NASHVILLE
– Free music and entertainment are hallmarks of
CMA Music Festival, and the
2014 Fest is shaping up to present a lineup that is destined to please fans and
create numerous opportunities for music discovery during the festival,
happening from June 5-8 (Thursday through Sunday) in downtown Nashville.
“The
fans tell us they want music and we have plenty of options for them this year
with multiple free stages, and a full lineup of artists from industry hitmakers
to singers on the verge of making it big,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA chief
executive officer.
Tickets
for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field sold out a record-setting 15 weeks in
advance of the 2014 festival, but fans will still have innumerable
opportunities to watch country music’s best and brightest perform at CMA Music
Festival. The performance lineup for the previously announced Chevrolet
Riverfront Stage is available at CMAfest.com, but that schedule merely
scratches the surface of what fans can experience throughout the four-day
event.
Downtown
Nashville will be full of unique fan experiences, including free outdoor areas
offering everything from product demonstrations to giveaways and more. All
outdoor spaces are free and open to the public.
Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza:
With
more than 40 artists confirmed, the Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza
will be rockin’ with an eclectic mix of back-to-back free concerts from 10:30
a.m.-5:00 p.m. each day (artists and schedule subject to change).
“The
location of the Bud Light Stage is perfectly situated to provide a place to
discover new talent and reconnect with well-known stars,” said Trahern. “This
stage was one of the Festival’s most popular destinations in 2013, and I’m
expecting the same level of enthusiasm and attendance again this year.”
Artists
performing on the Bud Light Stage at the Bridgestone Arena Plaza include Lauren
Alaina, Keith Anderson, Katie Armiger, Kelleigh Bannen, Jeff Bates, Big Smo,
Blackhawk, Brothers Osborne, Mark Collie, Bucky Covington, Joel Crouse, Sarah
Darling, Clare Dunn, Morgan Frazier, JT Hodges, Will Hoge, Home Free, Sam Hunt,
Chris Janson, Joshua Scott Jones, Krystal Keith, Meghan Linsey, Robin Meade,
Granger Smith, Jamie Lynn Spears, Chris Stapleton, Striking Matches, Sundy
Best, The Henningsens, Leah Turner, Trick Pony, Aaron Watson, Austin Webb,
Drake White, Chuck Wicks, and Holly Williams.
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| Big Smo |
With
numerous stages and many free lifestyle exhibits to explore throughout the
festival footprint in Nashville, CMA Music Festival is a great, family-friendly
entertainment value. The concerts at the Bud Light Stage are fun in the sun and
within easy walking distance of all the festival event sites, including the
AT&T® U-verse® Fan Fair X with autograph signings, concerts, lifestyle
exhibits, marketplace, live broadcasts, demonstrations, and more in the
state-of-the-art Music City Center.
Walk of Fame Park featuring the Samsung Galaxy Stage:
New
in 2014, Samsung Galaxy presents the Samsung Galaxy Stage in Walk of Fame Park,
where fans can experience great music and activities.
Artists
participating in the daily concerts include (alphabetical order; artists and
schedule subject to change) Robby Armstrong, Rob Baird, Ty Bates, Laura Bell
Bundy, Dakota Bradley, David Bradley, Cam, Brandon Chase, Cowboy Troy and DJ
Sinister, Heath Haynes & the High Dollars, Sam Hollyman, Joey Hyde, John
Karl, Ryan Kinder, John King, Jukebox Mafia, Jenny Leigh, Cheryl LuQuire,
Rachele Lynae, Brian Milson, Danielle Peck, Pierce Avenue, Stephanie Quayle,
Raven Cliff, Julie Roberts, Gwen Sebastian, Canaan Smith, Phoenix Stone, The
Brothers Road, The Nelsons, The Railers, The Stickers, Chad Warrix, Ryan
Weaver, Jesse Keith Whitley, and Zane Williams.
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| Jesse Keith Whitley |
Walk
of Fame Park is located on Demonbreun between Fourth and Fifth avenues. The
park is free and open to the public from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday through
Saturday, and from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday.
