see individual event pages for ticketing. *

Come early for dinner and drinks at Assembly Hall with 30+ eateries and bars to choose from!

The Skydeck on Broadway is located on Level 3 of Assembly Hall in the Fifth & Broadway development.

UPDATE: You do not need to register. Events are 18+ unless accompanied by an adult.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 8
7:00 PM | Josiah
7:45 PM | MaRynn Taylor
8:30 PM | Sawyer Brown

​REGISTER DAY 1
THURSDAY JUNE 9
2:45 PM | Mo Pitney *
4:00 PM | Josh Turner *
5:15 PM | DJ Jevity
8:00 PM | Whitney Duncan
9:00 PM | Nate Barnes
10:00 PM | Harper Grace

REGISTER DAY 2
FRIDAY JUNE 10
5:30 PM | Brett Eldredge
8:00 PM | Patrick Murphy
9:00 PM | Jordan James

REGISTER DAY 3
SATURDAY JUNE 11
12:00 PM | On The Outside
1:00 PM | Scott Stevens
2:00 PM | Heath Sanders
3:00 PM | Gable Bradley
4:00 PM | Jillian Jacqueline
5:00 PM | Dylan Schneider
6:00 PM | Reid Haughton
7:00 PM | Kylie Frey
8:00 PM | Landon Parker
9:00 PM | Garret Jacobs

REGISTER DAY 4
SUNDAY JUNE 12
12:00 PM |
Meghan Linsey & Friends
Blessing Offor
Charles Esten
Mike Parker
Sarah Potenza

3:00 PM | Brandon Hartt
4:00 PM | Anna Vaus

REGISTER DAY 5

​​*tickets required*
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
The Skydeck rooftop stage is an outdoor venue and is not completely covered. When severe weather conditions exist in close proximity to Assembly Hall, we may choose to delay a performance for an hour or more, before deciding to cancel or proceed. Guest safety is our primary concern. If weather conditions dictate, we may have to cancel a show. We encourage all guests to dress for potential weather changes. Umbrellas are not admitted in the venue during concerts

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK

There are 30+ eateries and bars to choose from at Assembly Hall on Level 2.

No refunds will be issued.

Wildhorse to host 90's Night during CMA Fest

6/1/2022

 
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We've got a STAR STUDDED 90's Night in honor of CMA Fest! Join us Thursday, June 9 for a FREE show with some of our favorite 90's artists. 

⭐️ Ty Herndon
⭐️ Darryl Worley
⭐️ Jamie O'Neal
⭐️ Andy Griggs
⭐️ Billy Dean
⭐️ Wade Hayes
⭐️ Michelle Wright

Date: Thursday, June 9
Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location:
The Wildhorse Saloon
120 2nd Avenue North
Nashville, TN
(615) 902-8200

FREE ADMISSION

Brunch with Martina McBride

6/1/2022

 
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Attention all #CMAFest attendees! Martina McBride is hosting an intimate brunch at one of her absolute favorite Nashville restaurants, The Chef and I, along with Chef Raines.

Date: Thursday, June 9
Time: 10:30 AM

Location:
​The Chef and I
1922 Adelicia Street
Nashville, TN 37212

Join Martina McBride for an intimate brunch at one of her favorite restaurants in Nashville, The Chef & I.

Martina and Chef Chris Rains have hand-selected a special menu for guests and will be working closely together to give fans a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience.

Autographed copies of Martina's cookbook will be available for purchase at the event.

BUY TICKETS

VIP Ticket
$270.00 +$18.07 Fee + $26.65 Sales Tax
Price includes entrance to event, VIP seating at the chef's show kitchen, brunch, and gratuity. Each ticket receives unlimited non-alcoholic drinks and one drink ticket for an alcoholic beverage, and all additional alcoholic drinks can be purchased at an additional cost.
 
Premier Ticket
$180.00 + $12.59 Fee +$17.81 Sales Tax
Price includes entrance to event, brunch, and gratuity. Each ticket receives unlimited non-alcoholic drinks and one drink ticket for an alcoholic beverage, and all additional alcoholic drinks can be purchased at an additional cost.

Premium Seating 
$150.00 + $10.76 Fee +$ 14.87 Sales Tax
Price includes entrance to event, brunch, and gratuity. Each ticket receives unlimited non-alcoholic drinks and one drink ticket for an alcoholic beverage, and all additional alcoholic drinks can be purchased at an additional cost.

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
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