| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | 'Brothers of the Sun' Tour featuring Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw with Jake Owen and Grace Potter | | 06/23/12 | Nashville |
| Amanda Christine Showcase | 12th and Porter | 05/21/12 | Nashville |
| Savannah Berry Showcase | 12th and Porter | 05/23/12 | Nashville |
| Jesse Keith Whitley, Eric Lee Beddingfield, and Wayne Mills Band | 12th and Porter | 05/23/12 | Nashville |
| Blackjack Billy w/ Bruce Wallace and Rusty Tabor | 12th and Porter | 05/24/12 | Nashville |
The Original Double Trouble ReunionPresented by 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill at 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill May 25, 2012 Don't miss The Original Double Trouble Reunion featuring Chris "Whipper" Layton, Tommy Shannon, Reese Wynans, Jack Pearson, Mike Farris , Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dave Perkins, Tom Britt, Bart Walker, Rob McNally , Tom Bukovac, Gary Nicholson, and James Pennebaker LIVE at 3rd and Lindsley! | 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill | 05/25/12 | Nashville |
Jeffrey Steele w/ Pearl HeartPresented by 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill at 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill June 16, 2012 Jeffrey Steele is an American country music singer and songwriter. Along with recording his own material, Steele has become a prolific Nashville songwriter, having co-written more than sixty hit songs for such artists as Montgomery Gentry, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, and others.
Between 1990 and 1996, Steele was the lead singer and bass guitarist in the... | 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill | 06/16/12 | Nashville |
BoDeansPresented by 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill at 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill June 21, 2012 “I’ve always thought of the BoDeans as a truly American band,” says Kurt Neumann, the founder, primary writer and frontman of the veteran Milwaukee-based group. “We were blue-collar kids straight out of the heartland—how could we be anything else? ‘Roots rock’ was a label I fought when I was younger, but I came to realize that if by ‘roots’ you meant blues, rock, country and soul all slammed together into one sound, then I’d say... | 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill | 06/21/12 | Nashville |
The 13th Annual Americana Music Festival and ConferencePresented by Americana Music Association at Sheraton Nashville Downtown September 12-September 15, 2012 The 13th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference will offer seminars, panels and networking opportunities at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel by day, and bring a stellar lineup of musical showcases each evening at premiere venues like The Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom, The Station Inn, and The Basement. As always, the Festival's capstone will be the annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards at the historic... | Americana Music Association | 09/12/12- 09/15/12 | Nashville |
Chevrolet Presents The CMA Global Artist PartyPresented by AristoMedia and The Stage On Broadway at The Stage On Broadway June 4, 2012 “Chevrolet Presents The CMA Global Artist Party” will be held Monday, June 4 (6:00–10:45 PM/CDT) at The Stage on Broadway. The 2012 lineup includes Bob Corbett (Australia), Emerson Drive (Canada), Morgan Evans(Australia), Vickie Evans (New Zealand), Adam Harvey (Australia), High Valley (Canada), Lisa McHugh (Ireland) with the legendary... | AristoMedia | 06/04/12 | Nashville |
CMA Presents The Aristo Global ShowPresented by AristoMedia at The Second Fiddle June 5, 2012 “CMA Presents The Aristo Global Show” includes performers Baylou (Australia), Clayton Bellamy (Canada), Rick Caballo (Australia), Adam Gregory (Canada), Pete Kennedy (Ireland), Colm Kirwan (Ireland), Josh Macumber (Canada), Raintown (UK),Jessica Ridley (Canada), and Travellin Rose (UK). Australian artist Adam Harvey is hosting the Aristo Global Show. A free lunch will be offered for attendees.
“One of CMA’s missions is to help spread Country Music around the... | AristoMedia | 06/05/12 | Nashville |
Clay Walker's 3rd Annual "Chord's of Hope" Benefit ConcertPresented by Band Against MS at 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill June 5, 2012 The Clay Walker "Chords of Hope" MS Benefit Concert is presented by WSIX. Special Guests include: Jerrod Niemann, Hal Ketchum, and Sarah Marince! 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 to benefit MS research at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
The event will feature a special performance by Clay Walker... | Band Against MS | 06/05/12 | Nashville |
2012 Billboard Country Music SummitPresented by Billboard at Cannery Ballroom June 4-June 5, 2012 Two days of provocative discussion of issues critical to success for all stakeholders in the country music business, including panels, keynotes and roundtables on sponsorships, publishing/songwriting, touring, recording, radio, digital/social, artist development, and how to build, maximize and sustain careers. Networking opportunities, superstar artist Q&As, and showcases make the
3rd Annual Billboard Country Music... | Billboard | 06/04/12- 06/05/12 | Nashville |
BMI Tailgate Party ft. Mo Pitney, Chancie Neal, and Florida Georgia LinePresented by BMI at LP Field June 9, 2012 BMI will help make downtown Nashville’s beloved celebration of all things Country Music even bigger with the introduction of the BMI Tailgate Party at the 2012 CMA Music Festival, Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10. Located right off the Cumberland River outside LP Field, the new stage will feature BMI’s rising stars, songwriters behind the hits, honky tonk heroes and guitar gods, and serving as rowdy warm-ups before the nightly headliner shows at LP Field.
