Sunday, 25 May 2014

HGTV Returns To The CMA Music Festival With Star-Studded Lineup And Interactive Fan Venue “The Lodge”

HGTV’s lineup full of stars at CMA Music Fest 2014 will be the hottest ticket in town when the network returns to Nashville event with your very popular place The Lodge. From Thursday, June 5 to Sunday June 8, HGTV the Lodge offers festival goers the ultimate experience of fan of country music, including live performances of popular country music stars Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley and Kip Moore and autograph signings, a charging station for mobile devices and a cash gift of $ 5,000.


During the four-day festival , fans can enjoy a concert of your favorite artists at The Lodge, including Frankie Ballard, Eric Paslay , Josh Turner , Dustin Lynch , Sara Evans , Charlie Worsham , Parmalee , Brett Eldredge , Tyler Farr, Kristan Bush , Craig Morgan, Chasin 'Crazy , John Pardi , Glorianna and Love and Theft . Jana Kramer also will be on hand to sign autographs. For admission to The Lodge, Fans should RSVP register in advance from May 21 to May 27 for the chance to get a bracelet.

"Last year, we were overwhelmed with positive comments from fans that enjoyed the experience HGTV Lodge and offered the opportunity to connect face to face with a new audience," said the driver Shannon Jamieson, senior vice president of marketing and creative HGTV and DIY Network. " We're back this year with another incredible alignment of the stars of country music and a" home " only adjustment that festival goers will not see anywhere else in the event. "

The 2400 square-foot HGTV Lodge, conceived and produced by New York-based experiential agency + music Pop2Life and built by the National Barn Company also offers visitors the opportunity to recharge their electronic devices brother against brother Lounge, named for the HGTV hit home renovation competition series which premieres on Sunday, June 8 at 9 pm ET / PT and stars popular Property Brothers, Jonathan Scott and Drew Scott. In addition, visitors can enter for a chance to win $ 5,000 cash in # LOVEHGTV Cash Giveaway. No purchase is necessary and open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, 18. Sweepstakes ends 16:00 CT, on June 8, 2014. Void where prohibited.

HGTV knows that festival goers are so passionate about country music and the audience of the network is about their homes. To encourage fans to share their love for music and home, fans can upload photos of their experience at the Lodge on Twitter and Instagram at # lovehgtv and # Lovemusic. The hashtag # lovehgtv 2014 is a part of the brand campaign HGTV, asking viewers to share what "love" on the home by tagging photos with # and # LOVEHOME HGTV.

For media wishing to schedule interviews with artists featured in the Lodge, CMA Guidelines Press specifies that only accredited journalists may conduct interviews on site at the Festival. Media should contact the advertiser artist and / or record to set up interviews before arrival at the CMA Music Festival label. Note that when arranging an interview artist, a place set for the interview should be confirmed with the publicist. If you cannot interview the artist in The Lodge, then an alternative location outside the site should be designated. For media interested in the tour The Lodge.
Calendar of Events * the Lodge by HGTV (Times CT):

Thursday, June 5:
Performance + autographs Rascal Flatts: 10AM
11:30 a.m.: Dierks Bentley + autographs performance
24:45: Kip Moore + autographs performance
2pm: Frankie Ballard + autographs performance
3PM: Eric Paslay performance + autographs
4PM: Josh Turner + autographs performance

Friday, June 6:
11AM: Jana Kramer / autographs only
12 pm: Dustin Lynch autographs performance +
2PM: Sara Evans + autographs performance
3pm: Charlie Worsham Performance + autographs
4PM: Performance + autographs Parmalee

Saturday, June 7:
11:00 a.m.: Brett Eldredge performance + autographs
2PM: Tyler Farr + autographs performance
3PM: Kristian Bush autographs performance +
4PM: Craig Morgan and Autographs

Sunday, June 8:
10AM Chasin ‘Crazy, performance + autographs
12 pm: John Pardi performance + autographs
1PM: Gloriana performance + autographs
3pm: Love and Theft + autographs performance

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Stars Lining Up To Meet The Fans At CMA Music Festival's Fan Fair X Next Month

X Display Fan Fair CMA Music Festival promises to be bigger than ever with Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, Craig Morgan, The Band Perry, Thompson Square, Wynonna, Little Big Town, Chris Young and many more signing autographs for fans.




