Country music festival in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
CMA Fest
Genre
Country music
Dates
June
Location(s)
Nashville, Tennessee
Years active
1972–2019, 2022–present
Founded by
Country Music Association
Organised by
Country Music Association
Website
cmafest.com
Ira Dean, Heidi Newfield, and Keith Burns of Trick Pony signing autographs at the CMA Music Festival in 2006
The CMA Fest, formerly named CMA Music Festival until 2018, is a four-day Music festival centered on country music, hosted each June by the Country Music Association (CMA) in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Beginning in 1972 under the name Fan Fair, the event now draws approximately 350 artists and celebrities who hold autograph sessions and perform in concerts offered throughout the festival.
Proceeds from the festival benefit music education programs in public schools through the charitable arm of CMA, the CMA Foundation.
The CMAFest, formerly named CMA Music Festival until 2018, is a four-day Music festival centered on country music, hosted each June by the Country Music...
trade organization formed to promote a music genre. The CMA is best known for its annual CMAFest and Country Music Association Awards broadcast live on...
This was followed by performances at festivals including Lollapalooza and CMAFest. In August 2023, they released their first live EP as part of media platform...
Surprises CMAFest to Sing 'Sk8er Boi' with Miranda Lambert". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 11, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2024. "CMAFest 2023:...
Nashville's CMA Summer Jam, which included a performance with Dwight Yoakam, with the event airing in September in place of the canceled CMA Music Fest. In November...
Chevy Breakout Stage at the 2018 CMAFest and was highlighted by Rolling Stone in the categories of “Best of CMAFest” and “Best Hippie Soul” performance...
telecast. The Pistol Annies appeared in Nashville on June 6–9 for 2019 CMAFest. In September 2019, the Pistol Annies began touring as part of Miranda...
2004). "CMAFest Ready for TV Close-Up". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2023. Keel, Beverly (November 8, 2008). "Fans are a big part of CMA Music Fest show...
https://guitargirlmag.com/interviews/irlene-mandrell-at-cma-fest-its-the-best-year-ever/ Irlene Mandrell at CMAFest: It’s the best year ever! Irlene Mandrell at...
Tree Lighting in November 2018 in Washington D.C. Anderson performed at CMAFest in 2017 and 2018. She has toured with Russell Dickerson, Chase Rice, and...
on May 8, 2020. Livy Jeanne has earned the right to play at Nashville's CMAFest Music Festival two years in a row. In 2017, she landed herself a spot on...
"Lauren Alaina Joins Martina McBride for Surprise Duet of 'Anyway' During CMA Music Fest". Taste of Country. Herrera, Monica (April 28, 2011). "'American Idol'...
Festival on the SiriusXM Spotlight Stage. In June 2018, CB30 performed during CMAFest at the Radio Disney Country Stage. The brothers identify Ed Sheeran and...
Sings Buck". AllMusic. Retrieved September 3, 2022. "Dwight Yoakam back at CMAfest". The Jackson Sun. June 6, 2008. pp. 2B. Retrieved September 3, 2022. David...
were delayed until October due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with that year's CMAFest not going forward.[citation needed] Initially planned for October 14, a...
Roll: Save Me May 30, 2023 1 h 27 min Anthem June 28, 2023 1 h 39 min CMAFest: 50 Years of Fan Fair July 5, 2023 1 h 15 min The Jewel Thief July 13,...
Paisley, Brothers Osborne, Lady A & More to Perform at Spotify House at CMAFest". Billboard. "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. June 27, 2022...
Billboard.com. April 12, 2006. Retrieved June 26, 2023. "Hunter Hayes Talks CMAFest Performances, Recalls Accordion Sing-Along With Rascal Flatts: Watch"....
twice on Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam at the Ryman Auditorium during CMA Music Fest and has had 16 performances at the Grand Ole Opry. She has also appeared...
2020. "Big Kenny's Love Everybody Traveling Musical Medicine Show Hit CMAFest". Urbancountrynews.com. Retrieved March 27, 2020. "Big Kenny Adopts Son...
certifications – Tim Mc Graw – Let It Go". Music Canada. Roughstock. "CMAFest & CMT Awards Impact Album Sales This Week | RoughStock". RoughStock. Retrieved...
Rascal Flatts. James also performed at the 2011 CMA Music Festival. James again performed at CMAFest in 2013, where Eric Young and James Storm made appearances...
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