Summer's here and the time is right. Music City is heating up for the summer. Incredible festivals, concerts, exhibits, family fun, and amazing deals make for one spectacular summer vacation. Spend it in Music City - where you can do (a lot) more for less.
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IN THIS ISSUE:

CMA Music Festival

Vacation Values

Friends, Followers, Fans

Calendar of Events
CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL


CMA Music FestivalTHE ULTIMATE COUNTRY MUSIC FAN EXPERIENCE
Thousands of country music fans will meet in Music City for four days of music, autograph signings, sporting events, family fun, and rockin' parties. New this year: the daily concerts at Riverfront Park will be FREE and open to the public and a Music City Zone at the Public Square that will offer FREE entertainment for festival-goers and music-lovers looking for a good time. Check out visitmusiccity.com/visitors/cmafest for details.

A few things and details you just can't miss:

Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade and Block Party: You can't kick off a 4-day party without a parade AND a party! The parade moves down Lower Broad and the Block Party celebrates with music and fans at the Sommet Center.

Greased Lightning Fan Fair Exhibit Hal: Meet your favorite stars at the Nashville Convention Center and dance to the tunes of the Acoustic Corner.

Family Zone: Enjoy family stage shows, arts & crafts, face painting, games, balloon fun, and, of course, the larger-than-life bouncing inflatables.

Fun Zone & Sports Zone: Play all day with festival-goers of all ages.

Free Music City Zone: The GAC music stage, a misting tent, Nashville information, merchandise and interactive tent, Music Row where you can play Guitar Hero and record your own song, NowPlayingNashville.com autograph booth, Yazoo beer garden, Back Yard Burgers tent and more. Everything you could ever want - all in one place at the Public Square.

Nightly Concerts at LP Field: Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Trace Adkins, Martina McBride, Josh Turner, Wynonna, Montgomery Gentry, Taylor Swift and more!

Free Daily Concerts at Riverfront Park: Diamond Rio, Heidi Newfield, Phil Vassar, The Oak Ridge Boys, Collin Raye, Restless Heart and many others.

Get here a day early and watch Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, Josh Turner & many others play the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge on June 10. Get tickets to the game here. Or stay the night and book a ticket package here.

Don't miss the party! Book your ticket package now or get individual festival tickets in the Club, Floor or Lower level.
VACATION VALUES IN MUSIC CITY

Summer Vacation in Music City
HOTEL SPECIALS, PACKAGE DEALS AND DISCOUNT TICKETS
Stimulate the economy and yourself with a Nashville getaway. With hotel rooms from $69, packages from $99 and discount tickets and coupons offering you savings of up to 50%, there's no better time to plan your trip to Music City. We're singing your song.
Find out for yourself why Nashville ranked #13 on TripAdvisor's list of Best Family Friendly Vacations!

Book a customizable vacation package. . Get discount tickets to experience Music City.

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Two for One Summer Fun in Music CityStay and play in Nashville with the upcoming Two for One Summer Fun Guide. Get a sneak peek at visitmusiccity.com/summerfun. Like treasure hunts? Grab the family, experience Nashville's Two for One and find the Travelocity gnome hiding throughout the city.
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MUSIC CITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Take a look at the full events calendar. Of course, Music City has live music. Every night of the week, in fact. Take a look at some of the biggest Upcoming Music Events. And for the most updated information on concert announcements, ticket on-sale and presale dates, Music City offers and other music news, check out the New Releases section of our website. It changes often, so check it that way.
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