Lady Antebellum, Sara Evans, Kix Brooks and LeAnn Rimes are among the stars who participated in the series of interviews CMA Close Up every morning X. Fan Fair Fan in HGTV Lodge Alley will also feature performances by Brett Eldredge , Tyler Farr Dustin Lynch , Kip Moore, Rascal Flatts, Josh Turner and Charlie Worsham . Fans attending Fan Fair X will also get to see white Chevy truck Dierks Bentley, also known as Big White.

For a complete list of artists participating in X Fan Fair at the Music Center in the city. The CMA Music Festival runs June 5 to 8 in downtown Nashville.


Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Great American Country’s CMA Fest Breakfast Series

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and we will cover during the CMA Music Festival! Great American Country - network programming featuring original lifestyle, which celebrates the best of life and American country music - hosts four mornings eating and greeting inside X Fan Fair at Music City Centre.


This special series Breakfast is limited to only 250 people per day - close and intimate setting shows. Get full details of the event below, including daily lineups, ticket information, schedules and more. And make plans to be at the Great American Country Breakfast June 5 to 8 during the CMA Music Festival!

DAILY ALIGNMENT * INCLUDE:
• Thursday, June 5 - Canaan Smith, Dustin Lynch, Lauren Alaina, and Neal McCoy
• Friday, June 6 - Scotty McCreery, Osborne Brothers and Native Run
• Saturday, June 7 - Laura Bell Bundy, raelynn, Natalie Stovall & The Drive and The Henningsens
• Sunday, June 8 - Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Leah Turner, Rose Falcon and Jamie O'Neal
* The performance Lineups subject to change.

TICKETS * Only $ 50 a day you get:
• The actions of the country's biggest stars ( see previous alignment)
• Breakfast buffet with assorted beverages
• autographed photos of performers
• Ticket to photo meet and greet performers performers daily
• Entry into the CMA Music Festival Fan Fair X instead
• Special Gifts Great American Country
* Note: Four separate ticketed events - (1 ) Thursday, June 5 ; ( 2) Friday, June 6 ; ( 3) Saturday, June 7 ; (4 ) Sunday, June 8. Every day is sold separately. Separate ticket required for each event.

Timetable:
• Doors open at 7:15 am
• Buffet lines 7:15-08 a.m.
• Program Performance 08:00-10 a.m.
• Stock meet and greet sessions 10:00 am- 12: 00pm

Sunday, 18 May 2014

The Nominees For The 47th Annual CMA Awards

Here is the list of final nominees for the CMA Awards 47th Annual ( by ballot category order ) . Tune in Wednesday, 06 November 8 | 7c to see the event, hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Tell us what you think of the nominations in the comments section below!

Artist of the Year

    Jason Aldean

    luke Bryan

    Blake Shelton

    George Strait

    Taylor Swift

Single of the Year

( Award goes to Artist and Producer ( s ) )


    " Cruising "
    Florida Georgia Line
    Produced by Joey Moi
    Republic Nashville

    "Highway Do not Care "
    Tim McGraw Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
    Produced by Byron Gallimore and Tim McGraw
    Big Machine Records

    "Broken Heart Mama "
    Miranda Lambert
    Produced by Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf, and Chuck Ainlay
    RCA Nashville

    "Merry Go ' Round"
    Kacey Musgraves
    Produced by Luke Laird , Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves
    Mercury Records

    " Wagon Wheel"
    Darius Rucker
    Produced by Frank Rogers
    Capitol Records Nashville

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

( Award goes to Artist and Producer ( s ) )


    Based on a true story
    Blake Shelton
    Produced by Scott Hendricks
    Warner Bros. Records

    Blown
    Carrie Underwood
    Produced by Mark Bright
    19 Recordings / Arista Nashville

    red
    Taylor Swift
    Produced by Jeff Bhasker , Scott Borchetta , Nathan Chapman, Dann Huff, Jacknife Lee, Max Martin , Shellback , Taylor Swift , Butch Walker, and Dan Wilson
    Big Machine Records

    Trailer Park Just Different
    Kacey Musgraves
    Produced by Luke Laird , Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves
    Mercury Records

    tornado
    Little Big Town
    Produced by Jay Joyce
    Capitol Records Nashville

SONG OF THE YEAR

( Award goes to songwriter ( s ) )


