CMAfest: Country Music Festival Reviews
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"Shindig" at the Legendary Ernest Tubb Texas Troubadour Theater
International Fan Club Organization [IFCO], founded in 1967 by three lovely ladies, Loudilla, Loretta and Kay Johnson, offer this annual event named the IFCO Shindig every June in Nashville and held during festivities of the Country Music Festival.
International Fan Club Organization [IFCO], founded in 1967 by three lovely ladies, Loudilla, Loretta and Kay Johnson, offer this annual event named the IFCO Shindig every June in Nashville and held during festivities of the Country Music Festival.
Andy Griggs' Celebrity Archery Tournament
Andy Griggs' Celebrity Archery Tournament never fails to pack the stands long before the first bow is ever removed from it's case.
Andy Griggs' Celebrity Archery Tournament never fails to pack the stands long before the first bow is ever removed from it's case.
Batter Up! An Afternoon of Fun at the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge
Rival teams Grand Ole Opry Live and After MidNite with Blair Garner offer all-star team lineups for the Lynnco Custom Cycles Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge.
Rival teams Grand Ole Opry Live and After MidNite with Blair Garner offer all-star team lineups for the Lynnco Custom Cycles Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge.
Black Leather, A Silver Hog , and Buddy Jewell at Rocketown for Cmafest
Rocketown, the teen club founded by Christian music recording artist Michael W. Smith, was the scene for the 2005 Buddy Jewell Fan Club Party which took place during this year's CMA Music Festival and Yes it did include Black Leather, A Silver Hog and even a Biker Babe!
Rocketown, the teen club founded by Christian music recording artist Michael W. Smith, was the scene for the 2005 Buddy Jewell Fan Club Party which took place during this year's CMA Music Festival and Yes it did include Black Leather, A Silver Hog and even a Biker Babe!
Buddy Jewell and Fans at the Belcourt Theatre
Buddy Jewell and his fans enjoy a very intimate setting at the historic Belcourt Theater early Sunday morning for his annual Fan Club Party.
Buddy Jewell and his fans enjoy a very intimate setting at the historic Belcourt Theater early Sunday morning for his annual Fan Club Party.
Bush Beans Celebrities Keep Busy at the CMAfest
CMA Festival week is a busy one for Jay Bush and his canine companion, Duke. Tennessee has a special connection to the two because they call Tennessee their home.
CMA Festival week is a busy one for Jay Bush and his canine companion, Duke. Tennessee has a special connection to the two because they call Tennessee their home.
Chris Young Fan Club Party : Hats, Roses, and Drinkin Me Lonely
The fan club party of the newly crowned Nashville Star, Chris Young was held during the CMA Music Festival on Friday morning at the Global Cafe on Broadway.
The fan club party of the newly crowned Nashville Star, Chris Young was held during the CMA Music Festival on Friday morning at the Global Cafe on Broadway.
CMA Festival "Kick-Off Parade" & Chevy Stage Highlights
The official kick-off for the CMA Festival was the "Kick-Off Parade" Wednesday afternoon on Broadway in downtown Nashville and included performances at the Chevy Stages.
The official kick-off for the CMA Festival was the "Kick-Off Parade" Wednesday afternoon on Broadway in downtown Nashville and included performances at the Chevy Stages.
CMAfest Crisco Family Zone
The Crisco Family Zone is just one of the areas that CMA Festival has set up so anyone can take their children and have a fun day out. Tables are set up in the area for children to play with Play-Doh, crayons, markers and coloring books, decorating cookies or cupcakes, story time with Hungry Jack, sliding down large inflatable slides or even play in a large harnessed bungee-style jumping game.
The Crisco Family Zone is just one of the areas that CMA Festival has set up so anyone can take their children and have a fun day out. Tables are set up in the area for children to play with Play-Doh, crayons, markers and coloring books, decorating cookies or cupcakes, story time with Hungry Jack, sliding down large inflatable slides or even play in a large harnessed bungee-style jumping game.
