Tens of thousands of people will fill the streets of music city for the “ultimate country music fan experience” June 6-9. The 48th annual CMA Fest will host concert goers from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and 36 international countries for performances on 11 official stages, many of which will be taken by Belmont students and alumni.
To see a full list of those performing and a schedule of events, visit the CMA Music Festival website.
Among those performing with a Belmont connection are:
- Trisha Yearwood
- Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley
- John Osborne of the Brothers Osborne
- Chris Young
- Steve Moakler
- Devin Dawson
- Current student Maggie Renfroe
- Current student Lauren Weintraub
- Current student Matthew Burhans
- Levi Hummon
- Russel Dickerson
- Paul Amundson
- Kassi Ashton
- Anna Vaus
- Ryan Hurd
- Paulina Jayne
- Ty Herndon
- Clare Dunn
- Carlton Anderson
- Rachele Lynae
- Chad Warrix from Halfway to Hazard
- Porter Howell and Duane Propes of Little Texas
- Curtis Justin Solar of CJ Solar
- Mignon E. Grabois of Mignon
- Olivia Harris of Maybe April
Those interested in experiencing CMA Fest, but looking for more affordable events, may want to check out two other low-cost options. On Wednesday, June 5, there will be a Songwriters Series at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Tickets are only $20 and can be purchased here. Additionally, there are shows three nights of the festival at the Ascend Amphitheater for $10. Learn more and purchase passes on the Firestone Country Roads stage website page.
