CMA Music Festival - Unofficial Events & Charity Benefits

Pickin’ for Prevention songwriters show to benefit the Middle TN Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Hear the stories behind the songs with Randy Owen, front-man of the super-group Alabama, and some of Nashville's biggest hit makers.
Tuesday - Confirmed for 2013

Benefiting the T. J. Martell Foundation the inaugural event will take place at the Public Square from 2-7pm. The T. J. Martell Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for the innovative initial and ongoing research into the treatments and cures of leukemia, cancer and AIDS.
Tuesday - Confirmed for 2013

The Stars of Country Music Yard Sale features clothes and memorabilia from dozens of country music stars as well as live music. This annual event is held in the Music Valley Area and located just across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday-Saturday - Confirmed for 2013

R.O.P.E. stands for the Reunion of Professional Entertainers and began one evening in May of 1983 when forty-three folks in the music industry got together to discuss the idea of having an organization that would keep them united in fellowship, camaraderie and friendship. Every year during the CMAfest week, this organization hosts their Annual R.O.P.E. Event, normally a day or two before of the official CMAfest kick-off.

In 2013, the event is being held at the Nashville Palace on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon w/doors opening @ 8:30 a.m. and will be featuring Mel Tillis & the Statesiders. Price - $35.00 per person Children under 12 - $15.00 which includes breakfast and show. Tickets are on sale now by mail. You can send your check or money order to:
R.O.P.E. P. O. Box 2048 Madison, Tennessee 37116-2048
Wednesday - Confirmed for 2013

The Annual GAC Kick-Off Breakfast normally includes a one-of-kind experience that features an intimate concert, full breakfast, admission into the Country Music Hall of Fame, plus a meet and greet with the stars.
Wednesday - Confirmed for 2013

This annual event which is sponsored by the Billy Yates International Fan Club began nearly a decade ago and has evolved into what is considered by many to be the best Country Music show during the CMA Music Festival.
Wednesday - Confirmed for 2013

Country music's only fan-voted awards show, the CMT Music Awards, takes place every year, live from Nashville, during the CMA Music Festival Week. The event normally includes awards, performances, and red carpet.
Wednesday - Confirmed for 2013

Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam is normally held at the Ryman Auditorium on the eve of CMAfest (Wednesday Night) This annual event benefits Musicares, an organization that provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need.
Wednesday - Confirmed for 2013

Over 150 Artists perform on the Hard Rock Entertainment Stages with non-stop country music all day long. Performances normally run from 10:00am to 8:00pm each day.
Wednesday-Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday - Confirmed for 2013

There are numerous super-session musicians in Nashville, but very few with the longevity of Charlie McCoy. His session credits are literally a who's who of country music. This event is a part of Scarritt-Bennett's Performance Series and is being held at the beautiful Wightman Chapel on the grounds of Scarritt-Bennett Center.
Thursday - Confirmed for 2013