CMA Fest will officially launch June 5-8 in Downtown Nashville, with tens of thousands of fans expected to participate in nightly stadium concerts, plus hundreds of daytime performances at smaller venues.
They’re also afforded the opportunity to collect autographs at Fan Fair X in the Music City Center.
On top of the official activities, a host of CMA Fest-adjunct events will take place beginning June 2. The following is a rundown of many of those events. (Advance confirmation may be required.)
June 2
• Darius & Friends Show
Ryman Auditorium
Darius Rucker’s annual concert featuring a surprise guest list.
• Ty Herndon’s Concert for Love & Acceptance
Category 10
The 10th and final edition includes Dasha, Sam Williams, Brooke Eden, David Archuleta, Shelly Fairchild, and Lindsay Ell.
June 3
• Craig Campbell’s Celebrity Cornhole Challenge
6th & Peabody
Featuring Jerrod Niemann and Gary LeVox.
• Whiskey Jam Takeover by River House
Whiskey Row
Performers: Austin Snell, Ryan Charles, The Kentucky Gentlemen.
June 4
• CAA Whiskey Jam Takeover
Whiskey Row
Featuring Warren Zeiders, 49 Winchester, Colby Cooper, and Carter Faith.
• Turn It Up! Texas Daytime Performances
Category 10
Featuring Smithfield, Jenna Paulette, and Jack Blocker.
June 5
• Warner Music Nashville’s Heatwave House
Barstool
Performers: Gabby Barrett, Ingrid Andress, Ian Munsick, Hudson Westbrook.
• FEMcountry Showcase by Leslie Fram
City Winery
Featuring Brittney Spencer, Lucie Silvas, Abbey Cone, and more.
• Billboard Country Live (June 5–6)
Category 10
Featuring Drew Baldridge, Max McNown, Reyna Roberts.
• Big Machine Pop-Up (June 5–7)
Bell Bottoms Up
Artists include Greylan James, Caroline Jones, Brett Young, and Midland.
• Spotify House at Ole Red (June 5–7)
Featuring Carly Pearce, Riley Green, Nate Smith, and others.
• BMI Block Party (June 5–7)
Outdoor stage at Ryman Auditorium
Performers: Kelsey Hart, Noah Rinker, Grace Tyler, Tyler Braden.
• Sounds Like Nashville by MCA (June 5–8)
Skydeck on Broadway
Featuring Tucker Wetmore, Vincent Mason, Crowe Boys, Caylee Hammack, Bryce Leatherwood, Sons of Habit.
June 6
• ASCAP Showcase
6th & Peabody
Featuring Jordan Fletcher, Maddie Lenhart, Beck and Call.
