The CMA Music Festival in Nashville, TN will be held this year from June 10-13, 2010.
The CMA has announced that the CMA Music Festival will go on as scheduled despite the recent flooding in Nashville and surrounding areas.
Country Music fans need to gather and celebrate the town and the music it makes now more than ever!
Please double check with Fan Club Party and Event coordinators to verify locations and times of scheduled events in case some venues have had to be changed.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster to the four day festival. Click over to Ticketmaster or the CMA Fest site now!
The 20th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game
This has been one of the must-see events of the CMA Music Fest (and Fan Fair) for twenty years now and this year will not disappoint!
The ball game will start at 7:00PM at Greer Stadium. Celebrities already scheduled to appear include:
Carrie Underwood, Chuck Wicks, Craig Morgan, Julianne Hough, Luke Bryan, Love and Theft, The Oak Ridge Boys, Two Foot Fred, Whitney Duncan, Randy Houser, and more!
Stay tuned for other celebs who will join in the fun as rival teams "The Grand Ole Opry" and Blair Garner's "After Midnite" crew go glove to glove on the field.
For more information on the City of Hope Softball game Click Here!!!
"Darius and Friends" St. Jude Benefit
Darius Rucker will host this inaugural event at the Wildhorse Saloon. The country rocker will take the stage as will Radney Foster, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson and Jake Owen. More performers will be announced soon.
The doors open at 8:00PM. The show begins at 9:00.
Bryan White and Richie McDonald Joint Fan Club Party at the Country Music Hall of Fame!
See two great country music artists in one historical setting! Bryan White and Richie McDonald will host a joint fan club party in the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Tickets are $40 and include a light breakfast, acoustic concert, surprise souvenir, and meet and greet.
We've had a great time at this event in year's past and think everyone will enjoy hanging out with Country Weekly and some of their favorite artists at the Wildhorse Saloon.
Doors open at 11:00AM and a buffet lunch will be served at 11:30. A surprise artist will play an acoustic set during the meal. The fashion show will begin at 12:00PM.
Everyone knows the show must go on and The Grand Ole Opry is still going strong despite the Opry House being one of the structures hardest hit by the recent floods. The radio show is one of Country Music's oldest and most prestigious places to perform and a little water isn't going to slow it down.
This Tuesday night show will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium and starts at 7:00PM. The line-up includes Carrie Underwood, Trisha Yearwood, Josh Turner, The Band Perry, Little Jimmy Dickens and Bill Anderson.
There's no better way to get your week of country music started than by hearing the legends and seeing the newer artists grace the same stage.
Chely Wright's 10th Annual Reading, Writing, and Rhythm Concert
Rodney Crowell, Justin Moore, Bucky Covington, Sarah Buxton and Jann Arden will join Chely Wright at the 10th Annual Reading, Writing and Rhythm benefit concert on June 8 at 8:00PM. The event will be held at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater. The benefit helps keep music and instruments in the public school systems.
The CMT Awards Will Be Handed Out on Wednesday, June 9!
There's no better time to give country music artists awards that were voted on by the fans, because thousands of music's biggest supporters will be in Music City for CMA Music Fest. Why not get dressed up and head to the Award's show for some of the hottest performances this year? Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum. Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood will be performing. The show is hosted by Kid Rock! What a ride this show will be!
The CMT Awards will be held at Bridgestone Arena and start at 7:00. Head to www.Ticketmaster.com
to purchase your tickets or go to
www.CMT.com for more information!
Don't forget to vote for your faves while you are there!
Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam
Are you ready for some music? Marty Stuart is getting some of his friends together for a late night jam and we are all invited!
The event will be held at the historic Ryman Auditorium and begin at 10:00PM. This year's event will benefit MusiCares Nashville Flood Relief Fund!
Joining Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives for this year's marathon of live music are Superstar Keith Urban, Songwriter Hall of Fame members Dallas Frazier and Cowboy Jack Clement, Ronnie Milsap, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame member Ralph Mooney, Connie Smith, the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band and a few very special surprise guests representing the Country Music and Rock & Roll Halls of Fame.
Kick-off performance at 10:00AM by The Judds. Other artists scheduled to perform are… Keith Anderson, Diamond Rio, Colt Ford, Joey + Rory, Love and Theft, Neal McCoy, Jake Owen, Josh Thompson, and Clay Walker.
The riverfront line-up is listed in alphabetical order. Please check official CMA Music Fest schedules for line-up by time.
2nd Annual Andy Grigg's Poker Tournament and Guitar Pull benefiting St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Andy Griggs' and friends will play cards for a good cause on Thursday, June 10 at 2:00PM. The event is held at Cadillac Ranch on Broadway. Andy's fan club members save $10.00 on tickets, gain special "front of the line" access to the event, a special fan reception after the event and a souvenir laminate.
Brad Paisley will get together with his fans at Nashville Shores. Doors will open at 3:00PM with the event starting at 6:15PM. It will be festival style seating so you should plan to get there early.
The party will include: dinner, special fan club party show, surprise souvenir, volleyball, dunk tank, member-only photo line w/Brad (randomly-selected members) and more fun than you can shake a stick at!
Tickets are on sale NOW. Tickets are $35 for members, $40 for non-member guests and children 12 and under are $25. Find out more at
www.BradPaisley.com
Talk about kickin' it old-school. This celebration of Country Music History is a must-hear for fans of all ages. Several of country music's traditional sound creators gather in one spot for one unforgettable night of music.
This Thursday evening show will be held at the historic Ryman Auditorium and starts at 7:00PM. The line-up includes The Oak Ridge Boys, Gene Watson, Lynn Anderson, and Neal McCoy. It is hosted by Larry Gatlin and will also feature a performance by the Gatlin Brothers.
Rodney Atkins, The Band Perry, Bucky Covington, Eli Young Band, Jack Ingram, Patty Loveless, Craig Morgan, Sawyer Brown, Gretchen Wilson, and Chris Young.
The riverfront line-up is listed in alphabetical order. Please check official CMA Music Fest schedules for line-up by time.
The ABC Summer Block Party
11:30 to 5:00PM in the Family Zone
This year's Block Party, hosted by Rossi Morreale ("Dating in the Dark") and Brandon Barash ("General Hospital"), is filled with entertainment for the entire family. Located at the CMA Music Festival Family Zone in the Walk of Fame Park (between Fourth and Fifth Avenue on Demonbreun) the party will include daily activities and games such as "Name that ABC Tune" and "Daytime Drama."
In addition to the games, autograph sessions and Q&A sessions will be held with: Jillian Harris, Paige Hemmis, and Tracy Huston ("Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"); Bobbie Eakes ("All My Children"); Melissa Archer, Bree Williamson, and Kassie De Paiva ("One Life to Live"); and Kelly Monaco, Bradford Anderson, Laura Wright, Steve Burton, and Scott Reeves ("General Hospital"). ABC-branded souvenirs will be given away, including T-shirts, totes, journals, electric fans, and towels.
There will be plenty of music as well with scheduled performances on Friday, June 11 by Capitol Nashville recording artist Emily West and BNA recording artist Chris Janson in addition to Port Chuck: Steve Burton, Brandon Barash, Bradford Anderson, and Scott Reeves (Jason Morgan, Johnny Zacchara, Damien Spinelli, and Steve Webber on "General Hospital"). On Saturday, June 12 the Divas of Daytime: Kathy Brier formerly from "One Life to Life," Kassie DePaiva (Blair Cramer on "One Life to Live"), and Bobbie Eakes (Krystal Carey on "All My Children") will perform and mark their return to the Block Party as a trio.
Joe Nichols' Fan Club Party!
Joe Nichols' Annual Fan Club Party will be held at 8:00PM in the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Find out more at
www.JoeNichols.com
Julianne Hough, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, and more to be announced soon!
The Grand Ole Opry
One of Nashville's oldest weekend traditions continues with another music-filled Grand Ole Opry show!
This Friday evening show will be held at the historic Ryman Auditorium and starts at 7:00PM. The line-up includes Charley Pride,Roy Clark, Rhonda Vincent and more!
St. Jude Music Fest Road Race Hosted by Jo Dee Messina
Pound the pavement early for a good cause! JoDee Messina will lead runners and walkers from all over the world in a "Road Race" to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Day of registration begins at 6:30AM. The run will begin at 7:30 with the walk following at 8:00AM.
Big Kenny, Lee Brice, Mark Chesnutt, Emerson Drive, Gloriana, Josh Gracin, Lorrie Morgan, David Lee Murphy, Joe Nichols, and Mel Tillis.
The riverfront line-up is listed in alphabetical order. Please check official CMA Music Fest schedules for line-up by time.
The ABC Summer Block Party
11:30 to 5:00PM in the Family Zone
This year's Block Party, hosted by Rossi Morreale ("Dating in the Dark") and Brandon Barash ("General Hospital"), is filled with entertainment for the entire family. Located at the CMA Music Festival Family Zone in the Walk of Fame Park (between Fourth and Fifth Avenue on Demonbreun) the party will include daily activities and games such as "Name that ABC Tune" and "Daytime Drama."