The Buckle:
Covering
three bustling blocks of Broadway, legions of dedicated fans know that The
Buckle is where the excitement and thrills of CMA Music Festival come together.
The Buckle Stage will host a variety of free performances and activities
beginning with concerts presented by ASCAP on Thursday and Sunday from 11
a.m.–4:30 p.m.
ASCAP
songwriter artists include (alphabetical order; artists and schedule subject to
change) Carlton Anderson, Kelsea Ballerini, Bonner Black, Misty Rae Carson,
Karli Chayne, Steven Clawson, Courtney Cole, Hannah Dasher, Jacob Davis,
GirlBilly, Ryan Griffin, Curtis Grimes, Adam Hambrick, Brett Kissell, Ryan
Lafferty, Brandon Lay, Josh London, Daisy Mallory, Michaelis, Oklahoma, Carly
Pearce, David Ray, Jameson Rodgers, Smithfield, Walker County, and Hailey
Whitters.
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| Courtney Cole |
On
Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., the ABC Television Network returns to
the CMA Music Festival with the ABC Summer Block Party with special appearances
by ABC fan favorites, musical performances, games, photos, free giveaways, and
much more!
The
Buckle is located on Broadway from First to Fourth avenues. The area is open to
the public from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m.–5
p.m. on Sunday.
Fan Alley:
If
CMA Music Festival is the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience, then Fan Alley
is where that experience gets cranked up to the maximum level!
Tucked
into the area in front of the magical Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Fan Alley welcomes
its namesake (the fans!) into a warm community where memories will be shared
and friendships made.
The
Chevrolet Roadhouse Stage in Fan Alley features concerts with Country Music’s
best rising talent from Noon–3 p.m. each day.
Performers
(alphabetical order; artists and schedule subject to change) include Ballie and
the Boys, Brinn Black, Cast of “Crazy Hearts Nashville,” Cerrito, Jaida Dreyer,
Jordan Grassi, Marty Haggard, Lyndsey Highlander, Rachel Holder, Levi Hummon,
Angie Johnson, Stevens Layne, Matt Mason, Walker McGuire, Randy Montana, Music
City Doughboys, Aaron Parker, Jacob Powell, Brent Rupard, Lizzie Sider, The Danberrys,
Keni Thomas, and Whiskey Rose.
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| Aaron Parker |
Fan
Alley is located in front of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Fourth Avenue South.
The area is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and from 10
a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday.
BMI Tailgate
Party:
Returning
to the CMA Music Festival for the third time is the BMI Tailgate Party. Located
right off the Cumberland River outside LP Field, the stage will feature a strong
selection of BMI’s songwriters and artists warming up the audience before they
enter LP Field for the Nightly Concerts beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Performers
(alphabetical order; artists and schedule subject to change) include A Thousand
Horses, Blackjack Billy, Chase Bryant, Adam Craig, DJ Du, Brett Eldredge, David
Fanning, Sara Haze, Chris Lane, Natalie Stovall and The Drive, Michael Ray,
Josh Thompson, and Whiskey Jam.
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| Brett Eldredge |
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| Natalie Stovall and The Drive |
The
Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience began in 1972 as Fan Fair®, bringing
5,000 fans to Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. More than 40 years later, the
now legendary Festival has become the city’s signature music event. In 2014,
CMA Music Festival will hose visitors from every state and 21 foreign
countries.
CMA
Music Festival will once again be filmed for a national television special to
air on the ABC Television Network. This is the 11th consecutive year that the
event has been filmed for a network television special, a feat no other music
festival has achieved. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock"
will be executive-produced by Robert Deaton.
CMA
Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Fan
Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA. Chevrolet™ is the Official Ride of
Country Music. Bud Light is the Official Beer of the CMA Music Festival. Pepsi
is the Official Soft Drink of the CMA Music Festival. Bad Boy Buggies are the
Official UTV of the CMA Music Festival.