    "I Drive your truck "
    Jessi Alexander , Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary

    "Broken Heart Mama "
    Brandy Clark , Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves

    "Merry Go ' Round"
    Kacey Musgraves , Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally

    " Pontoon "
    Natalie Hemby , Luke Laird and Barry Dean

    " Wagon Wheel"
    Bob Dylan and Ketch Secor

Female Vocalist of the Year

    Kelly Clarkson

    Miranda Lambert

    Kacey Musgraves

    Taylor Swift

    Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year

    Jason Aldean

    luke Bryan

    Eric Church

    Blake Shelton

    Keith Urban

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR


    Eli Young Band

    lady Antebellum

    Little Big Town

    The Band Perry

    Zac Brown Band

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR

    Big & Rich

    Florida Georgia Line

    Love and Theft

    Sugarland

    The Civil Wars

    Thompson Square

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

(Goes to each Artist Award )


    " Round the boys here "
    Blake Shelton ( with Pistol Annies )
    Warner Bros. Records

    " Cruising "
    Florida Georgia Line ( with Nelly )
    Republic Nashville

    " Do not rush "
    Kelly Clarkson ( with Vince Gill)
    19 Recordings / RCA Nashville

    "Highway Do not Care "
    Tim McGraw ( with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban)
    Big Machine Records

    "The only way I know"
    Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church
    Broken Bow Records

Musician of the Year

    Sam Bush ( mandolin)

    Paul Franklin ( steel guitar )

    Dann Huff ( guitar )

    Brent Mason ( guitar )

    Mac McAnally ( guitar )

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

    "Blown Away"
    Carrie Underwood
    Directed by Randee St. Nicholas

    " Round the boys here "
    Blake Shelton with Pistol Annies
    Directed by Trey Fanjoy

    "Downtown "
    lady Antebellum
    Directed by Peter Zavadil

    "Highway Do not Care "
    Tim McGraw Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
    Directed by Shane Drake

    "Broken Heart Mama "
    Miranda Lambert
    Directed by Trey Fanjoy

    " Tornado"
    Little Big Town
    Directed by Shane Drake

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

    Lee Brice

    Brett Eldredge

    Florida Georgia Line

    Kip Moore

    Kacey Musgraves

2013 CMA Music Festival Photos: The Band Perry

Filmed 6-9 June, "CMA Music Festival: Country Night to Rock" features interviews and access behind the rope, day-in segments of life, late night jams, exciting shows and collaborations surprise. This is the tenth anniversary of this one-of-a-kind special, showing the biggest hit of country music in the United States. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is executive producer Robert Deaton.

2013 CMA Music Festival Photos: Miranda Lambert

Filmed 6-9 June, "CMA Music Festival: Country Night to Rock" features interviews and access behind the rope, day-in segments of life, late night jams, exciting shows and collaborations surprise. This is the tenth anniversary of this one-of-a-kind special, showing the biggest hit of country music in the United States. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is executive producer Robert Deaton.


2013 CMA Music Festival Photos: Hunter Hayes

Filmed 6-9 June, "CMA Music Festival: Country Night to Rock" features interviews and access behind the rope, day-in segments of life, late night jams, exciting shows and collaborations surprise. This is the tenth anniversary of this one-of-a-kind special, showing the biggest hit of country music in the United States. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is executive producer Robert Deaton.




2013 CMA Music Festival Photos: Lady Antebellum

Filmed 6-9 June, "CMA Music Festival: Country Night to Rock" features interviews and access behind the rope, day-in segments of life, late night jams, exciting shows and collaborations surprise. This is the tenth anniversary of this one-of-a-kind special, showing the biggest hit of country music in the United States. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is executive producer Robert Deaton.


2013 CMA Music Festival Photos: Blake Shelton

Filmed 6-9 June, "CMA Music Festival: Country Night to Rock" features interviews and access behind the rope, day-in segments of life, late night jams, exciting shows and collaborations surprise. This is the tenth anniversary of this one-of-a-kind special, showing the biggest hit of country music in the United States. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is executive producer Robert Deaton.




2013 CMA Music Festival Photos: Carrie Underwood And Brad Paisley

Filmed 6-9 June, "CMA Music Festival: Country Night to Rock" features interviews and access behind the rope, day-in segments of life, late night jams, exciting shows and collaborations surprise. This is the tenth anniversary of this one-of-a-kind special, showing the biggest hit of country music in the United States. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is executive producer Robert Deaton.




