Every year, CMA Music Festival (CMAfest) itself makes contributions to worthy causes on behalf of the artists who participate at CMA Music Festival. So it makes sense that a lot of the events surrounding the CMA Music Festival are charity based. We've gathered up a list of our top Unofficial CMA Music Festival Events that help others.
Chord's of Hope - Band Against MS
Annually, friends and supporters of Clay Walker and Band Against MS gather in Nashville, TN to provide an evening of great entertainment. This event serves as the largest local Nashville fundraiser for Band Against MS.
- Confirmed for 2012
- Confirmed for 2012
City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge
Some of Country's hottest stars team up together to raise money for City of Hope, a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. This annual event is normally held at Greer Stadium.
- Confirmed for 2012
- Confirmed for 2012
CMT Music Awards
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.
- Confirmed for 2012
- Confirmed for 2012
Celebrity Total Outdoorsman Challenge
Country music stars compete in a special celebrity edition of the Field & Stream Total Outdoors-man Challenge during the CMA Music Festival.
- Confirmed for 2012
- Confirmed for 2012
Countriest of the Country
The 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.
- Confirmed for 2012
- Confirmed for 2012
Darius Rucker & Friends Benefit
Platinum-selling country star Darius Rucker plays host to the "Darius And Friends, a benefit for St. Jude presented by GAC." The concert and corresponding celebrity golf tournament takes place annually to raise funds to help St. Jude provide the best care possible to children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases at no cost to their family.
- Confirmed for 2012
- Confirmed for 2012
GAC Kick-Off Breakfast
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.
- Confirmed for 2012
- Confirmed for 2012
Global Showcase
The annual Aristo Media Global Showcase is normally held Tuesday afternoon at The Second Fiddle. Performers include international performers & musicians.
- Confirmed for 2012
- Confirmed for 2012
Global Artist Party
The CMA Global Artist Party, is normally held on Monday and kicks off at The Stage on Broadway and features performances from international country musicians.
- Confirmed for 2012
- Confirmed for 2012
Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam
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.
- Confirmed for 2012
- Confirmed for 2012