In addition to the games, autograph sessions and Q&A sessions will be held with: Jillian Harris, Paige Hemmis, and Tracy Huston ("Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"); Bobbie Eakes ("All My Children"); Melissa Archer, Bree Williamson, and Kassie De Paiva ("One Life to Live"); and Kelly Monaco, Bradford Anderson, Laura Wright, Steve Burton, and Scott Reeves ("General Hospital"). ABC-branded souvenirs will be given away, including T-shirts, totes, journals, electric fans, and towels.
There will be plenty of music as well with scheduled performances on Friday, June 11 by Capitol Nashville recording artist Emily West and BNA recording artist Chris Janson in addition to Port Chuck: Steve Burton, Brandon Barash, Bradford Anderson, and Scott Reeves (Jason Morgan, Johnny Zacchara, Damien Spinelli, and Steve Webber on "General Hospital"). On Saturday, June 12 the Divas of Daytime: Kathy Brier formerly from "One Life to Life," Kassie DePaiva (Blair Cramer on "One Life to Live"), and Bobbie Eakes (Krystal Carey on "All My Children") will perform and mark their return to the Block Party as a trio.
Bo Bice Fan Club Party
Bo Bice will hang out with his "BFF's" at the 2nd annual BB "Peeps" Party at Limelight. The party will include: brunch, an acoustic mini-concert, surprise souvenir, Q & A with Bo, silent auction, meet and greet and more! You can find out more at
www.BoBice.com
Need a place to cool off but don't want to miss a second of great country music while you are in Nashville? Head to the Grand Ole Opry Matinee!
This special afternoon show will be held at the historic Ryman Auditorium and starts at 3:00PM. The line-up includes Joey and Rory, Mandy Barnett, Mark Chesnut, Pam Tillis and more!
Easton Corbin, Billy Currington, Randy Houser, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts and more to be announced soon!
The Grand Ole Opry
This is your last chance to catch the Opry during CMA Music Festival week!
The Saturday night show will be held at the historic Ryman Auditorium and starts at 7:00PM. The line-up includes Charley Pride, Roy Clark, Terri Clark, Mel Tellis and more!
TAYLOR SWIFT TO HOST 13-HOUR FAN MEET & GREET EVENT DURING CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Taylor Swift has BIG plans for this year’s CMA Music Festival -- she announced today that she is going to spend 13 hours meeting as many of her fans as possible!
Taylor will be hosting “Taylor Swift’s 13-Hour Meet & Greet” at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, in the heart of CMA Music Fest activities, on June 13th. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Taylor will kick off the festivities at 8:00 a.m. that day, and will meet as many fans as possible over the course of the 13-hour event. The event will include a short acoustic performance that afternoon shortly after 2 p.m., and will also feature several different fan activities throughout the day. “Taylor Swift’s 13-Hour Meet & Greet” is open to the general public and admission is free.
“My favorite thing about CMA Music Fest has always been getting to spend time with the fans, so this year I wanted to figure out a way to meet as many of them as possible,” Taylor said. “Thirteen is my lucky number, and the 13th is during Music Fest, so I think spending 13 hours that day with my fans is going to be amazing!”
Additional event details will be posted on www.TaylorSwift.com the week of the event.
This will be Taylor’s only performance during the CMA Music Fest.
Taylor is back on the road with her FEARLESS Tour this week, playing two sold-out shows in Washington D.C. before traveling to Boston to wrap the tour with a Saturday night show at Gillette Stadium. Gillette announced earlier this year that Taylor is the only female artist in history to have sold out this venue. For updated tour information, please log onto: www.taylorswift.com.
Riverfront Stage Line-Up
The Bellamy Brothers, Sammy Kershaw, Lonestar, Jo Dee Messina, James Otto, Restless Heart, Steel Magnolia, Pam Tillis, Uncle Kracker, and Darryl Worley.
The riverfront line-up is listed in alphabetical order. Please check official CMA Music Fest schedules for line-up by time.
LP Field
Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Darius Rucker, and Blake Shelton
Tips for the Loyal Fans Attending CMA Music Fest 2009
Country Music fans will begin the countdown for the 2011 CMA Music Fest, the day they get home from this year's event. Though it's darn near impossible not to have a great time attending the event with country's biggest and best artists and their awesome fans, there are a few things that can put a damper on your good time such as rain, sunburn and missing an once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity. Here are some tips on how to avoid things we have learned the hard way.
1) Bring a lot of sunscreen! A lot of the activities take place outdoors and you should always have your sunscreen on. A bad sunburn will make you feel miserable the rest of the trip and ruin your good time. Don't forget the sunscreen for your lips too! Often overlooked, you could end up looking like you got a bad botox injection when sunburn causes your lips to swell. There is nothing attractive or comfortable about that!
2) Plan to drink A LOT of water. Going along with the heat/sunscreen thing... you don't know how fast your body can get dehydrated, especially if you are planning to enjoy the music at the River Stages for long periods of time and you're getting your groove on there. Be sure to budget to buy plenty of water and try to drink more when you get back to your hotel at night.
3) Wear comfortable shoes! You probably don't realize how much you are going to walk that week. From the parking lot to the event and back again, the photo line at the River Stages and LP Field, it all adds up! Though walking is good for you, it's going to be killer on your feet, legs and ankles if you are doing it all it your 7 inch stilettos. You might be lookin' good and turnin' heads but what good does that do you if you have to spend the next three days with your feet propped up and iced?
4) A.K.C.R - Always Keep Cameras Ready! You know that you are going to have a celebrity sighting at the Convention Center and at the concerts, but did you know that you were going to see Luke Bryan pumping gas while you were filling up the tank in your rental car? You should always have easy access to your camera in case at opportunity presents itself. You don't want to keep anyone waiting while you open the trunk, take out the souvenirs and food that you put on top of your backpack and dig through everything until you find your camera.
5) Speaking of running into celebrities at the gas station, restaurants, grocery store etc., and this even applies when you are going through the autograph lines at the convention center, try to remain calm and be respectful of the artist. If they are eating with their families, try to wait until they are exiting the restaurant to ask for a picture or an autograph. Say, "Excuse me," introduce yourself, and ask if they have a minute to pose for a photo. Trust us when we tell you that it will be a much more memorable experience for both you and the artist if you aren't screaming at the top of your lungs, "Oh My GOSH! I LOVE YOU!" over and over again. This only draws attention to the artist who might want to be low-key that day and puts them on guard like they might need security or something. What would you do if a stranger came running up to you, screaming in your face and taking pictures? You would hopefully run for the hills! Make your Mama proud and use your manners and chances are the celebrity would be happy to oblige your request.
6) And speaking of cameras... be sure to have plenty of extra batteries on hand, memory cards, anything your camera needs to operate, have two or three of. It is the worst thing ever to be the next person in line after waiting three hours to meet your favorite singer, and not being able to get your camera on because the battery is dead, or the memory card is full of priceless pictures you can't delete. When you are about five people away from the artists, turn you camera on, check the setting, and make sure everything is ready so you don't hold up the line by trying to figure out what is wrong with you camera!
7) It might be a good idea to print up some sheets of paper with your name and email address on them to keep in your backpack, just in case. This comes in handy if you end up having to take someone else's picture for them or if someone has to take your picture for you. It saves time of having to dig for pen and scrap paper to exchange information.
8) For those people with the fancy interchangeable lens', make sure the lens is set to auto before getting that one posed shot with an artist that you can't check before moving out of line. The person taking the picture will probably assume that it is automatic and not check the focus. It would suck if your one glorious moment was blurry because the lens got knocked around in your bag and switched to manual.
9) When you are leaving an area, double check your surroundings to make sure that nothing has fallen out of your bags. One of our staffers lost a camera lens at a fan club party because they didn't know that it had escaped. Double check yourself and be sure that you have all of your belongings when you move from one place to another.
10) You might want to label important and valuable items such as cameras or video cameras with your name and a contact number or email address in case they do get lost or left behind. Please be Good Samaritans! If you find something, do your best to find its owner. Think about how upset you would be if you lost your camera and memories of your trip that far or a sentimental piece of jewelry. We whole-heartedly believe in Karma and you will be rewarded by the Universe for doing the right thing.
Stay tuned for more tips! Have something that you learned the hard way that you want to share? Email us at
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May 6, 2010
CMA TO DONATE ALL PROCEEDS OF 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL TO FLOOD RELIEF IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND MUSIC EDUCATION IN METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NASHVILLE – In response to the devastating floods that have plagued the City of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, CMA has announced that 50 percent of the net proceeds of 2010 CMA Music Festival will be donated to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee for flood relief. This is in addition to CMA’s already established annual donation of 50 percent of the net proceeds to Metro Nashville Public Schools for music education through the Keep the Music Playing program. In total, 100 percent of the net proceeds of the event will be given to benefit Nashville’s public school students and Middle Tennessee families in need.