CMAfest Friday Night's Coliseum Show Review
Read an in-depth review on the Friday Night's Coliseum Show live from the CMAfest, complete with artist lineup and list of songs sang.
Read an in-depth review on the Friday Night's Coliseum Show live from the CMAfest, complete with artist lineup and list of songs sang.
CMAfest Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages
Visit the CMAfest the Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages performances for four days of fun at the CMA Country Music Festival.
Visit the CMAfest the Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages performances for four days of fun at the CMA Country Music Festival.
CMAfest Thursday Night's Coliseum Show Review
Read an in-depth review on the Thursday Night's Coliseum Show live from the CMAfest, complete with artist lineup and list of songs sang.
Read an in-depth review on the Thursday Night's Coliseum Show live from the CMAfest, complete with artist lineup and list of songs sang.
CMAfest: A 10 Day Review
Nashville.about.com's complete coverage of the CMA Music Festival. Here you will find a full 10 day coverage of all of the highlights, show, and events that happened at the CMAfest.
Nashville.about.com's complete coverage of the CMA Music Festival. Here you will find a full 10 day coverage of all of the highlights, show, and events that happened at the CMAfest.
CMAfest: A Gathering of Friends
Attending the CMAfest is a wonderful experience, but attending it and taking the time to gather with friends can make it a lifetime event with great memories for all.
Attending the CMAfest is a wonderful experience, but attending it and taking the time to gather with friends can make it a lifetime event with great memories for all.
Exploring the CMAfest Exhibit Hall
The CMAfest Exhibit Hall is located in the Nashville Convention Center at the corner of Broadway & 4th to 5th Avenue. The Exhibit Hall is open daily during the CMA Country Music Festival from Thursday to Sunday. This is where you want to go to interact with all of your favorite artists and you can expect to see row & rows of artists booths filling up the entire convention center.
The CMAfest Exhibit Hall is located in the Nashville Convention Center at the corner of Broadway & 4th to 5th Avenue. The Exhibit Hall is open daily during the CMA Country Music Festival from Thursday to Sunday. This is where you want to go to interact with all of your favorite artists and you can expect to see row & rows of artists booths filling up the entire convention center.
Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund Benefit Offers Great Music for a Worthy Cause
The Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund Benefit was is normally held annually during the CMA County Music Festival late Thursday nights at the historic Ryman Auditorium located in downtown Nashville. Each year this event offers a great line-up for a worthy cause.[
The Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund Benefit was is normally held annually during the CMA County Music Festival late Thursday nights at the historic Ryman Auditorium located in downtown Nashville. Each year this event offers a great line-up for a worthy cause.[
Hard Rock Outdoor Stage
Among the many stages featuring live music at the at Nashville's CMA Music Festival was the Hard Rock Outdoor Stage, just a block from the main Riverfront Stages on the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville.
Among the many stages featuring live music at the at Nashville's CMA Music Festival was the Hard Rock Outdoor Stage, just a block from the main Riverfront Stages on the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville.
IFCO Benefit at the Ryman
Music City has done it again with the annual IFCO show took over the Ryman for an evening filled of great music and incredible talent.
Music City has done it again with the annual IFCO show took over the Ryman for an evening filled of great music and incredible talent.
John Arthur Martinez Fiesta Time at the JAMily Affair
A gathering of family friends and fans at John Arthur Matinez’s Fan club Party held during the CMAfest.
A gathering of family friends and fans at John Arthur Matinez’s Fan club Party held during the CMAfest.
Kicktone Country Tailgate Party
A review of one of the best and most affordable CMA Music Festival events of week, The Kicktone Country Tailgate Party, featuring such notables as Jamey Garner, Becky Hobbs, Benita Hill, John Arthur Martinez, Melonie Cannon and many more.
