2009 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
CMT.com keeps you informed of the daily CMA Music Festival activities. Plan your fan fair experience around
the following itinerary to insure you see the live shows, country stars, celebrities and more that will make this a memorable
trip to Music City.
CMA Global Artist Party - The Stage on Lower Broadway at 6 p.m.
Artists from around the globe are slated to perform including Australians Kristy Lee Acres,
the McClymonts and Peter McWhirter. George Canyon and Alex J. Robinson will represent Canada alongside New Zealand's Ashley
Cooper, Ireland's Colm Kirwan and Lucie Silvas of the UK. This show is free with preference given to four-day CMA Music Festival
ticket holders.
AristoMedia Global Showcase - Second Fiddle on Lower Broadway at 3 p.m.
Free show hosted by Robert Reynolds features up-and-coming artists from around the world including
Pierre Lory of France, Brianie and David Bradley of the UK, Norway's Tore Anderson, Rolf Fritschi of Switzerland, Australia's
Dianna Corcoran and Codie Prevost of Canada.
The Grand Ole Opry - Opry House at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
The show that made country music famous celebrates the CMA Music Festival with a star-studded
lineup including Carrie Underwood, Trace Adkins, Lorrie Morgan and more. Visitors will need to purchase tickets for this event.
Third Annual Country Weekly Fashion Show - Wildhorse Saloon at Noon
This is where the runway meets rockin' country. Stars strut their stuff and perform their songs
to benefit Musicians On Call, an organization which brings live and recorded music to patients at Nashville's Vanderbilt University
Medical Center. Artists will be confirmed later. Tickets must be purchased for this event.
CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade - 2 p.m.
Singer Rodney Atkins is the grand marshall of this year's kick-off parade which includes appearances
by Deborah Allen, Lynn Anderson, Katie Armiger, Mandy Barnett, Bo Bice, Bomshel, Caitlin & Will, the Carter Twins, Jeff
Cook (Alabama), Brad Cotter, Sarah Darling, Due West, Dan Evans (The Biggest Loser), Colt Ford, the Grascals, Halfway
to Hazard, Heartland, Ty Herndon, Steve Holy, Jypsi, Kate & Kacey, Sammy Kershaw, Brenda Lee, the LoCash Cowboys, Lonestar,
the Lost Trailers, Justin Moore, Megan Munroe, the Oak Ridge Boys, One Flew South, Michael Peterson, Collin Raye, Ricochet,
Rio Grand, Brady Seals, Sunny Sweeney, Trent Tomlinson, Trent Willmon and Chris Young. NASCAR drivers Jeff Burton and Robert
Richardson will also be featured.
CMA Music Festival Block Party - Sommet Center at 3 p.m.
Performers to include Trent Tomlinson, LoCash Cowboys, Jason Michael Carroll, The Lost Trailers,
James Otto, Emerson Drive, Eric Church and Rodney Atkins.
City of Hope 19th Annual Celebrity Softball Challenge - Greer Stadium at 7 p.m.
Country music's hottest stars and other celebrities compete for nine innings in the name of charity.
Artists confirmed so far include Carrie Underwood, Montgomery Gentry, Josh Turner and more. Fans will need to purchase tickets
for this event.
Alan Jackson Concert- Cadillac Ranch at 8 p.m.
Free concert is open to the public but will be limited to 1,000 fans. Admission to the show will
be on a first come, first served basis. Wristbands for entrance will be distributed at the front doors of Cadillac Ranch beginning
at 4:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam - Ryman Auditorium at 10 p.m.
This is an annual event for nocturnal country music fans who enjoy true musicianship and impromptu
performances. Look for performances by host Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives, the Oak Ridge Boys, Tanya Tucker,
Connie Smith and bluegrass group Cherryholmes.
Riverfront Park Daytime Stage - Riverfront Park from 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
This stage is free and open to the public. Artists scheduled to perform include the Bellamy Brothers,
Diamond Rio, Neal McCoy, Heidi Newfield, James Otto, Randy Rogers Band, Ashton Shepherd, Phil Vassar and Chuck Wicks.
Exhibit Hall - Nashville Convention Center from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Get autographs and photos as you meet the stars in person. Be sure to visit the CMT booth to meet
your favorite artists, vote for the CMT Music Awards, pose for photos with the CMT Music Awards Buckle, purchase exclusive
CMT Music Awards merchandise and more.
Chevy Music Stage - Sommet Center from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This outdoor show is free and open to the public. Artists scheduled to appear (in order) include
Jeff Cook, Love & Theft, Steve Holy, Caitlin & Will, Danielle Peck, John Conlee, Trailor Choir, Kentucky Headhunters and Colt
Ford.
Durango Acoustic Corner - Nashville Convention Center from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Features performances by Jimmy Kish, John Carter, TelluRide, Razzy Bailey, KC Johns and Amanda
Marsh.
Courthouse Park - Public Square from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
This outdoor show is free and open to the public and features local bands, beer, food and more.
Lineup will be announced later.
VAULT Concert Stage - LP Field begins at 7:30 p.m.
The first of the nightly shows of the 2009 CMA Music Festival includes performances by country
stars Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Julianne Hough, Reba McEntire and Brad Paisley. Plus, CMT will award one lucky section
special CMT Music Awards buckles.
CMA Music Festival After Hours - Downtown Clubs from 11 p.m. - Close
Enjoy late night music and specials at various downtown clubs. Plus, join CMT at The Stage (412
Broadway) and Paradise Park Trailer Resort (411 Broadway) for official CMT Music Awards pre-parties.
Riverfront Park Daytime Stage - Riverfront Park from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Free outdoor show is open to the public and includes performances by John Anderson, Eric Church,
Trent Willmon, Jeff Bates, Mark Wills, Randy Houser, the Oak Ridge Boys, Jamie O'Neal, Clay Walker, Bucky Covington and Aaron
Tippin.