CMA Music Festival is Nashville’s signature music event, drawing 56,000 people from the region as well as every state in the nation and visitors from 26 countries around the globe, while bringing in more than $22 million in direct visitor spending to the local economy.
“This year with all the downtown businesses as well as our tourism industry suffering huge losses due to flood damage, it is vitally important to the Nashville business community that CMA Music Festival continues as planned,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chairman of the Board. “CMA is proud to step up and help our area by donating half of the CMA Music Festival’s net proceeds to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to help its flood relief efforts while we continue our important commitment to children and music education.”
“CMA has always been a great supporter of Music City through the Association’s Keep the Music Playing initiative,” said Nashville Mayor Karl Dean. “This added contribution to aid in flood recovery efforts will be incredibly helpful and demonstrates the great partnership that exists between the City of Nashville, CMA Music Festival, and the Country Music industry.”
“Millions of lives have been affected by this disaster. While some will recover quickly, others will take months or years to rebuild, and The Community Foundation’s disaster funds will continue to strategically address needs as they emerge and evolve,” said Ellen Lehman, President of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. “It has been incredible to see this community’s outpouring of generosity, and we are thrilled, but not surprised, to see CMA join in leading the efforts to help this city rebuild.”
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has activated its Metro Nashville Disaster Response Fund in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management to support relief efforts. Grants from the fund will be made to nonprofits supporting relief, restoration, and clean-up efforts in the Davidson County area.
CMA Music Festival has benefited charity since 2001, but in 2006 a decision was made to direct all funds to one central cause – music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools – through a partnership with the Nashville Alliance for Public Education. To date, CMA has donated more than $3.3 million to purchase more than 3,000 instruments and musical equipment and supplies, providing thousands of Metro Nashville Public Schools students with the resources and opportunities they could not have afforded on their own, and giving many of them a strong reason to remain in school. According to Metro schools statistics, 98 percent of students in arts programs graduate.
Now in its 39th year, CMA Music Festival began as Fan Fair in 1972 as a unique celebration of the relationship between Country Music artists and their fans in the heart of Music City. More than 2,000 Country acts, from the legends and superstars to today’s rising hit makers and hopefuls, have lent their time and talent to the event over the decades.
Nashville’s signature music event features concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. This unparalleled celebration of America’s music draws thousands of fans and media from all corners of the globe to Nashville. CMA Music Festival was dubbed the “crown jewel of Country Music festivals” by USA Today and winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s 2004, 2006, and 2008 LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year.
For up-to-the-minute information about four-day ticket packages, single night tickets to the Nightly Concerts at LP Field, travel information, schedules, artist appearances and more, visit www.CMAfest.com to sign up for CMA Exclusive e-news and join the CMA MOB mobile community. Fans may also want to check out CMA’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/CountryMusicAssociation), Twitter (www.Twitter.com/Country Music), MySpace (www.MySpace.com/cmamusicfestival), and YouTube (www.YouTube.com/CountryMusicAssoc) pages.
About The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee oversees more than 730 charitable funds, providing customized philanthropic solutions with great flexibility for donors, nonprofit organizations and the community. In the past 18 years, The Community Foundation has distributed more than $470 million to community programs and institutions. It is located at 3833 Cleghorn Avenue, #400, Nashville, Tennessee 37215. For more information, call 615-321-4939 or 888-540-5200 or visit www.cfmt.org.
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Partners include Barnes & Noble; Bicycle Playing Cards; Blue Bell Creameries; Carl Black Chevrolet; Chevy(TM): The Official Ride of Country Music; CMT; COMBOS® Snacks; Dr Pepper®; DRIVE4COPD(TM); Durango Boots®; Farm Boy® & Farm Girl® Brands; Field & Stream®; GEICO; General Cigar Co., Inc.; Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee; Greased Lightning® Cleaning Products; Jack Daniel's®; Mahindra USA, Inc.; McDonalds®; Ocean Spray®; PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs; Random House Children’s Books; Roper(TM) Apparel & Footwear; Southern Belle Glamour; Super 8®; Texas on Tour; The Country Network; United States Marine Corps.; VELVEETA® Shells and Cheese; Votre Vu; World Vision®; Wrangler®. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA.
May 5, 2010
BE AN ONGOING PART OF CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL HISTORY WITH "LIFETIME TICKET GIVEAWAY" SWEEPSTAKES
Sweepstakes Will Award One Lucky Country Fan Lifelong Tickets to Future Festivals
NASHVILLE - In celebration of CMA Music Festival and Fan Fair(R)'s 39 year legacy, fans will be given the chance to be a part of all the great moments yet to come with the first-ever CMA Music Festival Lifetime Ticket Giveaway sweepstakes. This rare promotion will yield one lucky winner two seats per year to future CMA Music Festival events for as long as that winner wishes to redeem the prize. The premium-located seats in LP Field's lower level retail for $200 each, bringing the prize value to a minimum of $400 per year.
"It's the mother of all prizes," commented Steve Moore, CMA Chairman of the Board. "In 2011, this legendary event will celebrate its 40th year of bringing artists and fans together. In celebrating the rich history of Fan Fair and CMA Music Festival, we also look ahead to the event's next chapter, and we're thrilled our Lifetime Ticket winner will be there for all of the exciting things to come."
Starting this week, fans can enter the CMA Music Festival Lifetime Ticket Giveaway sweepstakes online at CMAfest.com. Helping to spread the word and drive entries at CMAfest.com will be valued promotional partners including Country Weekly, DigitalRodeo.com, GAC: Great American Country, Grand Ole Opry, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, MySpace Karaoke, Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau, NowPlayingNashville.com, Roughstock, The Country Network,103 WKDF, WKRN-TV Nashville, 95.5 The Wolf, 98 WSIX, 650 AM WSM, and niche partner Web sites including CountryHound.com, CountryMusicIsLove.com, and CountryMusicTattleTale.com. Additionally, artists performing at 2010 CMA Music Festival will also be spreading the word to their fans through their respective digital platforms, including official Web sites, social media and e-mail and mobile database outreach.
"We're reaching out to partner with our friends in the music industry," said Ben Bennett, CMA Manager of Online Promotions and Mobile Marketing. "We invite all our partners to help get the word out about this incredible prize - everybody from the amazing artists who have helped make the CMA Music Festival what it is today to our partners at radio and our professional colleagues as well. It's our goal to let every Country fan out there know about this prize and give each one a chance to win big!"
To enter the sweepstakes through CMA's digital channels, fans can visit www.CMAfest.com. The contest runs now through Sunday, June 13, when one winner will be chosen from all eligible entries received online, through text message and other entry points.
2010 CMA Music Festival will be held Thursday-Sunday, June 10-13 in downtown Nashville. Nashville's signature music event features concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. Single tickets to the individual Nightly Concerts are on sale for $30 for general admission in the upper deck of LP Field (plus applicable handling fees).
A limited number of four-day ticket packages for 2009 CMA Music Festival are also available. The four-day ticket package includes the Nightly Concerts on the Concert Stage at LP Field; access to the Greased Lightning(R) Fan Fair(R) Exhibit Hall in the Nashville Convention Center; early admittance to Riverfront Park for the Daytime Stage concerts; exclusive access to the Photo Lines at LP Field and Riverfront Park; and exclusive access to the event shuttle between venues. Both four-day ticket packages and single night tickets are available by calling 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) or via www.ticketmaster.com.
In addition to enjoying the music, attendees are also providing needed instruments and music education supplies for Nashville students. CMA Music Festival is a charitable event benefitting music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools through a partnership with the Nashville Alliance for Public Education. To date, CMA has donated more than $3.3 million to purchase instruments and fund music programs for Nashville's 75,000 school students. The philanthropic program, titled "Keep the Music Playing," was founded in 2005 as a way for the CMA Music Festival and its participating artists to give back to the community.
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Partners include Barnes & Noble; Bicycle Playing Cards; Blue Bell Creameries; Carl Black Chevrolet; Chevy(TM): The Official Ride of Country Music; CMT; COMBOS(R) Snacks; Dr Pepper(R); DRIVE4COPD(TM); Durango Boots(R); Farm Boy(R) & Farm Girl(R) Brands; Field & Stream(R); GEICO; General Cigar Co., Inc.; Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee; Greased Lightning(R) Cleaning Products; Jack Daniel's(R); Mahindra USA, Inc.; McDonalds(R); Ocean Spray(R); PEDIGREE(R) Food for Dogs; Random House Children's Books; Roper(TM) Apparel & Footwear; Southern Belle Glamour; Super 8(R); Texas on Tour; The Country Network; United States Marine Corps.; VELVEETA(R) Shells and Cheese; Votre Vu; World Vision(R); Wrangler(R). Fan Fair(R) is a registered trademark of CMA.