A review of one of the best and most affordable CMA Music Festival events of week, The Kicktone Country Tailgate Party, featuring such notables as Jamey Garner, Becky Hobbs, Benita Hill, John Arthur Martinez, Melonie Cannon and many more.
Lawry’s Live at the CMAfest
Review of Lawry's live cooking show at the CMAFest 2005 which featured appearances by Hilljack, Trent Willmon, Joey Daniels, Lisa O'Kane, Chalee Tennison, Kevin Sharp, Joni Harms, Brad & Shelly, Tresa Street, Brittany Wells, Tori Baxley and Tresa Jordan. Provided by staff writer Michelle Durham.
Review of Lawry's live cooking show at the CMAFest 2005 which featured appearances by Hilljack, Trent Willmon, Joey Daniels, Lisa O'Kane, Chalee Tennison, Kevin Sharp, Joni Harms, Brad & Shelly, Tresa Street, Brittany Wells, Tori Baxley and Tresa Jordan. Provided by staff writer Michelle Durham.
Live Friday from the CMAfest Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages
Take a trip into the four days at the CMAfest at the Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages performances on Friday, the second day of the CMA Country Music Festival.
Take a trip into the four days at the CMAfest at the Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages performances on Friday, the second day of the CMA Country Music Festival.
Live from the CMAfest Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages
Take a trip into the 4 days of the CMAfest to the Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages performances
Take a trip into the 4 days of the CMAfest to the Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages performances
Live Saturday from the CMAfest Greased Lightning Riverfront Stage
Take a trip into the four days at the CMAfest Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages performances on Saturday, the third day of the CMA Country Music Festival.
Take a trip into the four days at the CMAfest Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages performances on Saturday, the third day of the CMA Country Music Festival.
Live Thursday from the 2005 CMAfest Greased Lightning Riverfront Stag
Take a trip into the four days at the CMAfest 2005 Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages performances.
Take a trip into the four days at the CMAfest 2005 Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages performances.
Lonestar & Friends Strike Out For The Kids
Lonestar & Friends Strike Out For The Kids is an annual event normally held at Hermitage Lanes during CMAfest Week.
Lonestar & Friends Strike Out For The Kids is an annual event normally held at Hermitage Lanes during CMAfest Week.
Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam
Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam is normally held at the Ryman Auditorium and benefits MusiCares, an organization who's services provide critical assistance for music people in times of need.
Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam is normally held at the Ryman Auditorium and benefits MusiCares, an organization who's services provide critical assistance for music people in times of need.
Michael Peterson's Celebrity Tractor Race
Three cones, two towers of stacked bales of hay and Michael Peterson's penalty wielding daughters were all that stood between the celebrity contestants and a win in Peterson's first ever Celebrity Tractor Race sponsored by New Holland Tractors.
Three cones, two towers of stacked bales of hay and Michael Peterson's penalty wielding daughters were all that stood between the celebrity contestants and a win in Peterson's first ever Celebrity Tractor Race sponsored by New Holland Tractors.
Nashville Star's Come Out for 2nd Annual "Stars for Hope Benefit"
Marty Slayton gathered Nashville Star alumni together once again to help benefit Lupus and create a memorable "Stars For Hope" annual benefit concert. Each year the show coincides with the CMA Festival and brings out a huge line-up of Nashville Stars.
Marty Slayton gathered Nashville Star alumni together once again to help benefit Lupus and create a memorable "Stars For Hope" annual benefit concert. Each year the show coincides with the CMA Festival and brings out a huge line-up of Nashville Stars.
Nashville Stars for Hope Benefit
Two days after the Official CMAfest ended, the Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce reunited the Contestants from the second season of USA Network's hit show "Nashville Star" for a reunion-and benefit for Lupus Foundation of America concert.
Two days after the Official CMAfest ended, the Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce reunited the Contestants from the second season of USA Network's hit show "Nashville Star" for a reunion-and benefit for Lupus Foundation of America concert.