Exhibit Hall - Nashville Convention Center from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Come meet the stars, get autographs, photos and more. Be sure to visit the CMT booth to meet your
favorite artists, vote for the CMT Music Awards, pose for photos with the CMT Music Awards Buckle, purchase exclusive CMT
Music Awards merchandise and more.
Chevy Music Stage - Sommet Center from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This outdoor show is free and open to the public. Lineup, in order of appearance, includes David
Nail, Lee Brice, Dean Brody, Rhonda Vincent, Irish Showcase, Kate & Kacey, Julie Roberts and Cherryholmes.
Durango Acoustic Corner - Nashville Convention Center from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Features performances by Dan Evans, BroadBand, Don Campbell, Rachel Williams, Damon Smith, Rhonda
Towns and Ben Gregg.
Courthouse Park - Public Square from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
This outdoor show is free and open to the public and features local bands, beer, food and more.
Lineup will be announced later.
VAULT Concert Stage - LP Field at 8:00 p.m.
This show represents some of the hottest new stars to emerge in country music and includes fan-favorites
Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Jake Owen and Zac Brown Band. Plus, CMT will award one lucky section
special CMT Music Awards buckles.
CMA Music Festival After Hours - Downtown Clubs from 11 p.m. - Close
Enjoy late night music and specials at various downtown clubs. Plus, join CMT at The Stage (412
Broadway) and Paradise Park Trailer Resort (411 Broadway) for official CMT Music Awards pre-parties.
Riverfront Park Daytime Stage - Riverfront Park from 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
This free concert is open to the public and includes performances by Bill Anderson, Keith Anderson,
Tracy Byrd, Jason Michael Carroll, the Lost Trailers, Jo Dee Messina, Lorrie Morgan and Chris Young.
Exhibit Hall - Nashville Convention Center from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Get autographs and photos as you meet the stars in person. Be sure to visit the CMT booth to meet
your favorite artists, vote for the CMT Music Awards, pose for photos with the CMT Music Awards Buckle, purchase exclusive
CMT Music Awards merchandise and more.
Chevy Music Stage - Sommet Center from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This outdoor show is free and open to the public. Lineup, in order of appearance, includes Ty
Herndon, Katie Armiger, Halfway to Hazzard, Cowboy Crush, Holly Williams, Jonathan Singleton, Carter's Chord, Justin Moore
and Billy Dean.
Courthouse Park - Public Square from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
This outdoor show is free and open to the public and features local bands, beer, food and more.
Lineup will be announced later.
YWCA Charity Auction - Family Fun Zone at 10:30 a.m.
Martina McBride hosts the YWCA Celebrity Auction which gives fans the opportunity to bid on memorabilia
from their favorite country artists.
Durango Acoustic Corner - Nashville Convention Center from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Features performances by Brian Stace, the Roys, Justin David, Divas of Daytime TV, Billy Gilman,
John Arthur Martinez and Will Clements.
Third Annual CMA Fan Social Sponsored by CMT - Secret Location from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
This free concert and autograph session hosted by CMT's Lance Smith features Carter Twins, Eli
Young Band, Emerson Drive, Gloriana, Holly Williams and Joey & Rory. But the location is a secret. Watch
now for clues in our online video scavenger hunt to find the party. Get additional clues on your phone at m.cmt.com or online at Rhapsody and Verizon Wireless. Be a friend of CMT on MySpace and
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VAULT Concert Stage - LP Field at 8 p.m.
Everything you love about country music can be experienced at this show. Soaring vocals, honest
lyrics and raw power will rock the stadium with Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson, Lee Ann Womack and Martina McBride. Plus, CMT
will award one lucky section special CMT Music Awards buckles.
CMA Music Festival After Hours - Downtown Clubs from 11 p.m. - Close
Enjoy late night music and specials at various downtown clubs. Plus, join CMT at The Stage (412
Broadway) and Paradise Park Trailer Resort (411 Broadway) for official CMT Music Awards pre-parties.
Riverfront Park Daytime Stage - Riverfront Park from 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
This show is free and open to the public and includes performances by Eli Young Band, Larry Gatlin
& the Gatlin Brothers, Gloriana, Josh Gracin, Jessica Harp, Joey & Rory, Joe Nichols, Collin Raye, Restless Heart and Darryl
Worley.
Exhibit Hall - Nashville Convention Center from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Get autographs and photos as you meet the stars in person. Be sure to visit the CMT booth to meet
your favorite artists, vote for the CMT Music Awards, pose for photos with the CMT Music Awards Buckle, purchase exclusive
CMT Music Awards merchandise and more.
Chevy Music Stage - Sommet Center from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This outdoor show is free and open to the public. Lineup, in order of appearance, includes Emily
West, the Carter Twins, Jypsi, The Grascals, Charlie Louvin, Blackberry Smoke, Bomshel and T. Graham Brown.
Durango Acoustic Corner - Nashville Convention Center from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Features performances by Sage Keffer, Candice Crain, Daniel Smith, Timothy Craig and Miko Marks.
VAULT Concert Stage - LP Field at 8 p.m.
This show closes out the week with just the right balance of outlaw grit and youthful innocence.
See singer-songwriters Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, John Rich, Taylor Swift and Jack Ingram. Plus, CMT will award one
lucky section special CMT Music Awards buckles.
CMA Music Festival After Hours - Downtown Clubs from 11 p.m. - Close
Enjoy late night music and specials at various downtown clubs. Plus, join CMT at The Stage (412
Broadway) and Paradise Park Trailer Resort (411 Broadway) for official CMT Music Awards pre-parties.
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