2007 CMA Music Festival:
Schedule of Events

Monday  |  Tuesday  |  Wednesday  |  Thursday  |  Friday  |  Saturday  |  Sunday

Monday, June 4

  
5 p.m.- 9 p.m.
  
Lonestar & Friends Strike Out for the Kids
Hermitage Lanes
Artists: Lonestar, Montgomery Gentry's Troy Gentry, Tracy Lawrence, Trent Tomlinson, Jimmy Wayne, Buddy Jewell, Julie Roberts, Danielle Peck, Emerson Drive, Jeff Bates, Bryan White, Carolina Rain, Diamond Rio's Jimmy Olander, Dusty Drake and Keni Thomas. Tickets are now sold out.
6:15 p.m.
  
4th Annual CMA Global Artist Party
The Stage on Broadway
Performers: Jace Everett (host), Gord Bamford, Travis Collins, Lucie Diamond, Morgan Evans, John McNicholl, Aaron Pritchett and Shane Yellowbird.
7:30 p.m.
  
IFCO 40th Annual Fun Fest
Ryman Auditorium
Performers: Joe Diffie, Ty Herndon, Aaron Tippin, Trick Pony, Billy Yates and more. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

Tuesday, June 5

  
6 p.m.
  
Chely Wright's 7th Annual Reading, Writing & Rhythm Benefit
The Wildhorse Saloon
Performers: Chely Wright, Keith Anderson, Emerson Drive, Taylor Swift, Clay Walker, Kellie Pickler, Trent Tomlinson, Danielle Peck, Chris Young and Mindy Smith. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

Wednesday, June 6

  
2:30 p.m.
  
3rd Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade
Begins Broadway and 6th Avenue
Artists: Blue County, Jason Michael Carroll, Jennifer Hanson, Pirates of the Mississippi, Povertyneck Hillbillies, Tanya Tucker, Pam Tillis, Two Foot Fred, Darryl Worley and NASCAR drivers Scott Wimmer and Shane Huffman. Free and open to the public.
2:30 p.m.
  
2nd Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party
Nashville Arena
Performers: Jason Michael Carroll, Elizabeth Cook, Jennifer Hanson, Tanya Tucker, Darryl Worley and more. Free and open to the public.
9 p.m.
  
Country Weekly Fashion Show presented by Wrangler
Hard Rock Cafe
Artists: Clay Walker host, Blue County, Lee Brice, Catherine Britt, Shannon Brown Ty Herndon, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Lonestar, Neal McCoy, Danielle Peck, Trick Pony, Tanya Tucker, Bryan White and Erika White, Trent Willmon, Darry Worley and Chris Young. Tickets available at Musicians On Call.
10 p.m.
  
Marty Stuart's Sixth Annual Late Night Jam
The Ryman Auditorium
Performers: Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, John Rich, Neko Case, Charley Pride, Eric Church, Pam Tillis, Ashley Monroe and Porter Wagoner. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

Thursday, June 7

  
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  
CMA Music Festival Information Booth
Nashville Arena
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  
CMT® Fun Zone
Located Broadway between 1st and 2nd Avenues
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  
Registration Open
Nashville Arena
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  
Chevy™ All Access Music Tour
Nashville Arena
Performers: Greg Hanna, Jedd Hughes, Con Hunley, Beverly Mitchell, Bobby Pinson and Kyle Wyley.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  
Country Kickstart Show
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park
Performers: Terri Clark, Craig Morgan, John Anderson, Jamie O'Neal and Chris Young. Hosted by Lon Helton.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  
Exhibit Hall Open
Nashville Convention Center
11 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
  
Acoustic Corner
Nashville Convention Center in Room 209
Performers: Cadillac Sky, Don Campbell, Rhonda Towns, Timothy Craig, Rachel Williams and TelluRide.
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  
Dr. Pepper Mega Music Show
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park
Performers: Julie Roberts, Jake Owen, Catherine Britt, Blaine Larsen, Gene Watson and Danielle Peck.
1 p.m.
  
17th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge
Greer Stadium
Artists: Amy Dalley, Carrie Underwood, Chely Wright, Craig Morgan, Dusty Drake, Emerson Drive's Brad Mates and Dale Wallace, Angela Hacker, Zak Hacker, Jake Owen, Jason Michael Carroll, Keith Anderson, Keni Thomas, Lee Brice, Luke Bryan, Rodney Atkins and Vince Gill. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  
Complete Country Show
Greased Lightning® Daytime stage at Riverfront Park
Performers: Eric Church, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Bucky Covington, Trent Tomlinson, Whiskey Falls and Ty Herndon.
4 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
  
Wrangler presents Nashville Spotlight
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park
Performers: Darryl Worley, Povertyneck Hillbillies, Sarah Buxton, Kevin Sharp, Little Texas and Neal McCoy.
4:30 p.m.
  
