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CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
JUNE 11-14
DOWNTOWN MUSIC CITY
The annual CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL is unlike any other, taking place over four days packed with musical performances, autograph signings, celebrity sports competitions, and other events with world-class artists and celebrities participating. The 2009 CMA Music Festival is the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience in the place that Music Calls Home - Music City.
For the first time ever, the 2009 CMA Music Festival is opening up the daily concerts at Riverfront Park to public. You don't have to have a ticket to hear and see the great music on that stage. Another great addition this year is the Music City Zone - a stage set up at the Public Square, featuring music Thursday-Saturday, where you can also pick up your Music City gear, get Nashville information and say hello to your friends on YouTube. You can now enjoy dozens of performances for FREE! Click here to view the full press release on the addition of new stages and free events.
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FREE Daily Concerts @ Riverfront Park
9am-6:30pm
Book a room here & see these concerts. |
Nightly Concerts @ LP Field
8pm
Get single night tickets here for the Nightly Concerts.
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Thursday,
June 11 |
The Bellamy Brothers, Diamond Rio, Neal McCoy, Heidi Newfield, James Otto, Randy Rogers Band, Ashton Shepherd, Phil Vassar and Chuck Wicks
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Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Julianne Hough, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Rascal Flatts
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Friday,
June 12 |
John Anderson, Eric Church, Trent Willmon, Jeff Bates, Mark Wills, Randy Houser, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jamie O'Neal, Clay Walker, Bucky Covington and Aaron Tippin
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Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Jake Owen and Zac Brown Band |
Saturday,
June 13 |
Bill Anderson, Keith Anderson, Tracy Byrd, Jason Michael Carroll, The Lost Trailers, Jo Dee Messina, Lorrie Morgan and Chris Young |
Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson, Martina McBride, Josh Turner, Lee Ann Womack and Wynonna (with a special appearance by The Judds)
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Sunday,
June 14 |
Eli Young Band, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Gloriana, Josh Gracin, Jessica Harp, Joey & Rory, Joe Nichols, Collin Raye, Restless Heart and Darryl Worley |
Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, John Rich, Jack Ingram, Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney
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Check back often as artists are added regularly.
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The 4-day event offers:
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— daily concerts at the NEW Music City Zone at the Public Square
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| — daily concerts at Riverfront Park |
— nightly concerts at LP Field (see schedule below)
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— a Fan Fair exhibit hall offering fans a place to meet their favorite stars
(Click here to see who'll be there.)
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| — a family zone of activities for all the members of your family |
| — a fun zone offering music, exhibitors, giveaways and samples |
| — a sports zone hosting competition between artists, celebrities and professional athletes |
| — after hours parties |
| — and so much more! |
Public Square
The new Music City Zone offers music on stage every afternoon, is free and open to the public. Come check out the Backyard Burger tent, the Yazoo Beer Garden, misting tent, Nashville information and Music City Interactive! Get more on the very cool Music City Zone here.
Music City Zone Music Lineup:
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11:30-11:50am |
12-12:40pm |
1-1:40pm |
2-2:40pm |
3-3:40pm |
4-4:40pm |
| Thursday, June 11 |
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Grandstaff |
Rick Huckaby |
Lucas Hoge |
Adam Gregory |
Dana Romanello |
| Friday, June 12 |
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Brittini Black |
KingBilly |
Sixwire |
The Dirt Drifters |
Gabe Dixon Band |
| Saturday, June 13 |
WKDF Battle of the Bands Winner |
Ray Scott |
Lane Turner |
Heartland |
Laura Bryna |
Jeremy Lister |
Wednesday, June 10
CMA Music Festival Kickoff Parade & Block Party
Lower Broad
The parade kicks off the festival with a huge block party to follow with live music and tons of fun. Visit cmafest.com for details.
19th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge
7pm @ Greer Stadium
Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, Montgomery Gentry, Josh Turner and many others step up to the plate for a charity softball game benefiting City of Hope, a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Visit cityofhope.org/softball for more information.
Championship Bull Riding
8pm @ Municipal Auditorium
The top bull riders in the world face some of the fiercest bulls. Kick off CMA Week. Visit nashvilleauditorium.com for details.
Buy tickets for this event.
Marty Stuart's 8th Annual Late Night Jam
10pm @ Ryman Auditorium
Featuring Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Cherryholmes, The Oak Ridge Boys, Connie Smith, Tanya Tucker and more. The annual benefit concert for MusiCares takes place on the eve of CMA Music Festival. Get tickets at ticketmaster.com or by calling 615-255-9600.
Saturday, June 13
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire auditions
7am @ Hilton Nashville Downtown
Millionaire is coming to Music City during CMA Fest. Show off your smarts and audition for the show. Click here for details.
More events are added all the time. Come back soon for more!
Get more information on the 2009 CMA Music Festival at CMAFest.com.
Check out the Tennessean's CMA Music Festival online guide and see show lineups, venue maps and lots more including some great ideas of other things to do while you're in Music City.
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