Prilosec's Nashville Star Search at the CMafest
Nashville Star, Prilosec and the CMAfest set out this year to find a Nashville Star a bit early on in the game by offering a guaranteed slot in next years Regional competition by offering an early competition held during this years CMAfest
Nashville Star, Prilosec and the CMAfest set out this year to find a Nashville Star a bit early on in the game by offering a guaranteed slot in next years Regional competition by offering an early competition held during this years CMAfest
Reading, Writing & Rhythm Benefit Concert Raises Awareness on Music Education
Chely Wright and friends Wynonna, Bryan White, Jason Aldean, Julie Roberts, Ty Herndon, Keith Anderson and Little Big Town set the pace for the 2006 CMA Music Festival performing in front of a standing-room only crowd at The 6th Annual Reading, Writing & Rhythm Benefit Concert held at the Wildhorse Saloon.
Chely Wright and friends Wynonna, Bryan White, Jason Aldean, Julie Roberts, Ty Herndon, Keith Anderson and Little Big Town set the pace for the 2006 CMA Music Festival performing in front of a standing-room only crowd at The 6th Annual Reading, Writing & Rhythm Benefit Concert held at the Wildhorse Saloon.
Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation Benefit Concert Review
The Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation Benefit Concert is held during CMAfest and benefits children in need in the Nashville Area as well as the Delta Region in Mississippi.
The Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation Benefit Concert is held during CMAfest and benefits children in need in the Nashville Area as well as the Delta Region in Mississippi.
Sunday Mornin' Country
Sunday Mornin' Country began in June of 1980 at the War Memorial Auditorium, later the Acuff Theatre, the Grand Ole Opry House and most recently the Ryman Auditorium.
Sunday Mornin' Country began in June of 1980 at the War Memorial Auditorium, later the Acuff Theatre, the Grand Ole Opry House and most recently the Ryman Auditorium.
The Fun Zone at the CMA Festival
The Fun Zone at the CMA Festival looked a little different this year. It was a little more open and some new faces could be found. You could sit down and have a cup of coffee, compliments of Mr. Coffee. Have a makeover, courtesy of Venus Vibrance or have your photo made with a talking lizard at the Geico booth!
The Fun Zone at the CMA Festival looked a little different this year. It was a little more open and some new faces could be found. You could sit down and have a cup of coffee, compliments of Mr. Coffee. Have a makeover, courtesy of Venus Vibrance or have your photo made with a talking lizard at the Geico booth!
The Grand Ole Opry Superstar Spectacular Benefit was just that… SPECTACULAR!
Superstar Spectacular Benefit was just that… SPECTACULAR! This year's "After Hours" CMA Music Festival event took place at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville with plenty of country music superstars, new artist and traditional artists coming together to help raise money for the Opry Trust Fund.
Superstar Spectacular Benefit was just that… SPECTACULAR! This year's "After Hours" CMA Music Festival event took place at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville with plenty of country music superstars, new artist and traditional artists coming together to help raise money for the Opry Trust Fund.
The Sports Zone at the CMA Festival
The decision to move the Sports Zone, at the CMA Festival, for 2006, was a good one. It brought it closer to the other events surrounding the festival and eliminated the need for those long walks across the bridge during the heat of the day. The area is free and open to all festival and non-festival goers to enjoy.
The decision to move the Sports Zone, at the CMA Festival, for 2006, was a good one. It brought it closer to the other events surrounding the festival and eliminated the need for those long walks across the bridge during the heat of the day. The area is free and open to all festival and non-festival goers to enjoy.
Visiting the Acoustic Corner at the CMAfest
The Acoustic Corner is a definate must see when attending the CMAfest and a great place to visit, see and hear new up and coming country artists in a relaxing setting.
The Acoustic Corner is a definate must see when attending the CMAfest and a great place to visit, see and hear new up and coming country artists in a relaxing setting.