May 5, 2010
CMA RECEIVES FRIEND OF EDUCATION AWARD FROM METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORT OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NASHVILLE – CMA received the 2010 Friend of Education Award from the Metropolitan Nashville Education Association during the National Teacher Day Banquet last night in Nashville for the Association’s support of music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools through the “Keep the Music Playing” program.
Half the net proceeds from CMA Music Festival are donated to the cause through a partnership with the Nashville Alliance for Public Education. To date, CMA has donated $3.3 million to benefit music education programs for Nashville’s 75,000 public school students. This money has been used to build music labs and purchase more than 3,000 instruments, and much needed supplies.
“It means a great deal to be recognized by the teachers,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chairman of the Board. “We may provide the raw materials – the trumpets, tubas, and trombones – but the teachers are the ones on the frontline inspiring their students to create music, which is the foundation of CMA’s mission.”
“MNEA and Nashville’s teachers cherish the artists who contribute their time to help provide our students with musical instruments,” said Erick Huth, MNEA President. “The CMA Music Festival helps sustain Nashville’s reputation as Music City USA!”
“By putting instruments in the hands of students, CMA is providing the resources and opportunities these students could not have afforded on their own – giving many of them a strong reason to remain in school,” said Pam Garrett, Executive Director of the Nashville Alliance for Public Education. “CMA is very deserving of this honor.”
Artists perform at CMA Music Festival for free. To show its appreciation for their dedication and time, CMA donates half the net proceeds from the Festival to “Keep the Music Playing” on their behalf. When the program began in 2001, it was known as CMA’s “Cause for Celebration!” From 2001-2005 CMA contributed more than $800,000 to more than 100 worthy causes. In 2006, the CMA Artist Relations Committee decided to channel those financial resources into a single cause – music education.
Music makes a difference. Last year, Metro public schools’ performing arts students had a 98 percent graduation rate.
CMA Music Festival is an unparalleled music experience celebrating America’s music. The event brings the community together with fans from around the world. Now in its 39th year, CMA Music Festival will be held on Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13, in downtown Nashville. Dubbed the “crown jewel of Country Music Festivals” by USA Today and winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s 2004, 2006, and 2008 LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year, the event features four jam-packed days of music with concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more.
For up-to-the-minute information about four-day ticket packages, single night tickets to the Nightly Concerts at LP Field, travel information, schedules, artist appearances and more, visit www.CMAfest.com to sign up for CMA Exclusive e-news and join the CMA MOB mobile community. Fans may also want to check out CMA’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/CountryMusicAssociation), Twitter (www.Twitter.com/Country Music), MySpace (www.MySpace.com/cmamusicfestival), and YouTube (www.YouTube.com/CountryMusicAssoc) pages.
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Partners include Barnes & Noble; Bicycle Playing Cards; Blue Bell Creameries; Carl Black Chevrolet; Chevy™: The Official Ride of Country Music; CMT; COMBOS® Snacks; Dr Pepper®; DRIVE4COPD™; Durango Boots®; Farm Boy® & Farm Girl® Brands; Field & Stream®; GEICO; General Cigar Co., Inc.; Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee; Greased Lightning® Cleaning Products; Jack Daniel's®; Mahindra USA, Inc.; McDonalds®; Ocean Spray®; PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs; Random House Children’s Books; Roper(TM) Apparel & Footwear; Southern Belle Glamour; Super 8®; Texas on Tour; The Country Network; United States Marine Corps.; VELVEETA® Shells and Cheese; Votre Vu; World Vision®; Wrangler®. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA.
April 29, 2010
CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES RIVERFRONT PARK STAGE LINEUP AND ADDS JULIANNE HOUGH TO NIGHTLY CONCERTS AT LP FIELD
NASHVILLE – It was announced today that additional artists were added to 2010 CMA Music Festival, held Thursday-Sunday, June 10-13, in downtown Nashville.
Singer and former “Dancing with the Stars” dancer Julianne Hough has been added to the artist lineup for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field on Friday, June 11. Hough made her CMA Music Festival debut in 2008 when she performed a duet with Josh Turner at LP Field. Artists already announced for the Nightly Concerts include Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Easton Corbin, Billy Currington, Danny Gokey, Randy Houser, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Justin Moore, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band.
The daily concerts on the Riverfront Park Stage are one of the most popular events at CMA Music Festival, and this year’s artist lineup is guaranteed to thrill the fans and continue that tradition. As previously announced, The Judds (Naomi and Wynonna Judd) will unite to give the Festival’s kick off performance on the Riverfront Park Stage on Thursday, June 10 at 10:00 AM. The current daily artist lineups are revealed below in alphabetical order:
Thursday, June 10: The Judds will give the kick off performance, followed (alphabetically) by Keith Anderson, Diamond Rio, Colt Ford, Joey + Rory, Love and Theft, Neal McCoy, Jake Owen, Josh Thompson, and Clay Walker.
Friday, June 11: Rodney Atkins, The Band Perry, Bucky Covington, Eli Young Band, Jack Ingram, Patty Loveless, Craig Morgan, Sawyer Brown, Gretchen Wilson, and Chris Young.
Saturday, June 12: Big Kenny, Lee Brice, Mark Chesnutt, Emerson Drive, Gloriana, Josh Gracin, Lorrie Morgan, David Lee Murphy, Joe Nichols, and Mel Tillis.
Sunday, June 13: The Bellamy Brothers, Sammy Kershaw, Lonestar, Jo Dee Messina, James Otto, Restless Heart, Steel Magnolia, Pam Tillis, Uncle Kracker, and Darryl Worley.
Performance order will be listed on www.CMAfest.com closer to the event. Artists and dates subject to change.
Admittance to the Riverfront Park Stage is free, but four-day ticket holders have an exclusive 45-minute, early-entrance window before the gates open to the general public. The Riverfront concerts are a popular destination for families who want to enjoy great musical performances while relaxing on the sloping bank above the Cumberland River. The concerts are fun in the sun within easy walking distance of all the Festival event sites, with food vendors, activities, and more.
For up-to-the-minute information about four-day ticket packages, single night tickets to the Nightly Concerts at LP Field, travel information, schedules, artist appearances and more, visit www.CMAfest.com to sign up for CMA Exclusive e-news and join the CMA MOB mobile community. Fans may also want to check out CMA’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/CountryMusicAssociation), Twitter (www.Twitter.com/Country Music), MySpace (www.MySpace.com/cmamusicfestival), and YouTube (www.YouTube.com/CountryMusicAssoc) pages.
About CMA Music Festival
CMA Music Festival is an unparalleled music experience celebrating America’s music with fans from around the world. 2010 CMA Music Festival will be held Thursday, June 10, through Sunday, June 13, in Downtown Nashville. Both four-day ticket packages and single night tickets are available by calling 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) or via www.ticketmaster.com. Now in its 39th year, CMA Music Festival began as Fan Fair in 1972 as a unique celebration of the relationship between Country Music artists and their fans in the heart of Music City USA. Nashville’s signature music event features concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. For more information, call visit www.CMAfest.com. The CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association.
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Partners include Barnes & Noble; Bicycle Playing Cards; Blue Bell Creameries; Carl Black Chevrolet; Chevy(TM): The Official Ride of Country Music; CMT; COMBOS® Snacks; Dr Pepper®; DRIVE4COPD(TM); Durango Boots®; Farm Boy® & Farm Girl® Brands; Field & Stream®; GEICO; General Cigar Co., Inc.; Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee; Greased Lightning® Cleaning Products; Jack Daniel's®; Mahindra USA, Inc.; McDonalds®; Ocean Spray®; PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs; Random House Children’s Books; Roper(TM) Apparel & Footwear; Southern Belle Glamour; Super 8®; Texas on Tour; The Country Network; United States Marine Corps.; VELVEETA® Shells and Cheese; Votre Vu; World Vision®; Wrangler®. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA.
April 15, 2010
THE JUDDS REUNITE TO KICK OFF 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH PERFORMANCE ON THE RIVERFRONT PARK STAGE
NASHVILLE – Country Music’s legendary duo The Judds will kick off 2010 CMA Music Festival and Fan Fair® with the opening daily concert on the Riverfront Park Stage on Thursday, June 10 (10:00 AM/CT).
“The Judds performing on the Riverfront Park Stage – THAT is something worth waking up for!” said Steve Moore, CMA Chairman of the Board. “We are so excited to have Naomi and Wynonna reunite at CMA Music Festival and kick off all the festivities. We know this will be a one-of-a-kind performance as only The Judds can do.”
“We are totally psyched to get to kick off CMA Music Fest this year on the Riverfront Park Stage,” said Naomi and Wynonna Judd. “We can’t wait to be live with fans and music lovers from across the country. It’s such a privilege to partner with CMA to spread the word about our final tour. Plan your life around it…The Judds are coming back.”