2013 CMA Music Festival Photos: Taylor Swift

Filmed 6-9 June, "CMA Music Festival: Country Night to Rock" features interviews and access behind the rope, day-in segments of life, late night jams, exciting shows and collaborations surprise. This is the tenth anniversary of this one-of-a-kind special, showing the biggest hit of country music in the United States. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is executive producer Robert Deaton.


2013 CMA Music Festival Photos: Florida Georgia Line

Filmed 6-9 June, "CMA Music Festival: Country Night to Rock" features interviews and access behind the rope, day-in segments of life, late night jams, exciting shows and collaborations surprise. This is the tenth anniversary of this one-of-a-kind special, showing the biggest hit of country music in the United States. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is executive producer Robert Deaton.


2013 CMA Music Festival Photos: Country Legends

Filmed 6-9 June, "CMA Music Festival: Country Night to Rock" features interviews and access behind the rope, day-in segments of life, late night jams, exciting shows and collaborations surprise. This is the tenth anniversary of this one-of-a-kind special, showing the biggest hit of country music in the United States. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is executive producer Robert Deaton.

2013 CMA Music Festival Photos: Zac Brown Band

Filmed 6-9 June, "CMA Music Festival: Country Night to Rock" features interviews and access behind the rope, day-in segments of life, late night jams, exciting shows and collaborations surprise. This is the tenth anniversary of this one-of-a-kind special, showing the biggest hit of country music in the United States. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is executive producer Robert Deaton.





2013 CMA Music Festival Photos: Little Big Town

Filmed 6-9 June, "CMA Music Festival: Country Night to Rock" features interviews and access behind the rope, day-in segments of life, late night jams, exciting shows and collaborations surprise. This is the tenth anniversary of this one-of-a-kind special, showing the biggest hit of country music in the United States. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is executive producer Robert Deaton.



Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Free Music Throughout 2014 CMA Music Festival

NASHVILLE - music and free entertainment are hallmarks of CMA Music Festival and the Festival of 2014 is shaping up to present a lineup that is bound to please the fans and create numerous opportunities for the discovery of music during the Festival , from Thursday through Sunday , 5 to 8 June , in downtown Nashville.



" The fans tell us they want the music and have a lot of options for them this year with free multiple stages , and a full line of artists hitmakers industry for singers about to do something big," said Sarah Trahern , CMA Chief Executive Officer .

Tickets for the nightly concerts at LP Field sold a record 15 weeks before the 2014 Festival, but fans still have many opportunities to see the best and brightest country music to perform at CMA Music Festival. The performance line for the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage previously announced CMAfest.com is out , but the calendar only scratches the surface of what fans can experience during the four-day event.

Downtown Nashville is full of unique experiences for fans, including free exterior featuring everything from product demonstrations for gifts and more. All outdoor spaces are free and open to the public.

Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza

With over 40 confirmed artists, light bud stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza is rockin ' with an eclectic mix of back- to-back free concerts from 10:30 AM-5: 00 PM / CT each day ( names and times subject to change).

“The location of the stage light bud is perfectly situated to provide a place to discover new talent and reconnect with name stars," Trahern said. “This step has been one of the most popular destinations Festival in 2013 and I am expecting the same level of enthusiasm and support again this year.”

The artists who perform at the Bud Light stage at the Bridgestone Arena Plaza include : Lauren Alaina , Keith Anderson , Katie Armiger , Kelleigh Bannen , Jeff Bates, Big Smo , BlackHawk , Osborne Brothers , Mark Collie, Bucky Covington, Joel Crouse, Sarah Darling Clare Dunn, Morgan Frazier, JT Hodges , Will Hoge , Home Free , Sam Hunt, Chris Janson , Joshua Scott Jones , Krystal Keith , Meghan Linsey , Robin Meade, Granger Smith , Jamie Lynn Spears, Chris Stapleton , matches , Sundy Best , Henningsens , Leah Turner , Trick Pony , Aaron Watson , Austin Webb , Drake White , Chuck Wicks, and Holly Williams.