Sixth Annual Andy Griggs Celebrity Archery Tournament
Lot R East at LP Field
8 p.m.
  
Nightly Concert
LP Field
Performers: Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire and the Wreckers. Hosted by CMT's Lance Smith.
11 p.m.
  
CMA Music Festival After HoursTM
Various downtown Nashville clubs with late-night music and specials.
11 p.m.
  
Hard Rock Cafe Stage
On Broadway between 1st and 2nd Avenues
Performer: Povertyneck Hillbillies. Hosted by CMT Loaded's Charla, this event is free and open to the public.
11 p.m.
  
Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund Benefite
Ryman Auditorium
Performers: Jeff Bates, Tracy Byrd, Cherryholmes, John Conlee, Emerson Drive, Riders in the Sky, Joe Nichols and more. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.
11:30 p.m.
  
Rhythm on the River
Hard Rock Cafe on Broadway between 1st and 2nd Avenues
Songwriters: Brett James, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Bobby Pinson, Rivers Rutherford and Jim Collins trading stories and playing songs. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

Friday, June 8

  
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  
Registration Open
Nashville Arena
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  
CMT® Fun Zone
Located on Broadway between 1st and 2nd Avenues
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  
ChevyTMAll Acess Music Tour
Nashville Arena
Performers: Burrito Deluxe, Daniel Lee Martin, Chase Mitchell, Rissi Palmer, Sunny Sweeney and Billy Yates.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  
Boot Scootin' Brunch
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park
Performers: Lorrie Morgan, Brad Cotter, Megan Mullins, Mark Wills, the Lost Trailers and Ashley Monroe.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  
Exhibit Hall Open
Nashville Convention Center
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  
CMT Booth
Nashville Convention Center
Meet CMT Top Twenty Countdown host Lance Smith.
11 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
  
Acoustic Corner
Nashville Convention Center Room 209
Performers: Dennie Hall, Will Clements, Ken Mellons, Miko Marks, Dustin Wilkes and Mustang Creek.
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  
Dr. Pepper Hooked on Music Show
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park
Performers: Steve Holy, Jason Michael Carroll, Ray Scott, Jypsi, Cole Deggs & the Lonesome and Andy Griggs.
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  
Steve Azar and Friends Sports Challenge
Presented by On the Run® at Exxon
ChevyTM Sports Zone
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  
CMT Booth
Nashville Convention Center
Meet country newcomer Bucky Covington and get his autograph.
2:05 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  
Positively Cool Country
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park
Performers: Josh Gracin, Angela Hacker, Luke Bryan, Flynnville Train, Katrina Elam and Carolina Rain.
4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  
Wrangler Presents Totally Country Show
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park
Performers: The Oak Ridge Boys, Jace Everett, Jeffrey Steele, Heartland, Dusty Drake, Jennifer Hanson and Hal Ketchum.
8 p.m.
  
Nightly Concerts
LP Field
Performers: Jason Aldean, Sara Evans, Little Big Town, Sugarland, Josh Turner and Carrie Underwood.
11 p.m.
  
CMA Music Festival After HoursTM
Various downtown Nashville clubs featuring late-night music and specials.
11 p.m.
  
Hard Rock Cafe Stage
On Broadway between 1st and 2nd Avenues
Performer: Lantana. Hosted by CMT Loaded's Charla, this event is free and open to the public.
11:30 p.m.
  
Rhythm on the River
Hard Rock Cafe on Broadway between 1st and 2nd Avenues
Songwriters: Phillip White, Marv Green, Leslie Satcher and Steven Dale Jones trading stories and playing songs. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

Saturday, June 9

  
9:00 a.m.
  
