The digital fan experience takes center stage during 2012 CMA Music Festival. Utilizing a combination of a free mobile app, mobile website, Facebook, Twitter, texting, CMAfest.com, and other digital channels, this year’s Music Festival will put fans right in the middle of the action, Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10, in downtown Nashville. With nearly one million fans on Facebook and 115,000 followers on Twitter, CMA’s social media space is the ... Read more

NEW YORK – When the 2012 CMA Music Festival kicks off its four-day event on Thursday, June 7, in Nashville, Tenn., HGTV joins in the excitement of the ultimate Country Music fan experience by opening the doors to its star-studded venue, The Lodge. Along with GAC, DIY Network and Travel Channel, The Lodge offers fans a unique interactive experience, live musical performances and autograph signings with popular Country Music stars ... Read more

BILL ANDERSON, KRISTIAN BUSH, BOBBY PINSON, AND HOST BOB DIPIERO PERFORM JUNE 26 AND 27 The CMA Songwriters Series heads west bringing some of Nashville’s best tunesmiths to Los Angeles’ House of Blues on Tuesday, June 26 (8:00 PM), and Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum on Wednesday, June 27 (7:00 PM). Bill Anderson, Kristian Bush, and Bobby Pinson will join host Bob DiPiero for two nights of music and storytelling. “Nashville ... Read more

Voting on Final Ballot Begins May 25 The finalists have been determined for CMA’s touring industry honors known as the SRO (Standing Room Only) Awards and the final ballot will be emailed to voters tomorrow, Friday, May 25. Ballots will be sent to CMA members in the following categories: Affiliated, Artist, Engineer, Entertainment Services, Musician, Personal Manager, Publicist, Record Label, Talent Agent, Talent Buyer/Promoter, TV/Video/Media, and Venue. Final voting for ... Read more

“CMA Country Christmas” Tapes Nov. 3 at the Bridgestone Arena The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have announced that “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” will air Thursday, Nov. 1 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. “The CMA Awards recognizes the best in the format – that’s what makes this ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night’,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “The CMA ... Read more

This year’s CMA Music Festival, June 7-10 in downtown Nashville, will offer many fun, exciting and family-friendly activities. And they’re all free! “CMA Music Festival is Nashville’s festival,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “That’s why we provide so many free concerts and activities for the citizens of Music City to enjoy.” The Buckle This year The Buckle is where it all comes together. Situated along Broadway between First ... Read more

The CMA Foundation is donating $50,000 to benefit summer music education programs for 170 low-income students at the W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School. The donation is part of CMA’s Keep the Music Playing initiative, which supports music education on behalf of the hundreds of artists who perform during CMA Music Festival for free. To date, CMA and The CMA Foundation have provided more than $6.1 million to support this ... Read more

The Country Music Association has announced the hiring of Matthew Seaton as Community Outreach Manager. CMA was the first trade group formed to promote a single genre of music in 1958. In this position, Seaton will work closely with The CMA Foundation to create, develop, and implement CMA’s community outreach initiatives, including the Keep the Music Playing music education program and CMA EDU, the organization’s college/university outreach program. Seaton will ... Read more

Lauren Alaina, Bill Anderson, Randy Houser, Love and Theft, Kip Moore, Kellie Pickler, Gwen Sebastian, and Steel Magnolia to Give Acoustic Performances; David Nail to Perform with Nashville School of the Arts Chamber Choir More artists have been added to the Nightly Concerts at LP Field during 2012 CMA Music Festival, featuring two acoustic performance sets each night. Kellie Pickler and last year’s “American Idol” runner up Lauren Alaina will ... Read more

Country Icon and Country Music Hall of Fame Member Glen Campbell Named Grand Marshal; Little Big Town Invites Fans to Rock the River! CMA kick starts 2012 CMA Music Festival on Wednesday, June 6 with The Eighth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade at 11:00 AM/CT, followed by The Seventh Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party at 12:30 PM/CT. Country icon Glen Campbell will be the Grand Marshal for the ... Read more