This will be The Judds’ sixth time to perform together at CMA Music Festival. They previously performed together at the event in 1984, 1985, 1990, 2003 and 2009. Wynonna has also performed solo at the Festival seven times in the past (1992, 1995, 1999, 2004-2006, and 2009). The Judds won a total of nine CMA Awards, including four consecutive wins as Vocal Duo of the Year (1988-1991), three consecutive wins as Vocal Group of the Year (1985-1987), Single of the Year (1985 for “Why Not Me”), and the Horizon Award (1984).
In preparation for The Judds’ highly anticipated 2010 final tour later this year, the legendary Country Music duo invited fans to submit names for the “Name That Tour” contest. The winning name will be selected by The Judds and awarded credit in the 2010 Commemorative Judds Tour Book, a thank you video from The Judds, and $500 in tour merchandise. Contest ends 4/23/10. For details, visit http://www.wynonna.com.
2010 CMA Music Festival is Thursday-Sunday, June 10-13 in downtown Nashville. Admittance to the Riverfront Park Stage is free, but four-day ticket holders have an exclusive 45-minute, early-entrance window before the gates open to the general public. The Riverfront concerts are a popular destination for families who want to enjoy great musical performances while relaxing on the sloping bank of the Cumberland River. The concerts are fun in the sun within easy walking distance of all the Festival event sites, with food vendors, activities, and more. Artist lineups for the Riverfront Park Stage will be announced soon.
For up-to-the-minute information about four-day ticket packages, single night tickets to the Nightly Concerts at LP Field, travel information, schedules, artist appearances and more, visit www.CMAfest.com to sign up for CMA Exclusive e-news and join the CMA MOB mobile community. Fans may also want to check out CMA’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/CountryMusicAssociation), Twitter (www.Twitter.com/Country Music), MySpace (www.MySpace.com/cmamusicfestival), and YouTube (www.YouTube.com/CountryMusicAssoc) pages.
About CMA Music Festival
CMA Music Festival is an unparalleled music experience celebrating America’s music with fans from around the world. 2010 CMA Music Festival will be held Thursday, June 10, through Sunday, June 13, in Downtown Nashville. Both four-day ticket packages and single night tickets are available by calling 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) or via www.ticketmaster.com. Now in its 39th year, CMA Music Festival began as Fan Fair in 1972 as a unique celebration of the relationship between Country Music artists and their fans in the heart of Music City USA. Nashville’s signature music event features concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. For more information, call visit www.CMAfest.com. The CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association.
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Partners include Barnes & Noble; Blue Bell Creameries; Carl Black Chevrolet; Chevy(TM): The Official Ride of Country Music; CMT; COMBOS® Snacks; Dr Pepper®; DRIVE4COPD™; Durango Boots®; Farm Boy® & Farm Girl® Brands; Field & Stream®; GEICO; General Cigar Co., Inc.; Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee; Greased Lightning® Cleaning Products; Jack Daniel's®; Mahindra USA, Inc.; McDonalds®; Ocean Spray®; Random House Children’s Books; Roper(TM) Apparel & Footwear; Super 8®; Texas on Tour; VELVEETA® Shells and Cheese; Votre Vu; World Vision®; Wrangler®. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA.
April 12, 2010
2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL SINGLE NIGHT TICKETS FOR THE NIGHTLY CONCERTS AT LP FIELD ON SALE APRIL 17
Nightly Tickets Only $30 for General Admission; Miranda Lambert Added To the Nightly Concerts at LP Field
NASHVILLE - The Nightly Concerts at LP Field during CMA Music Festival are both talent-stacked with many of Country Music's biggest stars, and value-packed for fans and families wanting to enjoy a great night of entertainment during Nashville's signature music event. 2010 CMA Music Festival takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13, in downtown Nashville.
Beginning Saturday, April 17, at 11:00 AM/ET (10:00 AM/CT), tickets to the individual Nightly Concerts will go on sale for $30 for general admission in the upper deck of LP Field (plus applicable handling fees). To order tickets, call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); visit www.ticketmaster.com to buy online or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at any Ticketmaster outlet.
"The single night ticket for the Nightly Concerts during CMA Music Festival is the best entertainment value around," said Steve Moore, CMA Chairman of the Board. "But at this price, we predict quantities may not last long. Fans interested in attending a great night of music at such an amazing value should consider purchasing their tickets now."
Seven-time CMA Awards nominee Miranda Lambert has been added to the performance lineup for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field. This is Lambert's seventh consecutive performance at CMA Music Festival since her debut in 2004 on the Daytime Concerts at Riverfront Park.
Artists currently scheduled to appear at LP Field include (in alphabetical order):
Thursday, June 10: Jason Aldean, Danny Gokey, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, and Carrie Underwood.
Friday, June 11: Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Josh Turner, and Keith Urban.
Saturday, June 12: Easton Corbin, Billy Currington, Randy Houser, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, and Zac Brown Band
Sunday, June 13: Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Darius Rucker, and Blake Shelton.
Artists and schedules are subject to change. Additional artists will be announced soon.
A limited amount of on-site, pay parking ($10 per vehicle) will be available nightly at LP Field in Lots E and F, just across the Woodland Street Bridge. This parking lot is not available for pre-purchase. It is available for purchase on-site on a first-come, first-serve basis after 5:00 PM/CT on Thursday and Friday, June 10-11, and all day Saturday and Sunday, June 12-13. Ample paid surface lots and parking garages are also available in downtown Nashville, conveniently accessible to LP Field via the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge.
In addition to enjoying the music, attendees are also providing needed instruments and music education supplies for Nashville students. CMA Music Festival is a charitable event benefitting music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools through a partnership with the Nashville Alliance for Public Education. To date, CMA has donated more than $3.3 million to purchase instruments and fund music programs for Nashville's 75,000 school students. The philanthropic program, titled "Keep the Music Playing," was founded in 2005 as a way for the CMA Music Festival and its participating artists to give back to the community.
For up-to-the-minute information about tickets, travel information, schedules, artist appearances and more, visit www.CMAfest.com, newly updated for 2010. Fans can visit the "Connect" page to sign up for CMA Exclusive e-news and join the CMA MOB mobile community, plus link through to CMA's Facebook (www.facebook.com/CountryMusicAssociation), Twitter (www.Twitter.com/CountryMusic), MySpace (www.MySpace.com/cmamusicfestival), and YouTube (www.YouTube.com/CountryMusicAssoc) pages.
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Partners include Barnes & Noble; Blue Bell Creameries; Carl Black Chevrolet; Chevy(TM): The Official Ride of Country Music; CMT; COMBOS(R) Snacks; Dr Pepper(R); DRIVE4COPD(TM); Durango Boots(R); Farm Boy(R) & Farm Girl(R) Brands; Field & Stream(R); GEICO; General Cigar Co., Inc.; Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee; Greased Lightning(R) Cleaning Products; Jack Daniel's(R); McDonalds(R); Ocean Spray(R); Random House Children's Books; Roper(TM) Apparel & Footwear; Texas on Tour; VELVEETA(R) Shells and Cheese; Votre Vu; World Vision(R); Wrangler(R). Fan Fair(R) is a registered trademark of CMA
April 1, 2010
FONTANEL MANSION PARTNERS WITH 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
CMA Music Festival Attendees to Receive Exclusive Tickets and Discount
NASHVILLE – Fontanel Mansion, a 27,000 square foot log home formerly owned by Country Music Hall of Fame® member and two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Barbara Mandrell, will open to the public on June 1, and has partnered with the Country Music Association to offer CMA Music Festival attendees an exclusive ticket and discount on admission to tour the unique home between June 7-13. Additionally, Fontanel will donate $1 from the sale of each Festival attendee’s tour ticket to CMA’s “Keep the Music Playing” campaign, benefiting music education programs in Metro Nashville Public Schools.
“This is a great opportunity for fans of Country Music to walk through the home of a living legend, and 100 percent of the tour tickets have been reserved exclusively for CMA Music Festival attendees” said Marc Oswald, co-owner of Fontanel Mansion. “One of our intentions with the home, restaurant, hiking trails, and music venue is to really engage our community – both our community of music fans and the local Nashville community – and partnering with CMA is the perfect way to reach that goal.”
The $5 discount lowers admission to $14 for an adult and $4 for youth ages 6-17. Admission for children ages five and under is free. Tickets are extremely limited, and must be purchased in advance in order to secure a tour. In addition to the family-friendly ticket prices to tour the home, Fontanel Mansion will offer free round-trip shuttles from downtown Nashville for CMA Music Festival attendees. Tickets can be purchased beginning April 1 by visiting www.fontanelmansion.com.