YWCA Celebrity Auction with Martina McBride
Hall of Fame Park
Martina McBride, Jason Michael Carroll, Chris Young and more will appear to help support this annual auction.
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  
Registration Opens
Nashville Arena
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  
CMT® Fun Zone
Located on Broadway between 1st and 2nd Avenues
10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  
ChevyTM All Access Music Tour
Nashville Arena
Performers: Bobby Marquez, John Arthur Martinez, Minnie Murphy, Johnny Rodriguez, Keni Thomas and Melanie Torres.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  
New Holland Presents Country Jamboree
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park
Performers: Connie Smith, Michael Peterson, Memarie, Alvarado Road Show, Jeff Bates, Cowboy Crush and Crossin Dixon.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  
Exhibit Hall Open
Nashville Convention Center
11 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
  
Acoustic Corner
Nashville Convention Center in Room 209
Performers: Kyle Jennings, Carly Goodwin, Abel Kane, Kassie DePaiva, Brett Daniels and Well Hungarians.
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  
Dr. Pepper Presents Saturday in the Park
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park
Performers: Carmen Rasmusen, Jerrod Niemann, Rockie Lynne, Linda Davis, Sonny Burgess and Lady Antebellum.
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  
CMT Booth
Nashville Convention Center
Meet country artist and Dancing With the Stars cast member Billy Ray Cyrus.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  
ABC's Fun in the Sun
Wildhorse Saloon
ABC daytime soap stars will get up-close and personal with the fans. This event includes interviews, performances, dance lessons and many more fun activities.
2 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
  
Riverside Country Show
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stage Riverfront Park
Performers: Bryan White, the Road Hammers, Donovan Chapman, Bomshel and T. Graham Brown.
3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  
Wrangler presents Wide World of Country
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stage Riverfront Park
Performers: Morgan Evans, Adam Harvey and Lane Brody.
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  
Nashville City Limits
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stage Riverfront Park
Performers: Trick Pony, Laura Bryna, Blue County, Lila McCann, Rick Trevino and Emerson Drive.
8 p.m.
  
Nightly Concert
LP Field
Performers: Martina McBride, Jo Dee Messina, LeAnn Rimes, Josh Turner plus more stars to be announced.
11 p.m.
  
CMA Music Festival After HoursTM
Various downtown Nashville clubs featuring late-night music and specials.
11 p.m.
  
Hard Rock Cafe Stage
On Broadway between 1st and 2nd Avenues
Performer: Emerson Drive. Hosted by CMT Loaded's Charla, this event is free and open to the public.
11:30 p.m.
  
Rhythm on the River
Hard Rock Cafe on Broadway between 1st and 2nd Avenues
Songwriters: Tony Mullins, Bob DiPiero, Craig Wiseman and Jeffrey Steele trading stories and playing songs. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

Sunday, June 10

  
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  
Registration Open
Nashville Arena
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  
CMT® Fun Zone
Located on Broadway between 1st and 2nd Avenues
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  
ChevyTM All Access Music Tour
Nashville Arena
Performers: Cherryholmes, Austin Cody, Infamous Stringdusters, Alecia Nugent, David St. Romaine and Damon Smith.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  
Exhibit Hall Open
Nashville Convention Center
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  
Classic Country Show
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park
Performers: David Frizzell, Jett Williams, John Conlee, Janie Fricke, Charlie Louvin and Earl Thomas Conley.
11 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
  
Acoustic Corner
Nashville Convention Center in Room 209
Performers: Roadmark, Laura Lynn, Stephen Cochran, Chris Gray, Bernadette and Curtis Alan.
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  
Dr. Pepper Presents Nashville Standard Time
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park
Performers: John Stone, LoCash Cowboys, Deborah Allen, Billy Gilman and Todd Fritsch.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  
CMT Booth
Nashville Convention Center
Meet CMT Insider host Katie Cook and get her autograph.
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  
Sunday in the South
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park
Performers: Pam Tillis, Pirates of the Mississippi, Amy Dalley, Lee Brice, John Berry and Carter's Chord.
2:30 p.m.
  
Sunday Mornin' Country
Ryman Auditorium
Performers: Connie Smith, Linda Davis, Chris Young, Jean Shepard, Lulu Roman, Hank Locklin, Margo Smith and Holly Watson, Johnny Counterfit, Redd Hot Mamas, The Fox Brothers, Cowboy Joe & the Babcocks, Keni Thomas, Casey Rivers and many more. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  
Wrangler Presents Riverfront Grand Finale
Greased Lightning® Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park
Performers: Aaron Tippin, Lynn Anderson, Trent Willmon, the Grascals, Elizabeth Cook and Rio Grand.
8 p.m.
  
Nightly Concert
LP Field
Performers: Rodney Atkins, Big & Rich, Billy Currington, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift and Gretchen Wilson. Hosted by CMT's Lance Smith.