Kitty Wells, a pioneer who is credited with shattering the industry barriers for women artists of Country Music, died today at her Nashville home. She was 92. Hailed as “The Queen of Country Music” and a member of CMA’s Country Music Hall of Fame since 1976, Wells enjoyed a 14-year run of Top 10 hits that helped make it possible for women to achieve success as Country artists. She wasn’t ... Read more

Natalie Hemby and Host Bob DiPiero Round Out the Line Up The CMA Songwriters Series returns once again to New York City’s Joe’s Pub on Wednesday, Aug. 1 (6:30 and 9:00 PM/ET). Tickets for this popular series go on sale Friday, June 29. Featuring nine-time CMA Award nominee Little Big Town, consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook, the CMA Songwriters Series allows music fans ... Read more

Underwood Joined by Brett James, Luke Laird, Hillary Lindsey, and Host Bob DiPiero Country superstar Carrie Underwood will appear for the first time in the perennially popular CMA Songwriters Series, which will return to Boston Tuesday, July 31 (8:00 PM/ET) at Royale, a concert venue in downtown Boston’s Theater District. “We first brought the CMA Songwriters Series to Boston last year and it was a huge success,” said Steve Moore, ... Read more

Broken Bow Records recording artist Dustin Lynch stopped by the CMA offices today to perform for the staff. He played his current Top 20 single, “Cowboys and Angels,” as well as “Last Lap” and “She Cranks My Tractor,” all from his upcoming album set for release Aug. 21. Read more

Hundreds of Artists, New Stages, and More Music Attract Thousands of Visitors to Nashville CMA Music Festival set a new attendance record in 2012 with daily attendance topping 71,000 fans, a 9.2 percent increase over the 65,000 in attendance in 2011 and a sell out for the third consecutive year at LP Field. Tickets for 2013 CMA Music Festival, which will be held Thursday through Sunday June 6-9, are on ... Read more

While participating in a press conference backstage at LP Field on Thursday, June 7 before his performance at 2012 CMA Music Festival, Brad Paisley was surprised when CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore presented him with the CMA International Artist Achievement Award. “Brad is an outstanding ambassador for Country Music around the globe,” said Moore. “CMA is proud to present him with our International Artist Achievement Award.” The CMA International ... Read more

Acclaimed Cuban Tres Virtuoso Pancho Amat Performs During CMA Music Festival The international appeal of Country Music is evident and celebrated during 2012 CMA Music Festival, held this week in Nashville, Tenn. For the first time, critically acclaimed tres guitar virtuoso, Pancho Amat and his band El Cabildo del Son, will perform during the annual gathering of Country Music lovers from around the globe. “Music is a universal language that ... Read more

Hosted by Daytime Emmy-Nominated Bradford Anderson (“General Hospital”), The ABC Summer Block Party in Nashville Will be Filled With Special Appearances By Stars From the Highly Anticipated New ABC Series “Nashville” Including Hayden Panettiere, Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio, With Performances From Port Chuck, And A Visit From Nashville’s Own Grilled Cheeserie Food Truck Themed to ABC’s “The Chew” Get ready for some great performances, your favorite stars, delicious food, ... Read more

The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience Features More Stages and More Music The 2012 CMA Music Festival promises to bring even more excitement and entertainment to downtown Nashville. With eight stages, this year’s Festival will have more live music than ever before. “We are so excited to be able to bring our fans more music at this year’s CMA Music Festival,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “With added ... Read more

NASHVILLE – Artist David Nail and the Nashville School of the Arts Chamber Choir spent this morning preparing for their upcoming performance at next week’s CMA Music Festival. Nail and the choir, under the direction of Walter Bitner, will come together for a very special performance of the title track of his album The Sound of a Million Dreams to kick-off the Nightly Concerts at LP Field's Opening Ceremonies on ... Read more