| BMI | 06/09/12 | Nashville |
BMI Tailgate Party ft. Brent Cobb, Dallas Davidson and Rhett AtkinsPresented by BMI at LP Field June 7, 2012 BMI will help make downtown Nashville’s beloved celebration of all things Country Music even bigger with the introduction of the BMI Tailgate Party at the 2012 CMA Music Festival, Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10. Located right off the Cumberland River outside LP Field, the new stage will feature BMI’s rising stars, songwriters behind the hits, honky tonk heroes and guitar gods, and serving as rowdy warm-ups before the nightly headliner shows at LP Field.
| BMI | 06/07/12 | Nashville |
BMI Tailgate Party ft. Chuck Mead, His Grassy Knoll Boys, Trent Summar & the New Row Mob and morePresented by BMI at LP Field June 8, 2012 BMI will help make downtown Nashville’s beloved celebration of all things Country Music even bigger with the introduction of the BMI Tailgate Party at the 2012 CMA Music Festival, Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10. Located right off the Cumberland River outside LP Field, the new stage will feature BMI’s rising stars, songwriters behind the hits, honky tonk heroes and guitar gods, and serving as rowdy warm-ups before the nightly headliner shows at LP Field.
| BMI | 06/08/12 | Nashville |
BMI Tailgate Party ft. Big Al Anderson, Shawn Camp, Pat McLaughlin, Kenny Vaughan, Hogslop String BandPresented by BMI at LP Field June 10, 2012 BMI will help make downtown Nashville’s beloved celebration of all things Country Music even bigger with the introduction of the BMI Tailgate Party at the 2012 CMA Music Festival, Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10. Located right off the Cumberland River outside LP Field, the new stage will feature BMI’s rising stars, songwriters behind the hits, honky tonk heroes and guitar gods, and serving as rowdy warm-ups before the nightly headliner shows at LP Field.
| BMI | 06/10/12 | Nashville |
Bonnaroo 2012Presented by Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival June 7-June 10, 2012 The 11th year of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will take place Thursday, June 7, through Sunday, June 10. Bonnaroo is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee every June. It brings together some of the best performers in rock and roll, along with dozens of artists in complementary styles such as jazz, Americana, hip-hop, electronica, and... | Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival | 06/07/12- 06/10/12 | Manchester |
Miranda Lambert with special guests Pistol Annies, Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann Presented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena May 19, 2012 Miranda Lambert will headline Bridgestone Arena for the first time Saturday, May 19th with special guests Pistol Annies, Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann when her "On Fire" Tour makes it's Nashville stop!
2012 has already been a busy year for Miranda. In addition to bringing home the ACM honor for Female Vocalist of the Year, her critically acclaimed album, Four The Record, was also recognized as Album of the Year at the ACM Awards.
Pistol... | Bridgestone Arena | 05/19/12 | Nashville |
American Idol Live!Presented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena August 12, 2012 AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! returns this summer for another hit tour to showcase this season’s talented top 10 finalists. Launching the careers of many, the AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour is the first chance to see your favorites in concert! As presenting sponsors of AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour 2012, CHIPS AHOY! and RITZ are thrilled to bring the excitement of the tour to their fans in a number of unique ways, from cookie and cracker coupons to a one-of-a-kind consumer promotion. The U.S. Air Force... | Bridgestone Arena | 08/12/12 | Nashville |
Carrie Underwood with special guest Hunter HayesPresented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena September 23, 2012 Superstar Carrie Underwood announced that she will launch a headline North American arena tour this fall, “The Blown Away Tour” stopping by Bridgestone Arena September 23rd with special guest Hunter Hayes.
“I can’t wait to get back out on the road and perform new music from my new album for my fans,” says Carrie. “We have a lot of exciting things planned!”
Carrie is donating $1 from each ticket sold on the North American leg of... | Bridgestone Arena | 09/23/12 | Nashville |
Campfire Concert with Jack & Diane and FriendsPresented by Campers RV Park at Campers RV Park May 25, 2012 Come enjoy free smores by the campfire and a relaxing concert on the outdoor stage of Campers RV Park with Jack and Diane, along with a few of their friends.
