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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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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

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

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

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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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

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.

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

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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.

Backstage Nashville Line-up

5/19/2022

 
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The Line-up has been set for the June 11 BackStage Nashville show during #CMAFest2022. Get your tickets now.

Artists:
Tommy Lee James, Ben Burgess, Ray Stephenson, Lauren Weintraub.

Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022
Time: 12:30 p.m (Doors 11 a.m.)

Price: $20

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Performers Named For Stars for 2nd Harvest

5/19/2022

 
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The initial line-up for Stars for Second Harvest have been announced.

Date: Tuesday, June 7
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: 
Ryman Auditorium
116 Rep. John Lewis Way North
Nashville, Tennessee

ARTISTS
Host: Craig Wiseman
with: Sam Hunt, Ernest, Ben Burgess
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TICKETS
$50/$75

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CMA Spotlight Stage

5/18/2022

 
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The line-up has been released for the CMA Spotlight Stage inside Music Cith Center also known as Fan Fair X (FFX). 

This year, meet-and-greet sessions are first-come, first-served. The schedule will be released
before the end of May. All CMA Fest four-day passes include entry into Fan Fair X.

Single day ($12.95) and four-day ($27.95) Fan Fair X tickets are available now. 

The Spotlight Stage inside Fan Fair X is non-stop music from 11:00 AM-4:50 PM Thursday-Saturday and 11:00 AM-3:50 PM on Sunday​

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CMA Close-up Stage

5/18/2022

 
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The line-up has been released for the CMA Close-up Stage inside Music Cith Center also known as Fan Fair X (FFX). 

This year, meet-and-greet sessions are first-come, first-served. The schedule will be released
before the end of May. All CMA Fest four-day passes include entry into Fan Fair X.

Single day ($12.95) and four-day ($27.95) Fan Fair X tickets are available now. 

Featured Artists of the Day will be Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, and Chris Tomlin. ​

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An Evening with Pam Tillis

5/17/2022

 
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Tickets are now on sale for "An Evening with Pam Tillis" at The Listening Room Cafe' during CMA Fest 2022.

An Evening with Pam Tillis plus special surprise guests: Celebrating 30 Years of "Maybe it Was Memphis". As the child of Country Music Royalty, Pam Tillis was determined from a young age to find her own way in music as a singer and songwriter. Pam Tillis has always insisted on writing and cutting songs that speak from the soul.

Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022
Time: 8:30 p.m.

Location:
The Listening Room
618 4th Avenue S
Nashville, TN
(615) 259-3600

Price: $50 + Taxes & Fees

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Wine & Cheese with Sara Evans

5/15/2022

 
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Live in Nashville with Wine, Cheese and Sara Evans during CMA Fest 2022.

LIVE IN NASHVILLE DURING CMA FEST 

A private concert + wine tasting with Sara Evans

Join BOXT during CMA Fest for an evening with multi-platinum Country Music Singer-Songwriter, Sara Evans - where every ticket purchased will benefit Thistle Farms, a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction, by providing a safe place to live, a meaningful job, and a lifelong sisterhood of support.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: 
June 11, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location:
100 Taylor Street A9
Nashville, TN 37208

Ticket Price: $99*

TICKET INCLUDES
  • Private performance by Sara Evans
  • Cheeseboard making class led by Sara + BOXT Founder
  • 8-wine BOXT tasting flight
  • Wine of your choice to enjoy at home in a BOXT* [aka four bottles worth]

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