The CMA Music Festival Day 2 Update
Day 2 of the CMA Music Festival had another great day of performances and a huge lineup at Nissan Stadium which included performances from Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs and Blake Shelton. Despite the sweltering heat, the fans were out in full force, packing the Chevy Riverfront Stadium for performances from Granger Smith, Gavin DeGraw, LANCO and The Cadillac Three.
Some of the highlights from today:
Chevy Riverfront Stage:
CAM opened Day 2 at the Riverfront stage. With some incredible performances from Cadillac Three, Russell Dickerson, Chris Lane, Hunter Hayes, Gavin DeGraw, Hunter Hayes, LANCO, and Granger Smith closed out Day 2 of the Chevy Riverfront Stage. The best stage entrance award goes to Granger Smith, who made a unique entrance by riding an ATV down the hill and to the stage. Definitely an attention getter!
Xfinity Fan Fair X (At Music City Center):
The Radio Disney stage had performances by RaeLynn, Russell Dickerson, Rachel Wammack, and Trent Harmon. The CMA Close Up Stage featured Luke Bryan (Artist of the Day), Tracy Lawrence, TG Sheppard and Kelly Lang.
Forever Country Stage:
Wade Hayes started things off at the Forever Country Stage which is set up in Ascend Park, right next to Ascend Amphitheater. Other great performances today at this stage were Keith Anderson, Ty Herndon, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Michelle Wright, Darryl Worley and Lee Roy Parnell.
HGTV Lodge:
HGTV had more great artists today participating at their Lodge. Some of the artists that were on Day 2 were: Cassadee Pope, Kip Moore, LANCO, Jon Pardi, CAM and Lee Brice.
Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage (Ascend Amphitheater):
There was a ton of great performances at the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage was Clare Dunn, Drake White, Maddie & Tae, Tyler Farr and Lee Brice.
Nissan Stadium:
As the day shows came to a close, it was time to head over again to Nissan Stadium for more of the biggest names in Country Music to take to the stage. Tonight’s performances were Mason Ramsey (National Anthem), Charley Pride, Brett Youn, Jake Owen, Luke Combs, Old Dominion, Blake Shelton, and Carrie Underwood closed out the show.
Some of the must see shows for tomorrow (Day 3) are:
Chevy Riverfront Stage:
Parmalee will open Day 3 at the Riverfront stage. Be looking for some great performances from RaeLynn, Chase Bryant, William Michael Morgan, Cassadee Pope, Devin Dawson, Tyler Farr, Dylan Scott, Corey Smith, and Michael Ray will be closing out Day 3 of the Chevy Riverfront Stage.
Xfinity Fan Fair X (At Music City Center):
Big Day inside Music City Center at Fan Fair X. The Radio Disney stage has performances by Lindsay Ell, Devin Dawson, and Jimmie Allen. The CMA Close Up Stage will feature Dustin Lynch (Artist of the Day), Garth Brooks, Hunter Hayes and the Song Suffragettes.
Forever Country Stage:
More great artists scheduled to perform at the Forever Country Stage including: Tracy Lawrence, Mila Mason, John Berry, and Jamie O’Neal.
HGTV Lodge:
More great artists will be heading to the HGTV Lodge. Some of the artists for Day 3 are: Trisha Yearwood, Lindsay Ell, Morgan Evans, Lee Ann Womack, The Property Brothers, Dustin Lynch and Lauren Alaina.
Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage (Ascend Amphitheater):
Some of great performances scheduled at the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage are Morgan Evans, Tegan Marie, Michael Ray and Cole Swindell.
Nissan Stadium:
More great performances at the Nissan Stage, Day 3 has tons of entertainment. Some of the great artists to look forward to are: Lee Ann Womack, Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Stapleton, and Keith Urban will be closing out Day 3 of Nissan Stadium.
CMA Music Festival is only half way through as we have only completed Day 2, with 2 more days of great entertainment still to come. Make sure you wear plenty of sunscreen and stay hydrated.