They will stray from their usual songwriter format to bring you many familiar favorites we've all enjoyed over the years. This will be a... | Campers RV Park | 05/25/12 | Columbia |
| 2012 City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge presented by Staples | City of Hope | 06/09/12 | Nashville |
CMA Music Festival 2012 ft. Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, and morePresented by Country Music Association - CMA at LP Field June 7-June 10, 2012 CMA Music Festival is the ultimate destination for Country Music fans from around the globe, featuring non-stop concerts, autograph signings, celebrity events, and more. In 2011, Nashville's signature music event celebrated 40 years of providing unique artist/fan interactions since starting as Fan Fair® in 1972. Plans are underway for surprises and special events to commemorate the occasion.
Slated to perform at the 2012 CMA Music festival: ... | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/07/12- 06/10/12 | Nashville |
| CMA Music Fest: Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Faith Hill, Kenny Rogers, Little Big Town, Hunter Hayes, and more | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/09/12 | Nashville |
| CMA Music Fest: Jason Aldean, Glen Campbell, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band, and more | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/07/12 | Nashville |
| CMA Music Fest: The Band Perry, Brantley Gilbert, Jake Owen, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, and more | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/08/12 | Nashville |
| CMA Music Fest: Dierks Bentley, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Rascal Flatts, and more | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/10/12 | Nashville |
CMA Music Fest: Riverfront Park Daytime Stage - ThursdayPresented by Country Music Association - CMA at Riverfront Park June 7, 2012 It’s nothing but easy street at the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage. Sit back and enjoy an amazing mix of all-star Country Music entertainment, souvenirs, and spectacular views of the Nashville skyline and the Cumberland River. The lineup for the Chevrolet Riverfront Stages include a collection of past, present, and future superstar artists. This stage is FREE and open to the public.
Daytime Concert features:
More than 40... | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/07/12 | Nashville |
CMA Music Fest: Riverfront Park Daytime Stage - FridayPresented by Country Music Association - CMA at Riverfront Park June 8, 2012 It’s nothing but easy street at the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage. Sit back and enjoy an amazing mix of all-star Country Music entertainment, souvenirs, and spectacular views of the Nashville skyline and the Cumberland River. The lineup for the Chevrolet Riverfront Stages include a collection of past, present, and future superstar artists. This stage is FREE and open to the public.
Daytime Concert features:
More than 40... | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/08/12 | Nashville |
CMA Music Fest: Riverfront Park Daytime Stage - SaturdayPresented by Country Music Association - CMA at Riverfront Park June 9, 2012 It’s nothing but easy street at the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage. Sit back and enjoy an amazing mix of all-star Country Music entertainment, souvenirs, and spectacular views of the Nashville skyline and the Cumberland River. The lineup for the Chevrolet Riverfront Stages include a collection of past, present, and future superstar artists. This stage is FREE and open to the public.
Daytime Concert features:
More than 40... | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/09/12 | Nashville |
CMA Music Fest: Riverfront Park Daytime Stage - SundayPresented by Country Music Association - CMA at Riverfront Park June 10, 2012 It’s nothing but easy street at the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage. Sit back and enjoy an amazing mix of all-star Country Music entertainment, souvenirs, and spectacular views of the Nashville skyline and the Cumberland River. The lineup for the Chevrolet Riverfront Stages include a collection of past, present, and future superstar artists. This stage is FREE and open to the public.
Daytime Concert features:
More than 40... | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/10/12 | Nashville |
| The Eighth Annual CMA Music Festival Kickoff Parade and Block Party | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/06/12 | Nashville |
| CMA Music Festival: Fan Fair® Hall | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/07/12- 06/10/12 | Nashville |
CMA Music Fest: Soleil Bella® Beach - Thursday through SundayPresented by Country Music Association - CMA at Walk of Fame Park June 7-June 10, 2012 Soleil Bella® Beach, sponsored by our official partners at BIC® Soleil®, is one of the highlights of this year’s MusicFest! You’ll enjoy live music performances every day from up-and-coming country artists, exciting outdoor games and activities, a special green-screen photo stage, and lots more! Plus, be on the lookout for surprise treats and “sunny... | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/07/12- 06/10/12 | Nashville |
| CMA Music Fest: The Buckle - Thursday through Sunday | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/07/12- 06/10/12 | Nashville |
| CMA Music Fest: Fan Alley - Thursday through Sunday | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/07/12- 06/10/12 | Nashville |
CMA Music Festival 2013Presented by Country Music Association - CMA at LP Field June 6-June 9, 2013 CMA Music Festival is the ultimate destination for Country Music fans from around the globe, featuring non-stop concerts, autograph signings, celebrity events, and more.
