CMA Fest Sets TV Air Date & Announces Hosts Dierks Bentley and Elle King

The Country Music Association announced today “CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, will air Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 8/7c on ABC. The three-hour primetime concert special, bringing Country Music’s Ultimate Fan Experience to a national television audience, will be hosted by Dierks Bentley and Elle King.   “I’m thrilled we …

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CMA Fest Cancelled for 2021

After careful thought and much consideration, the Country Music Association announced today that CMA Fest is cancelled for 2021. The serves as the second year in a row that CMA Fest is cancelled due to complications & challenges resulting from COVID-19. The formal statement from the association reads as follows: …

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CMA Fest The Music Event of Summer Hosted By Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini Airs Sunday, August 4 on ABC

“CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, premieres this Sunday, Aug. 4 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. The primetime concert special brings the hottest music acts together on one stage for three full hours of epic collaborations and must-see performances. Hosted by Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini with special …

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Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini Return To Host CMA Fest Music Event of Summer with Special Guest Bobby Bones

The Country Music Association has announced Country Music superstars Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini will return to host “CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, with multi-media personality Bobby Bones tapped as special guest host. “CMA Fest,” the three-hour primetime concert special, which brings Country Music’s Ultimate Fan Experience to …

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Country Music Association Reveals Star-Studded Lineup For 2019 CMA Fest

The Country Music Association has revealed the initial artist lineup for this year’s CMA Fest, which features hundreds of Country Music artists performing on multiple stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9. CMA Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival with artists donating their time to perform so a portion …

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Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini Return To Host CMA Fest TV Special

The Country Music Association has announced Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini will return for a second year as hosts of “CMA Fest,” the three-hour special that brings Country Music’s Ultimate Fan Experience to a national television audience. “CMA Fest” airs Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network …

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Launches CMA Fest Fan Experience with “Rock With Us” Sweepstakes

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® will be the CMA Fest’s Country Roads Stage title sponsor for the second year at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater from June 7 through June 9, 2018. Cracker Barrel and the Country Music Association (CMA) have teamed up to bring hospitality, charm and an impressive lineup to …

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Cracker Barrel’s “Country Roads Stage” Returns To CMA Fest with FREE Nightly Concerts

The Country Music Association has announced the return of the popular free nightly concerts during CMA Fest at the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage located in downtown Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater Thursday, June 7 through Saturday, June 9, starting at 7:00 PM/CT each evening.  Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater Presented …

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