Located less than 15 minutes from downtown Nashville, Fontanel Mansion boasts three stories, more than 18 rooms, 13 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, 2 kitchens, an indoor pool, and even an indoor shooting range on 136 acres. An exclusive spot for the stars, the home and grounds have been the setting for numerous photo and video shoots, CMT’s top-rated “Gone Country” show and more. Nashville’s only Country Music mansion tour, Fontanel Mansion will give visitors a hands-on immersion into the lives of Country Music greats Barbara Mandrell, Alabama, Gretchen Wilson, and more.
Visitors to the Mansion can also enjoy a meal at The Farm House, a 140-seat restaurant that will showcase local produce, dairy and meats delivered from sustainable sources and neighboring farms. Enjoy a little nature and hike the free trails at Fontanel, which wind over two miles, stretching through the property and woods around the home.
“CMA Music Festival attendees are some of Country Music’s most dedicated fans, and many of them have traveled countless miles to get to the events that week,” added Oswald. “We’re anxious for them to come out and enjoy an experience never before available in Nashville.”
About the Fontanel Mansion
A ticket to tour the Mansion at Fontanel is like a ticket to the inside life of Nashville’s most famous export. Once the family home of megastar and Country Music Hall of Fame® member and two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Barbara Mandrell, the Mansion at Fontanel has been filled to the brim with photos, memorabilia and personal items from the period when the Mandrell family lived there. Additionally, the personal collections of current owners Dale Morris and Marc Oswald are featured, which include one-of-a-kind items, personal photos and keepsakes of the artists they currently manage including Alabama, Kenny Chesney, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, and many others. But make no mistake, this is not a museum. The mansion has been and is still home to many creative meetings, photo shoots and movie productions, and who knows who you might run into while visiting. Here at Fontanel, you get to do more than just look, you are welcome to touch, see feel and live in this magnificent home. Grab a guitar and snap a photo. Have a seat in the sofas. Stay a while and relax in the pool atrium.
You’ll learn about the process of building a 27,000 square foot log home, mere minutes from downtown Nashville, yet lifetimes away from the average home. You’ll learn about the land and how the Mandrell family started a legacy of sustainability that survives today.
A tour of the Mansion is guided in small intimate groups, taking you from room to room with amazing sights and special stories around every corner. Your personal host will greet you at the front door and start the tour in the Great Room. You will be guided through all 27,000 square feet, ending your tour in the glorious sunlit Pool Atrium. There you will be able to grab refreshments and stay and relax as long as you wish, discussing your Fontanel experience with experts and fellow visitors. When ready, the shuttles will carry you back to the Farm, where you can spend the rest of your day hiking the free trails, dining in the Farm House Restaurant or browsing through the gifts and local arts and crafts in the Fontanel gift shop.
The Woods at Fontanel
Surrounded by virgin forest, the Woods at Fontanel is unlike any music venue in Nashville – or the nation for that matter. An open-air amphitheatre, the Woods boasts a natural beauty unsurpassed in the arena of outdoor venues. Comfortably accommodating 2500 guests, the Woods boasts state-of-the-art sound and lighting, complete concessions and restroom facilities.
Just minutes from downtown Nashville, the Woods offers free parking and a live music experience like no other.
The property is managed by Fontanel Attractions, with TomKats, Inc. as the operating partner. Perhaps best known locally for managing the Loveless Cafe and internationally for the 750 movies catered over 20 years, TomKats experience ensures Fontanel Mansion’s role as a cherished community asset in the heartbeat of Music City.
About CMA Music Festival
CMA Music Festival is an unparalleled music experience celebrating America’s music with fans from around the world. 2010 CMA Music Festival will be held Thursday, June 10, through Sunday, June 13, in Downtown Nashville. Four-day tickets are now available ranging from $110 to $185. Now in its 39th year, CMA Music Festival began as Fan Fair in 1972 as a unique celebration of the relationship between Country Music artists and their fans in the heart of Music City USA. Nashville’s signature music event features concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. For more information, call visit www.CMAfest.com. The CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association.
About Keep the Music Playing
On behalf of all the artists who participate in CMA Music Festival for free, half the net proceeds of the event are donated to support music education through CMA’s “Keep the Music Playing” program in partnership with the Nashville Alliance for Public Education. To date, CMA has donated more than $3.3 million to support music education in public schools. This money has been used to build music labs and purchase more than 2,500 instruments, and much needed supplies in Metro Nashville Public Schools. The total also includes an endowment gift for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s “Words and Music” program, which assists language arts and music teachers with classroom instruction in the basics of songwriting.
March 31, 2010
MORE STARPOWER ADDED TO 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Trace Adkins, Easton Corbin, Danny Gokey, Randy Houser, Justin Moore, Blake Shelton, and Josh Turner Also Added To Line Up
NASHVILLE –Trace Adkins, Easton Corbin, Danny Gokey, Randy Houser, Justin Moore, Blake Shelton, and Josh Turner join the star-packed artist lineup for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field during 2010 CMA Music Festival and Fan Fair®, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13 in Nashville, Tenn.
Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band. All of the announced artists will perform during the Nightly Concerts at LP Field.
A long-time supporter of the event, Adkins will be making his 10th consecutive appearance as a part of the Nightly Concerts appearing every year since the event moved to Downtown Nashville in 2001. Adkins has received five CMA Award nominations including two in 2009 for Single and Music Video of the Year, both for “You’re Gonna Miss This.”
Both Corbin and “American Idol” season eight finalist Gokey have made strong impressions on Country Music fans this year, and they will soon become a part of the CMA Music Festival legacy when they make their debuts at the 2010 event.
While Houser will make his third appearance at CMA Music Festival, this year will mark his debut as a part of the Nightly Concerts at LP Field. He performed on the Riverfront Park Daytime Stage in 2008 and 2009. Houser also received two 2009 CMA Award nominations for New Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year for “Boots On.”
Moore last performed during the 2008 CMA Music Festival on the Riverfront Park Daytime Stage, but he didn’t miss out on last year’s event. The singer welcomed fans during “The Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade,” and he spent one-on-one time with his fans in the Fan Fair® Exhibit Hall. This year Moore returns to performing for Festival goers in a big way with his debut on the Nightly Concerts at LP Field.
Shelton, a two time CMA Award nominee, has appeared six times at the Festival since his debut in 2001 and will make his return to the Nightly Concerts at LP Field after a three year absence.
Making his fifth consecutive appearance on the Nightly Concerts at LP Field, Turner made his debut on the Riverfront Park Daytime Stage in 2004 and has since garnered five CMA Award nominations.
Now in its 39th year, CMA Music Festival began as Fan Fair in 1972 as a unique celebration of the relationship between Country Music artists and their fans in the heart of Music City USA. More than 2,000 Country acts, from the legends and superstars to today’s rising hit makers and hopefuls, have lent their time and talent to the event over the decades.
The artists participate for free, and in appreciation, CMA donates half the net proceeds of the Festival to support music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools through the Keep the Music Playing program. To date, $3.3 million has been donated to purchase musical instruments and supplies, providing thousands of Metro Nashville Public Schools students with the resources and opportunities they could not have afforded on their own, and giving many of them a strong reason to remain in school.
Nashville’s signature music event features concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. This unparalleled celebration of America’s music draws thousands of fans and media from all corners of the globe to Nashville. CMA Music Festival was dubbed the “crown jewel of Country Music festivals” by USA Today and winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s 2004, 2006, and 2008 LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year.
CMAfest.com, the official website of CMA Music Festival, has been updated for 2010. In addition to up-to-the-minute information about tickets, schedules, and artist appearances, there are new features to enhance interactivity on the site including CMA’s venture into the blogging world. Fans will be able to comment on blog posts such as event history, tips, and personal experiences, as well as Top 10 lists to help attendees better plan their Festival experience. Fans are able to submit their own Festival stories and photos. Accepted submissions are featured on the CMAfest.com site. Fans can also visit the “Connect” page to sign up for CMA Exclusive e-news and join the CMA MOB mobile community, plus link through to CMA’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/CountryMusicAssociation), Twitter (www.Twitter.com/CountryMusic), MySpace (www.MySpace.com/cmamusicfestival), and YouTube (www.YouTube.com/CountryMusicAssoc) pages.
Tickets are available but selling fast. Available four-day ticket prices range from $110 to $155. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); visit www.ticketmaster.com to buy online or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable. Four-day ticket package categories correspond to a different level of seating at LP Field. Children three years and younger are admitted FREE. For information on ADA seating, please call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378).
A limited number of four-day parking passes for LP Field are available. Call toll-free 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) to order. The price is $60 for vans/shuttles and $120 for RVs/motor coaches. Regular car spaces are sold out. Prices do not include handling fee. Spaces are limited, and no overnight parking is allowed. All persons planning to park at LP Field must pre-purchase the parking pass. Free shuttles (for four-day registrants) will run daily between major Festival event locations.
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA.