Slated to perform at the 2013 CMA Music festival: TBA.
CMA Music Festival 2013 four-day ticket packages include:
Star-packed NIGHTLY CONCERTS at LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans
DAILY CONCERTS at Riverfront Park, including early... | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/06/13- 06/09/13 | Nashville |
CMA Music Fest: Bud Light Daytime Stage - ThursdayPresented by Country Music Association - CMA at Bridgestone Arena June 7, 2012 The Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, is always a fan favorite and a great place to check out some of Country’s hottest acts. Packed with music fans in 2011, the stage is bigger and better in 2012 with a diverse lineup of performers and the addition of the world-famous Clydesdale horses nearby.
Come to the Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena for performances by | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/07/12 | Nashville |
CMA Music Fest: Bud Light Daytime Stage - FridayPresented by Country Music Association - CMA at Bridgestone Arena June 8, 2012 The Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, is always a fan favorite and a great place to check out some of Country’s hottest acts. Packed with music fans in 2011, the stage is bigger and better in 2012 with a diverse lineup of performers and the addition of the world-famous Clydesdale horses nearby.
Come to the Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena for performances by | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/08/12 | Nashville |
CMA Music Fest: Bud Light Daytime Stage - SaturdayPresented by Country Music Association - CMA at Bridgestone Arena June 9, 2012 The Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, is always a fan favorite and a great place to check out some of Country’s hottest acts. Packed with music fans in 2011, the stage is bigger and better in 2012 with a diverse lineup of performers and the addition of the world-famous Clydesdale horses nearby.
Come to the Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena - Thursday for performances by | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/09/12 | Nashville |
CMA Music Fest: Bud Light Daytime Stage - SundayPresented by Country Music Association - CMA at Bridgestone Arena June 10, 2012 The Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, is always a fan favorite and a great place to check out some of Country’s hottest acts. Packed with music fans in 2011, the stage is bigger and better in 2012 with a diverse lineup of performers and the addition of the world-famous Clydesdale horses nearby.
Come to the Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena - Thursday for performances by | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/10/12 | Nashville |
| CMA Music Fest: BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage - Thursday | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/07/12 | Nashville |
| CMA Music Fest: BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage - Friday | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/08/12 | Nashville |
| CMA Music Fest: BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage - Saturday | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/09/12 | Nashville |
| CMA Music Fest: BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage - Sunday | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/10/12 | Nashville |
Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar PlayerPresented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum August 11, 2011-July 15, 2012 Sideman. Studio musician. Performer. Recording Artist. Producer. Record Executive. In an industry known for multi-talented individuals, perhaps no one has achieved such a vast and varied resume as the inimitable Chet Atkins. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will pay tribute to this versatile and visionary artist with the cameo exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, which opens in the Museum's East Gallery on August 11, 2011, and runs through June... | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | 08/11/11- 07/15/12 | Nashville |
The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California CountryPresented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum March 23, 2012-December 31, 2013 The Bakersfield Sound story begins during the Great Depression, when Bakersfield's cotton farms and oil fields attracted a mass migration of Dust Bowl refugees from Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. Born in Texas in 1929, Buck Owens moved with his sharecropping parents to Arizona before heading to Bakersfield in 1951. Merle Haggard's family, driven to the area from their east-Oklahoma farm, lived in an old converted railroad boxcar when Haggard was born, in a Bakersfield... | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | 03/23/12- 12/31/13 | Nashville |
Oak Ridge Boys Autograph Signing Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum June 6, 2012 The Oak Ridge Boys will sign their book, American Journey, their CDs The Boys Are Back, The Definitive Collection, and Oak Ridge Boys Gold, as well as Joe Bonsall's books G.I. Joe and Lillie and From My Perspective, purchased from the Museum Store, on Wednesday, June 6 at 3:00pm. Live from the Museum Store is presented by CMT.
Autograph Pass Tips and Guidelines
-Purchase of at least one of the Oak Ridge Boys products, such as... | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | 06/06/12 | Nashville |
Poets and Prophets: Salute to Legendary Country Songwriter Mark D. Sanders with Autograph SigningPresented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum May 26, 2012 A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Mark D. Sanders has written contemporary country classics such as Lee Ann Womack's "I Hope You Dance," Jo Dee Messina's "Heads Carolina, Tails California," Faith Hill's "It Matters to Me," and George Strait's "Blue Clear Sky." Sanders moved from Southern California to Nashville in 1980 and steadily built his songwriting career until it skyrocketed during the following decade with #1 hits such as... | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | 05/26/12 | Nashville |