CMA Global Artist Showcase
The Stage on Broadway
Performers: Jace Everett (host), Brad Johner, Nick Kingswell, Jake Nickolai, Jacqueline Van Der Griend, Tantowi Yahya
Fun and excitement are all around Nashville during CMA Music Festival days, and it's a chance for fans to get up close and personal with their favorite country celebrities. Keep up to date on the week's festivities in downtown Nashville by checking out the daily schedule of events, then come back to get complete coverage of the concerts, exhibit hall appearances and activities from around town.
Monday, June 5
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6:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, June 7
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8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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CMA Music Festival Information Booth Gaylord Entertainment Center |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Registration CMA Music Festival Box Office Gaylord Entertainment Center |
Thursday, June 8
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8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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CMA Music Festival Information Booth Gaylord Entertainment Center |
8:30 a.m.
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Fan Fair Exhibit Hall Doors Nashville Convention Center |
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Registration CMA Music Festival Box Office Gaylord Entertainment Center |
9 a.m.
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Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park Gates Open Riverfront Park |
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Fan Fair Exhibit Hall Nashville Convention Center |
10 a.m. - noon
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Country Kickstart Riverfront Park Performers: Shannon Brown, Eric Church, Charlie Daniels Band, Jace Everett, Blaine Larsen |
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Fun Zone On Broadway (In front of Riverfront Park) |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Family Zone Hall of Fame Park Cooking demonstration, zoo show, performances throughout the day |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Country Favorites Corner Hall of Fame Park Food sampling, kids activities |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Sports Zone Symphony Hall parking lot Performances throughout the day |
12:05 - 2 p.m.
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Mega Music Riverfront Park Performers: Rhett Akins, Tracy Byrd, Susan Haynes, Ashley Monroe, Jake Owen, PovertyNeck Hillbillies |
2 - 4 p.m.
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Complete Country Riverfront Park Performers: Bellamy Brothers, Cowboy Crush, Grascals, Jamey Johnson, Mark Wills |
4 - 6:05 p.m.
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Nashville Spotlight Riverfront Park Performers: Emerson Drive, Ty England, Luke Stricklin, Trick Pony, Billy Yates |
4:30 p.m.
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Fifth Annual Andy Griggs Celebrity Archery Tournament Lot R at the Coliseum |
6 p.m.
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Gates Open for Nightly Concert The Coliseum |
8 p.m.
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Nightly Concert The Coliseum Performers: Gary Allan, Brooks & Dunn, Sara Evans, Pat Green, Little Big Town, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blake Shelton, Hank Williams Jr. |
11 p.m.
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CMA Music Festival After Hours Participating downtown nightclubs Late-night music and specials at many clubs |
Friday, June 9
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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Fan Fair Exhibit Hall Nashville Convention Center |
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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CMA Music Festival Information Booth Gaylord Entertainment Center |
9 a.m.
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Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park Gates Open Riverfront Park |
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Registration CMA Music Festival Box Office Gaylord Entertainment Center |
10 a.m. - noon
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Boot Scootin' Brunch Riverfront Park Performers: Jeff Bates, Carolina Rain, Danielle Peck, Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand |
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Fun Zone On Broadway (In front of Riverfront Park) |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Family Zone Hall of Fame Park Cooking demonstration, zoo show, performances throughout the day |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Country Favorites Corner Hall of Fame Park Food sampling, kids activities |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Sports Zone Symphony Hall parking lot Performances throughout the day |
noon - 2 p.m.
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Hooked on Music Riverfront Park Performers: Jessica Andrews, Steve Azar, Sonny Burgess, Lost Trailers, Megan Mullins, Ray Scott |
2 - 4 p.m.
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Nashville Standard Time Riverfront Park Performers: Bomshel, Todd Fritsch, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Trent Tomlinson, Lane Turner, Darryl Worley |
4 - 6:30 p.m.
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Heartland Happenin' Riverfront Park Performers: Blue County, Sarah Buxton, Brice Long, Oak Ridge Boys, Tanya Tucker, Bryan White |
6:30 p.m.
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Gates Open for Nightly Concert The Coliseum |
8 p.m.
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Nightly Concert The Coliseum Performers: Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Terri Clark, Billy Currington, Montgomery Gentry, Wynonna, Trisha Yearwood |
11 p.m.
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CMA Music Festival After Hours Participating downtown nightclubs Late-night music and specials at many clubs |
Saturday, June 10
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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Fan Fair Exhibit Hall Nashville Convention Center |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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CMA Music Festival Information Booth Gaylord Entertainment Center |
9 a.m.
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Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park Gates Open Riverfront Park |
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Registration CMA Music Festival Box Office Gaylord Entertainment Center |
10 a.m. - noon
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Country Jamboree Riverfront Park Performers: Rodney Atkins, Joey Daniels, Deryl Dodd, Pam Tillis |
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Fun Zone On Broadway (In front of Riverfront Park) |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Family Zone Hall of Fame Park |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Country Favorites Corner Hall of Fame Park Cupcake decorating, kids activities |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Sports Zone Symphony Hall parking lot performances throughout the day |
12 - 2 p.m.
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Saturday in the Park Riverfront Park Performers: Jessi Alexander, John Corbett, Erika Jo, Brian McComas, Jon Randall, Mel Tillis |
2 - 4 p.m.
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Riverside Country Riverfront Park Performers: Rebecca Lynn Howard, Bobby Marquez, David Lee Murphy, Trent Willmon |
4 - 6:30 p.m.
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Nashville City Limits Riverfront Park Performers: T. Graham Brown, Amy Dalley, Bobby Pinson, Keni Thomas |
6:30 p.m.
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Gates Open for Nightly Concert The Coliseum |
8 p.m.
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Nightly Concert The Coliseum Performers: Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Craig Morgan, Brad Paisley, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood |
11 p.m.
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CMA Music Festival After Hours Participating Downtown Nightclubs Late night music and specials at many clubs in Downtown Nashville. |
Sunday, June 11
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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Fan Fair Exhibit Hall Nashville Convention Center |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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CMA Music Festival Information Booth Gaylord Entertainment Center |
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Registration CMA Music Festival Box Office Gaylord Entertainment Center |
10 a.m.
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Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park Gates Open Riverfront Park |
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Fun Zone On Broadway (In front of Riverfront Park) |
10:30 a.m. - noon
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Totally Country Riverfront Park Performers: Earl Thomas Conley, Jimmy Fortune, Fox Brothers, Con Hunley |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Family Zone Hall of Fame Park Cooking demonstrations, performances throughout the day |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Country Favorites Corner Hall of Fame Park Food sampling, cupcake decorating, kids activities |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Sports Zone Symphony Hall parking lot performances throughout the day |
noon - 1:40 p.m.
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Wild World of Country Riverfront Park Performers: Catherine Britt, Lane Brody, Nick Kingswell, Jason McCoy, Michelle Wright |
1:40 - 4 p.m.
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Sunday in the South Riverfront Park Performers: BlackHawk, Katrina Elam, Hot Apple Pie, Jack Ingram, Buddy Jewell, Rockie Lynne, Restless Heart |
4 - 6 p.m.
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Riverfront Grand Finale Riverfront Park Performers: Sammy Kershaw, Gary Nichols, Shane Owens, Little Texas, Aaron Tippin, Jimmy Wayne |
6:30 p.m.
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Gates Open for Nightly Concert The Coliseum |
8 p.m.
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Nightly Concert The Coliseum Performers: Keith Anderson, Clint Black, Los Lonely Boys, Ronnie Milsap, Joe Nichols, LeAnn Rimes, SHeDAISY, Sugarland |
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