March 30, 2010
BILLBOARD TO LAUNCH FIRST ANNUAL COUNTRY MUSIC SUMMIT IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION
High-Profile, Two-Day Event Kicks Off June 7 in Nashville, Uniting Top Executives and Artists from the Country Music Industry
NEW YORK, NY – Billboard, the world’s premier music brand, today announced the launch of its first-ever Billboard Country Music Summit in association with the Country Music Association (CMA). The event, set to take place in Nashville on June 7-8 at the historic Hermitage Hotel, will gather today’s top Country Music executives and artists to network and discuss all aspects of the Country Music business.
Featuring two days of panel sessions, roundtable discussions and keynote interviews, the key stakeholders in Country Music will break down the most challenging issues and exciting opportunities in recording, radio, touring, publishing, sponsorships, digital/mobile, and other areas. The Billboard Country Music Summit program will include the most influential executives and artists in the genre, and will kick off the activities leading up to the annual CMA Music Festival, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13, in Nashville.
“With the huge popularity of Country Music, and Billboard’s ongoing commitment to the Country Music industry, we’re thrilled to team with CMA on this groundbreaking event,” says Billboard Editorial Director Bill Werde. “I can think of no better timing for this event than the days prior to the CMA Music Festival, when Nashville will be the epicenter of the Country Music world. We plan to fit seamlessly into the week’s activities and look forward to providing the industry with a great forum for discussion before the Festival.”
“By bringing together the various segments of the industry, the Country Music Summit is an exciting opportunity for CMA and Billboard to work together on an event that will foster development and growth for Country Music and the artists,” said Steve Moore, Chairman of the CMA Board of Directors. “We anticipate a conference that not only will provide a vital forum for the exchange of ideas to address the industry-wide challenges we face, but that also will include important networking and social interaction for the Country Music business during CMA Music Festival week.”
The Billboard Country Music Summit will be geared toward managers, artists, agents, radio programmers, label executives, mobile/digital executives, sponsorship professionals, business managers, promoters, the copyright community, publishers, songwriters, music supervisors, producers and others closely associated with the vital Country Music business.
Billboard Country Music Summit Program Highlights Include:
Keynote Interviews
Artist Showcases
Networking Events
Informative Panel Sessions & Roundtable Discussions On Topics Such As:
• Marketing & Branding for Country Music
• The Changing Face of Country Radio: 2010 And Beyond
• Country On The Road
• Today’s Country Music Manager
• How to Make New Media Work
• Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?: How To Successfully Develop An Artist
• Not Your Granddaddy's Record Label: Will The Last One to Abandon The Old Business Model Please Turn Out the Lights?
• Publisher's Roundtable: The Country Song Business in the Digital Age
For information on The Billboard Country Music Summit, visit: www.CountryMusicSummit.com
To subscribe to The Billboard Country Update for free, go to:
www.billboard.biz/enewsletters
March 26, 2010
ST. JUDE MUSIC FEST ROAD RACE ADDED TO CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
Race Participants Can Raise Funds in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer
MEMPHIS, TENN. – On Saturday, June 12, Country Music fans from around the world will lace up their sneakers to walk and run in support of patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® who are battling cancer and other deadly diseases. Hosted by Country Music star Jo Dee Messina, the St. Jude Music Fest Road Race is the first family run to be included in the 39-year history of the CMA Music Festival, an annual celebration of Country Music in Downtown Nashville that spans four days of concerts, autograph signings, family fun and more.
Race participants can register for the 5K race at www.musicfestroadrace.org. Registration fees are $20 through May 28. Fees increase to $25 beginning May 29 through June 11; race day registration is $30. In addition a one mile Fun Run for kids will be held prior to the 5K.
St. Jude Music Fest Road Race participants can become St. Jude Heroes and raise additional funds for St. Jude by collecting donations from friends and family as they train for the race. St. Jude Heroes receive helpful resources including fundraising tips, free online training at Active.com and a personalized fundraising Web page.
The first 250 St. Jude Heroes who raise $250 will receive two tickets to the CMA Music Festival Saturday night concert. Those who raise $500 will be invited to an exclusive brunch with Jo Dee Messina. All funds collected from race registration and raised by St. Jude Heroes benefit St. Jude, one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers. To learn more about the St. Jude Heroes program, visit www.musicfestroadrace.org.
About St. Jude:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. In 2010, St. Jude was ranked the most trusted charity in the nation in a public survey conducted by Harris Interactive, a highly respected international polling and research firm. For more information, go to www.stjude.org.
About CMA Music Festival:
2010 CMA Music Festival will be held Thursday, June 10 through Sunday, June 13, in Downtown Nashville. Four-day tickets are now available ranging from $110 to $185. Now in its 39th year, CMA Music Festival began as Fan Fair in 1972 as a unique celebration of the relationship between Country Music artists and their fans in the heart of Music City USA. Nashville’s signature music event features concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. This unparalleled celebration of America’s music draws thousands of fans and media from all corners of the globe to Nashville. CMA Music Festival was dubbed the “crown jewel of Country Music festivals” by USA Today and winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s 2004, 2006, and 2008 LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year. For more information, call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) or visit www.CMAfest.com. The CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association.
March 4, 2010
BILLY CURRINGTON, ALAN JACKSON, TIM MCGRAW, AND KELLIE PICKLER ADDED TO 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
McGraw’s First Appearance at Festival Since 2001
NASHVILLE – Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw and Kellie Pickler are the latest additions to the artist lineup for 2010 CMA Music Festival, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13 in Nashville, Tenn.
Previously announced artists include Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band. All of the announced artists will perform during the Nightly Concerts at LP Field.
This will be McGraw’s first appearance at the event since 2001, when he was a surprise guest during Kenny Chesney’s performance as part of the Nightly Concerts at LP Field and the event was still known as Fan Fair. His last announced appearance was in 2000, the last year Fan Fair was held at the Nashville Fairgrounds. He has participated in the event eight times since his Fan Fair debut in 1993. McGraw has won 11 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 2001; Male Vocalist in 1999 and 2000; Album of the Year in 1998 (A Place in the Sun) and 1999 (Everywhere); and Musical Event of the Year in 2007 on “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” with Tracy Lawrence and Chesney.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tim back to CMA Music Festival in 2010,” said Steve Moore, CMA Board Chairman. “Our event established its tradition of hosting the superstars of our format at its inception in 1972 with artists such as Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Tammy Wynette. Take a glance at this year’s performer list and you’ll see we’re living up to that tradition.”
Few superstars have been as supportive of the event as Jackson, who has made 15 appearances since his Festival debut in 1990. Jackson last performed during the Nightly Concerts at LP Field in 2008. He has received 16 CMA Awards, including three Entertainer of the Year trophies (1995, 2002, 2003); two Male Vocalist wins (2002, 2003); and two Album of the Year Awards (1994 for Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles, and 2002 for Drive).
“We appreciate the tremendous support that Alan has always shown to CMA Music Festival and the fans,” said Moore.
Currington has participated in the event four times since his Festival debut in 2004 as part of the Daytime Concerts at Riverfront Park. He last performed on the Nightly Concerts at LP Field in 2007. Currington has received three CMA Award nominations, including two in 2009 for Single and Music Video of the Year, both for “People Are Crazy.”
Pickler performed before an intimate audience at a nightclub as part of filming for the Festival television special during last year’s event, but her last appearance as part of the Nightly Concerts was in 2008. She made her CMA Music Festival debut in 2007. Pickler has received two CMA Award nominations: both in the New Artist of the Year category (2007, when it was called the Horizon Award, and 2008 under its new name). She has also served as an active spokesperson for CMA’s Keep the Music Playing program and participated in a delivery of new musical instruments to a Nashville middle school and at the presentation of the 2009 CMA Music Festival contribution in December.
Now in its 39th year, CMA Music Festival began as Fan Fair in 1972 as a unique celebration of the relationship between Country Music artists and their fans in the heart of Music City USA. More than 2,000 Country acts, from the legends and superstars to today’s rising hit makers and hopefuls, have lent their time and talent to the event over the decades.
The artists participate for free, and in appreciation, CMA donates half the net proceeds of the Festival to support music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools through the Keep the Music Playing program. To date, $3.3 million has been donated to purchase musical instruments and supplies, providing thousands of Metro Nashville Public Schools students with the resources and opportunities they could not have afforded on their own, and giving many of them a strong reason to remain in school.
Nashville’s signature music event features concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. This unparalleled celebration of America’s music draws thousands of fans and media from all corners of the globe to Nashville. CMA Music Festival was dubbed the “crown jewel of Country Music festivals” by USA Today and winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s 2004, 2006, and 2008 LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year.
CMAfest.com, the official website of CMA Music Festival, has been updated for 2010. In addition to up-to-the-minute information about tickets, schedules, and artist appearances, there are new features to enhance interactivity on the site including CMA’s first venture into the blogging world. Fans will be able to comment on blog posts such as event history, tips, and personal experiences, as well as Top 10 lists to help attendees better plan their Festival experience. Fans will be able to submit their own Festival stories and photos. Accepted submissions may be featured on the CMAfest.com site. Fans can also sign up for the CMA Exclusive e-news while on the website. In addition, MySpace users may want to visit www.MySpace.com/cmamusicfestival, while Facebook users can check out http://www.facebook.com/CountryMusicAssociation.
