CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL STRIKES UP THE BAND TO “KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING” FOR METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTSNashville Mayor Karl Dean and Country Music Star Kellie Pickler On Hand to Deliver Donated Instruments to Thurgood Marshall Middle School
NASHVILLE – Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, BNA Records star Kellie Pickler and Country Music Association Chief Executive Officer Tammy Genovese were at Thurgood Marshall Middle School today for a special delivery. A truckload of musical instruments and equipment were delivered to the students courtesy of “Keep the Music Playing” and CMA Music Festival.
PHIL VASSAR AND JO DEE MESSINA KICK OFF 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL ON THE GREASED LIGHTNING DAYTIME STAGESBo Bice, Jason Michael Carroll, Josh Gracin, Jack Ingram and Mindy McCready Among Artists Added to Daytime Lineup
NASHVILLE – Fan favorites Phil Vassar and Jo Dee Messina will kick off 2008 CMA Music Festival on the Greased Lightning® Daytime Stages Thursday, June 5 (10:00 AM/CT). Each artist’s performance is sure to rev up the crowd for all the non-stop excitement happening at the four-day event, taking place in Downtown Nashville through Sunday, June 8.
NASHVILLE -- 2008 CMA Music Festival is the ultimate experience for fans of America’s music, with more than 100 hours of live music, celebrity events and more during four days (Thursday-Sunday, June 5-8) in Downtown Nashville.
The event celebrates the relationship between fans and celebrities, and is perhaps best realized at its core: the truTV(tm) Fan Fair® Hall. Held at the Nashville Convention Center, the truTV Fan Fair Hall gives four-day attendees the rare opportunity to meet some of their favorite entertainment personalities, discover new talents, and receive a cherished autograph and photo.
GET AN ALL ACCESS PASS TO SUMMER’S HOTTEST EVENT "CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK" ON ABCArtists Performing at the Festival Include Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Billy Ray Cyrus, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood
NASHVILLE – Summer heats up when ABC heads to Nashville to take you to the hottest music event of the year: "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock."
Filming Thursday through Sunday, June 5-8, today's most exciting Country Music sensations will hit the stage during a four-day party and music celebration for a special that will air Monday, Sept. 8 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Activities Include Borders Storytelling; Music City Rising Star Youth Vocal Soloist Competition; Family Shows on the Family Zone Mainstage; and the Hard Rock Outdoor Stage in the Fun Zone
NASHVILLE - The CMA Music Festival Fun Zone and McDonald’s®-Dr Pepper® Family Zone are where you want to be for exciting free concerts, events and family activities during 2008 CMA Music Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 5-8, in Downtown Nashville.
“The Fun Zone and the McDonald’s-Dr Pepper Family Zone are great areas for kids of all ages to play, learn, eat, and be entertained,” said CMA Chief Executive Officer Tammy Genovese. “Admission and the activities are free making this a great destination for Nashville residents and fans looking for fun programs and great music in a family-friendly environment.”