New Stage Offers High-Energy Performances from Exciting Up-and-Comers And Established Greats, Located Outside LP Field   BMI will help make downtown Nashville’s beloved celebration of all things Country Music even bigger with the introduction of the BMI Tailgate Partyat 2012 CMA Music Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10, beginning at 4:30 PM. Located right off the Cumberland River outside LP Field, the new stage will feature a strong selection of BMI’s ... Read more

The new line of 2012 CMA Music Festival merchandise is now available online at www.CMAmusicfeststore.com. Introducing seven new apparel items, in addition to hats and accessories, this year’s Festival merchandise pays tribute to classic Country Music imagery while incorporating fresh new styles for the fans. Four new unisex T-shirts are available this year, beginning with the “Edgy” event T-shirt. This classic heather grey T-shirt features a large blue “CMA” logo ... Read more

2012 CMA Music Festival, Country Music’s hottest event of the year, is just weeks away in June, but the Country Music Association is already planning for next year as tickets for 2013 CMA Music Festival (June 6-9, 2013) go on sale this Saturday, May 19 at 10:00 AM/CT. Beginning Saturday, fans can order tickets by calling the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) or Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.  To purchase tickets online, ... Read more

NASHVILLE – Beginning today, Friday, May 11, the Country Music Association will be accepting online submissions for the 2012 CMA Broadcast Awards for Broadcast Personality, Station, and National Broadcast Personality of the Year at Broadcast.CMAawards.com. CMA is in the midst of the organization’s “Year of Country Radio” campaign. During February’s Country Radio Seminar, CMA awarded a complimentary organizational and two individual memberships to all 2,033 Country stations in the United ... Read more

Individual Tickets to the Fan Fair Hall at the Nashville Convention Center Available for $25; $20 if Purchased With a CMA Music Festival Nightly Concert Ticket for LP Field NASHVILLE – Live performances, exciting new events, lifestyle exhibits, and autograph signings are the centerpiece of the Fan Fair® Hall during the 2012 CMA Music Festival, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10 in Nashville, Tenn. “The unique bond ... Read more

Bud Light Stage and BIC® Soleil Bella® Beach Stage Offer a Variety of Artists and Non-Stop Music During Nashville’s Signature Music Event NASHVILLE - Music continues to be the main attraction at the 2012 CMA Music Festival with a variety of artists from up-and-comers to legendary hitmakers performing on the new BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage as well as the very popular Bud Light Stage at the Bridgestone Plaza where ... Read more

Sarah Darling, Nashville School of Arts Chamber Choir, Oak Ridge Boys, and Julie Roberts to Perform National Anthem at LP Field Single Night Tickets Only $40; Four Day Ticket Packages Begin at $125 NASHVILLE – The reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert and fan favorite group Little Big Town have joined the performer lineup for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field held during 2012 CMA Music Festival. ... Read more

NASHVILLE – CMA has announced new procedures for autograph seekers during 2012 CMA Music Festival, June 7-10, to enhance the overall Festival experience, improve safety, and make the process for securing a treasured autograph equitable for all Festival goers.  The new system will be a drawing with online sign ups and notification in advance of the June event, enabling Festival attendees to schedule their time during the Festival attending concerts ... Read more

State of the Economy and Personal Finances; Credit Card Usage; Financial Services and Advice; and Insurance Providers and Motivators Among Survey Topics As part of its ongoing research and membership services initiatives, the Country Music Association announced today results from its February 2012 finances study. Although they have not escaped the impact of the economic challenges in recent years, Country Music fans are looking favorably toward the future with 84% ... Read more

19 Recordings/BNA Records artist Casey James performed at the CMA EDU End of Year Party last night in the CMA Atrium with students in attendance from Belmont University, Lipscomb University, and Middle Tennessee State University. CMA EDU, CMA's education-based college initiative, is designed to reach and engage undergraduate college students with a hands-on opportunity to enhance their skills in marketing and promotion. With the support of CMA and the Country ... Read more