Tickets are available now. Four-day ticket prices range from $110 to $185. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); visit www.CMAfest.com to download an order form to fax or mail; visit www.ticketmaster.com to buy online or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable. Four-day ticket package categories correspond to a different level of seating at LP Field. Children 3 years and younger are admitted FREE. For information on ADA seating, please call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378).
A limited number of four-day parking passes for LP Field are available. Call toll-free 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) to order. The price is $28 for cars; $60 for vans/shuttles; and $120 for RVs/motor coaches. Prices do not include handling fee. Spaces are limited, and no overnight parking is allowed. All persons planning to park at LP Field must pre-purchase the parking pass. Free shuttles (for four-day registrants) will run daily between major Festival event locations.
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA.
February 18, 2010
JASON ALDEAN, LADY ANTEBELLUM, MARTINA MCBRIDE, REBA MCENTIRE, BRAD PAISLEY, RASCAL FLATTS, DARIUS RUCKER, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, KEITH URBAN, AND ZAC BROWN BAND ARE FIRST GROUP OF PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Nashville’s Signature Musical Event Raises Millions for Music Education
NASHVILLE – Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band along with the previously announced Carrie Underwood are the first artists of 2010 to join a legendary group of acts who have performed at CMA Music Festival, which began as Fan Fair in 1972.
More than 2,000 Country acts, including the superstars of the format, have lent their time and talent to the event over the decades. It is a legacy that began 39 years ago with legends including Chet Atkins, Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Tammy Wynette thanking fans at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville.
The Festival is an annual touchstone that connects the most ardent, passionate performers in the format with the superstars who came before them on behalf of the fans who support them.
CMA Music Festival is a unique celebration of the relationship between Country Music artists and their fans in the heart of Music City USA. The artists participate for free, and in appreciation, CMA donates half the net proceeds of the Festival to support music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools through the Keep the Music Playing program.
To date, $3,312,053 has been donated to purchase musical instruments and supplies, providing thousands of Metro Nashville Public Schools students with the resources and opportunities they could not have afforded on their own, and giving many of them a strong reason to remain in school.
2010 CMA Music Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13. Nashville’s signature music event features concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. This unparalleled celebration of America’s music draws thousands of fans and media from all corners of the globe to Nashville. CMA Music Festival was dubbed the “crown jewel of Country Music festivals” by USA Today and winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s 2004, 2006, and 2008 LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year.
2010 will live up to its lauded reputation with the first list of performers announced for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field:
* Jason Aldean, received his first CMA Award nomination in 2007 for the Horizon Award. A year later, the Award was renamed, the New Artist of the Year, and Aldean was nominated in the coveted category once again.
* Lady Antebellum, the reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year, who has received a total of three CMA Awards.
* Martina McBride, who was named CMA Female Vocalist of the Year four times (1999, 2002-2004) and is tied with McEntire for the most wins in that category. She has a total of five CMA Awards.
* Reba McEntire, a former CMA Entertainer of the Year and four-time Female Vocalist of the Year, who has won a total of six CMA Awards.
* Brad Paisley, the reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year (for three consecutive years, 2007-2009), who has received a total of 13 CMA Awards.
* Rascal Flatts, who has won a total of seven CMA Awards, including six consecutive Vocal Group of the Year Awards (2003-2008).
* Darius Rucker, the reigning CMA New Artist of the Year.
* Carrie Underwood, who was named CMA Female Vocalist of the Year for three consecutive years (2006-2008) and has received a total of five CMA Awards.
* Keith Urban, the reigning CMA Musical Event of the Year Award winner (along with Paisley for their duet “Start a Band”). A former Entertainer of the Year (2006), Urban has received a total of six CMA Awards.
* Zac Brown Band, who received their first three CMA nominations in 2009, with lead singer Zac Brown receiving an additional nomination as songwriter.
Underwood was previously announced as a performer for this year’s Festival on Feb. 5 after she surprised one her biggest fans, fifteen-year old Riley Ahlstrand, with a phone call. Ahlstrand had written CMA asking if Underwood would be performing at the event this year, and the singer called to personally give her the good news.
“This is an amazing collection of superstar artists who perform a broad spectrum of Country Music styles,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chairman of the Board. “Our attendees are going to love the lineup.”
CMAfest.com, the official website of CMA Music Festival, has been updated for 2010. In addition to up-to-the-minute information about tickets, schedules, and artist appearances, there are new features to enhance interactivity on the site including CMA’s first venture into the blogging world. Fans will be able to comment on blog posts such as event history, tips, and personal staff stories, as well as Top 10 lists to help attendees better plan their Festival experience. Fans will be able to submit their own Festival stories and photos. Accepted submissions may be featured on the CMAfest.com site. Fans can also sign up for the CMA Exclusive e-news while on the website. In addition, MySpace users may want to visit www.MySpace.com/cmamusicfestival, while Facebook users can check out http://www.facebook.com/CountryMusicAssociation.
Tickets are available now. Four-day ticket prices range from $110 to $185. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); visit www.CMAfest.com to download an order form to fax or mail; visit www.ticketmaster.com to buy online or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable. Four-day ticket package categories correspond to a different level of seating at LP Field. Children 3 years and younger are admitted FREE. For information on ADA seating, please call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378).
A limited number of four-day parking passes for LP Field are available. Call toll-free 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) to order. The price is $28 for cars; $60 for vans/shuttles; and $120 for RVs/motor coaches. Prices do not include handling fee. Spaces are limited, and no overnight parking is allowed. All persons planning to park at LP Field must pre-purchase the parking pass. Free shuttles (for four-day registrants) will run daily between major Festival event locations.
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA.
February 5, 2010
CARRIE UNDERWOOD SURPRISES YOUNG FAN WITH NEWS SHE’S PERFORMING AT CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL IN JUNE
NASHVILLE – A trembling 15-year-old fan was the first to find out: Carrie Underwood will be among the stars performing at this year’s CMA Music Festival Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13 in Nashville.
Underwood took time out of her packed Super Bowl rehearsal schedule, where she is singing the National Anthem on Sunday, to call 15-year-old Riley Ahlstrand with the news. Ahlstrand, an ardent fan of the Festival, was being interviewed by a news crew from the Nashville ABC affiliate (WKRN) when reporter Brad Schmitt’s phone rang and he handed it to the wide-eyed teen.
On the line was Underwood to tell the nearly speechless girl that she would be performing at the Festival this year; and Ahlstrand heard it first.
“I always look forward to the excitement of CMA Music Festival,” said Underwood after the call. “Its fans like Riley that make the week so much fun.”
“This is the best thing that has ever happened, said Ahlstrand, with tears still streaming down her face. “I couldn’t have dreamed anything cooler than this!”
Ahlstrand came to WKRN’s attention after she sent an email to CMA: “My dream is to meet Carrie Underwood, and the CMA Music Festival is my absolute favorite thing…I want more than anything for Carrie Underwood to appear at CMA Music Festival this year. Thank you so much for everything that you do, and for putting on such a spectacular week June 10-13! This truly is the ultimate fan experience.”
“CMA Music Festival is about the fans and this was a terrific way to kick off what is sure to be a star-packed roster of artists performing this year,” said Steve Moore, Chairman of the CMA Board of Directors. “We have a long history of surprising our fans and creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and this is only the beginning.”
2010 CMA Music Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13. Nashville’s signature music event features concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. This unparalleled celebration of America’s music draws thousands of fans and media from all corners of the globe to Nashville. CMA Music Festival was dubbed the “crown jewel of Country Music Festivals” by USA Today and winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s 2004, 2006, and 2008 LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year.
Tickets are available now. Four-day ticket prices range from $110 to $185. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); visit www.CMAfest.com; or www.ticketmaster.com to buy online or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable. Four-day ticket package categories correspond to a different level of seating at LP Field. Children 3 years and younger are admitted FREE. For information on ADA seating, please call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378).
A limited number of four-day parking passes for LP Field are available. Call toll-free 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) to order. The price is $28 for cars; $60 for vans/shuttles; and $120 for RVs/motor coaches. Prices do not include handling fee. Spaces are limited, and no overnight parking is allowed. All persons planning to park at LP Field must pre-purchase the parking pass. Free shuttles (for four-day registrants) will run daily between major Festival event locations.
For up-to-the-minute information about tickets, travel information, schedules, artist appearances, and more, visit www.CMAfest.com and sign up for the CMA Exclusive e-news. MySpace users may want to visit www.MySpace.com/cmamusicfestival, while Facebook users can check out http://www.facebook.com/CountryMusicAssociation.
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA.
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