Yoakam and Light to Join Willie Nelson and Luke Bryan at the High-Profile, Two-Day Event on June 4-5 in Nashville NEW YORK, NY – May 31, 2012 - Billboard, the world’s premier music brand, today announced that Grammy-winning Country superstar Dwight Yoakam will participate in a Superstar Q&A and the head of CAA’s music department, Rob Light, will participate in an executive keynote at the Third Annual Billboard Country Music ... Read more

Chevrolet Revs Up 2012 CMA Music Festival with multiple consumer ‘hands on’ experiences, additional music activities CMA and Chevrolet – the Official Ride of Country Music – continue their partnership and bring exciting fan experiences to the 2012 CMA Music Festival, June 7-10, in downtown Nashville. “Chevrolet has been a valued partner with CMA for seven years and we are excited about what they bring to the Festival,” said Sheri ... Read more

The digital fan experience takes center stage during 2012 CMA Music Festival. Utilizing a combination of a free mobile app, mobile website, Facebook, Twitter, texting, CMAfest.com, and other digital channels, this year’s Music Festival will put fans right in the middle of the action, Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10, in downtown Nashville. With nearly one million fans on Facebook and 115,000 followers on Twitter, CMA’s social media space is the ... Read more

NEW YORK – When the 2012 CMA Music Festival kicks off its four-day event on Thursday, June 7, in Nashville, Tenn., HGTV joins in the excitement of the ultimate Country Music fan experience by opening the doors to its star-studded venue, The Lodge. Along with GAC, DIY Network and Travel Channel, The Lodge offers fans a unique interactive experience, live musical performances and autograph signings with popular Country Music stars ... Read more

BILL ANDERSON, KRISTIAN BUSH, BOBBY PINSON, AND HOST BOB DIPIERO PERFORM JUNE 26 AND 27 The CMA Songwriters Series heads west bringing some of Nashville’s best tunesmiths to Los Angeles’ House of Blues on Tuesday, June 26 (8:00 PM), and Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum on Wednesday, June 27 (7:00 PM). Bill Anderson, Kristian Bush, and Bobby Pinson will join host Bob DiPiero for two nights of music and storytelling. “Nashville ... Read more

This year’s CMA Music Festival, June 7-10 in downtown Nashville, will offer many fun, exciting and family-friendly activities. And they’re all free! “CMA Music Festival is Nashville’s festival,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “That’s why we provide so many free concerts and activities for the citizens of Music City to enjoy.” The Buckle This year The Buckle is where it all comes together. Situated along Broadway between First ... Read more

Lauren Alaina, Bill Anderson, Randy Houser, Love and Theft, Kip Moore, Kellie Pickler, Gwen Sebastian, and Steel Magnolia to Give Acoustic Performances; David Nail to Perform with Nashville School of the Arts Chamber Choir More artists have been added to the Nightly Concerts at LP Field during 2012 CMA Music Festival, featuring two acoustic performance sets each night. Kellie Pickler and last year’s “American Idol” runner up Lauren Alaina will ... Read more

Country Icon and Country Music Hall of Fame Member Glen Campbell Named Grand Marshal; Little Big Town Invites Fans to Rock the River! CMA kick starts 2012 CMA Music Festival on Wednesday, June 6 with The Eighth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade at 11:00 AM/CT, followed by The Seventh Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party at 12:30 PM/CT. Country icon Glen Campbell will be the Grand Marshal for the ... Read more

New Stage Offers High-Energy Performances from Exciting Up-and-Comers And Established Greats, Located Outside LP Field   BMI will help make downtown Nashville’s beloved celebration of all things Country Music even bigger with the introduction of the BMI Tailgate Partyat 2012 CMA Music Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10, beginning at 4:30 PM. Located right off the Cumberland River outside LP Field, the new stage will feature a strong selection of BMI’s ... Read more

Individual Tickets to the Fan Fair Hall at the Nashville Convention Center Available for $25; $20 if Purchased With a CMA Music Festival Nightly Concert Ticket for LP Field NASHVILLE – Live performances, exciting new events, lifestyle exhibits, and autograph signings are the centerpiece of the Fan Fair® Hall during the 2012 CMA Music Festival, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10 in Nashville, Tenn. “The unique bond ... Read more