Radio Listening Behavior via Traditional and Alternative Outlets; Tune-in Influencers and New Artist and New Song Discovery and Purchasing Among Survey Topics As part of its ongoing research and membership services initiatives, the Country Music Association announced today results from its recent Music Listening Study. Country Music fans are avid radio listeners and doing as much radio listening as ever.  Compared to a year ago, 87 percent of respondents are ... 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

NASHVILLE - For the third consecutive year, CMA Music Festival has sold out of all available seats for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field for all four nights (June 7-10).  Final numbers, which include attendance in all areas of the Festival, will be released on Monday, June 11. After tonight's concert, show production will re-evaluate their needs to see if any additional seats can be freed up and made available ... 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

Downtown Nashville will experience some changes in traffic flow to accommodate the numerous events and activities that are part of 2012 CMA Music Festival. The annual four-day festival will take place Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10, but some road closures will take effect the week before the event officially begins.  Closures beginning Friday, June 1: 8:00AM/CT – First Avenue South, east-most lane  Closures beginning Monday, June 4: 8:00AM/CT – First ... 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

Voting on Final Ballot Begins May 25 The finalists have been determined for CMA’s touring industry honors known as the SRO (Standing Room Only) Awards and the final ballot will be emailed to voters tomorrow, Friday, May 25. Ballots will be sent to CMA members in the following categories: Affiliated, Artist, Engineer, Entertainment Services, Musician, Personal Manager, Publicist, Record Label, Talent Agent, Talent Buyer/Promoter, TV/Video/Media, and Venue. Final voting for ... Read more

“CMA Country Christmas” Tapes Nov. 3 at the Bridgestone Arena The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have announced that “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” will air Thursday, Nov. 1 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. “The CMA Awards recognizes the best in the format – that’s what makes this ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night’,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “The CMA ... 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

The CMA Foundation is donating $50,000 to benefit summer music education programs for 170 low-income students at the W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School. The donation is part of CMA’s Keep the Music Playing initiative, which supports music education on behalf of the hundreds of artists who perform during CMA Music Festival for free. To date, CMA and The CMA Foundation have provided more than $6.1 million to support this ... Read more

The Country Music Association has announced the hiring of Matthew Seaton as Community Outreach Manager. CMA was the first trade group formed to promote a single genre of music in 1958. In this position, Seaton will work closely with The CMA Foundation to create, develop, and implement CMA’s community outreach initiatives, including the Keep the Music Playing music education program and CMA EDU, the organization’s college/university outreach program. Seaton will ... 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