Monthly Archives: May 2010

CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade: New Route, Debut Attractions, More Stars and Plenty of Excitement

For five years, fans who didn’t want to wait for Thursday morning have begun the CMA Music Festival party one day early. The Festival’s Kick-Off Parade does that and more, with veteran and fast-rising new artists riding classic Chevy vehicles … Continue reading

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TIP: Laura Bell Bundy Offers More Fan Fair® Hall Help

Ever wondered how to navigate CMA Music Festival’s Fan Fair® Hall?  Wonder no more, ’cause with Laura Bell Bundy and hilarious alter ego Euneeda Biscuit on the case, you’re all set!   Seriously, everybody, this video is worth 7 minutes … Continue reading

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Tim McGraw Takes on Tinsel Town

© 2010 CMA Close Up® News Service / Country Music Association®, Inc.  Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium was quiet and dark on this cold January afternoon. The only sounds were hushed conversations among technicians as they scrolled through images that blazed against … Continue reading

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Tomorrow’s Stars at CMA Music Festival – Jaron and The Long Road to Love

Tomorrow’s Stars at CMA Music Festival  Along with superstars and living legends, many fast-rising artists are given their moments to shine at CMA Music Festival. Meet four of the most promising among today’s young performers as they prepare to step … Continue reading

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Fan Social Clue to find the secret location: They’ve played host to artists ranging from Etta James to .38 Special to Rascal Flatts.

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Tomorrow’s Stars at CMA Music Festival – Easton Corbin

 Along with superstars and living legends, many fast-rising artists are given their moments to shine at CMA Music Festival. Meet four of the most promising among today’s young performers as they prepare to step into the spotlight and debut at … Continue reading

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Tomorrow’s Stars at CMA Music Festival – Steel Magnolia

Tomorrow’s Stars at CMA Music Festival  Along with superstars and living legends, many fast-rising artists are given their moments to shine at CMA Music Festival. Meet four of the most promising among today’s young performers as they prepare to step … Continue reading

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TIP: Single Concerts Discount @ Middle-Tennessee Kroger Stores!

Can’t make it to all 4 days of this year’s CMA Music Festival?  Well, then make plans to join us for the nights of your choosing for some GREAT music at Nashville’s LP Field!  For a limited time, and while … Continue reading

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TIP: Getting the most out of the Fan Fair® Hall

(A BIG thanks to Kris in our Events Dept. for outlining all this helpful info about the Hall!)   About the Greased Lightning® Fan Fair® Hall   The Greased Lightning® Fan Fair® Hall is THE ultimate experience for fans – your chance … Continue reading

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Tomorrow’s Stars at CMA Music Festival – Danny Gokey

Tomorrow’s Stars at CMA Music Festival Along with superstars and living legends, many fast-rising artists are given their moments to shine at CMA Music Festival. Meet four of the most promising among today’s young performers as they prepare to step … Continue reading

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