With numerous steps and many exhibits free lifestyle to explore along the trail Festival in Nashville, CMA Music Festival is a great family entertainment value. Concerts on stage Bud Light are fun in the sun and walking distance to all sites in festival events, including the U -verse AT & T Fan Fair ® ® X with autograph signings, concerts, exhibitions lifestyle, market, live broadcasts, demonstrations, and more in the Music City Center -of -the -art status.

Walk of Fame park where the stage is Samsung Galaxy

New in 2014, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Samsung Galaxy Stage on the Walk of Fame Park, where fans can experience the great music and activities.

The artists participating in the daily concerts include ( in alphabetical order, artists and schedule subject to change) : Robby Armstrong, Rob Baird, Ty Bates, Dakota Bradley, David Bradley , Laura Bell Bundy , Cam , Brandon Hunt , Cowboy Troy and DJ Sinister , Heath Haynes & the High Dollars, Sam Hollyman , Joey Hyde, Jukebox mafia,

John Karl , Ryan Kinder, John king , Jenny Leigh , Cheryl LuQuire , Rachele Lynae , Brian Milson , Danielle Peck, Pierce Avenue, Stephanie Quayle, raven Cliff Julie Roberts , Gwen Sebastian , Canaan Smith , Phoenix Stone , The Brothers Road, The Nelson, The Railers , The Stickers , Chad Warrix , Ryan Weaver, Jesse Keith Whitley, and Zane Williams.

Walk of Fame Park on Demonbreun is located between Fourth and Fifth Avenue. The park is free and open to the public from 10:00 AM- 6: 00 pm Thursday, June 5 through Saturday, June 7, 10:00 AM-5: 00 pm Sunday 8 June.

Sunday, 11 May 2014

CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock

The reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town hosted hottest music event of the summer television when ABC television aired "CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock”.

“It’s a great honor to host CMA Fest this year," said Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town. “We could not be more excited for the game will come out at LP Field every night!”



Little Big Town members Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Jimi Westbrook and Kimberly Schlapman first entered the music scene over 13 years ago with hits like " Boondocks," "Bring It On Home," "Good as Gone " and the single nominee Grammy, " Little White Church. " the fifth studio album of the quartet, " Tornado”, was released on September 11, 2012 and debuted at the top of the Billboard Country list, where it remained in the No. 1 position for five consecutive weeks.

The album, which is Gold Certified , was produced by Jay Joyce and includes double platinum -selling No. 1 single, " Pontoon " and the next single and title track , " Tornado" , which also reached no . 1. Their latest single, the emotionally charged “her side of the bed, " is on the radio now quickly climbing the charts.

Together the group has won over 25 awards and nominations have taken home trophies for CMA Single of the Year (“Pontoon " ) and CMA Vocal Group of the Year and a Group / Duo Grammy Award for Best Country Performance (“Pontoon "). The quartet has played to more than four million people a day and recently completed The Tornado Tour, headlining his sold out U.S. tour and Canada. They will join Keith Urban on tour later this summer.

Filmed during the CMA Music Festival Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9 special features of many of today’s most exciting Country Music stars as they climb on stage during the four-day party and music celebration USA. The annual event is unlike any other,

with the signing at the new X Fan Fair, live music in 11 stages, more than 450 artists and celebrities, and a guest list of 71,000 avid fans singing and dancing until dawn.

The special first aired in 2004 and is marking its 10th anniversary in 2013 this is the ninth time that ABC will air the special - . , Which invites the whole country to the biggest celebration of country music in the United States? The artists featured in the television special not yet been announced. The special will air on ABC through 2012.

The artists performing as part of the nightly sold-out concerts at LP Field during 2013 CMA Music Festival include Gary Allan, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Kip Moore, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band. Several acts of legacy are also made, including Lee Greenwood, Tracy Lawrence, Randy Travis, Brett Eldredge , Gloriana , Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis .

The Oak Ridge Boys are scheduled to perform the National Anthem.

Fans can stay in the loop CMAfest.com visiting the official website of CMA Music Festival, where they can sign up for the CMA Exclusive e -news. Fans can also connect with CMA in:
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Fan Fair ® is a registered trademark of CMA.

Chevrolet ™ is the Official Ride of Country Music. Bud Light is the official beer of the CMA Music Festival. Pepsi is the official soft drink of the CMA Music Festival. Official Eyewear of the CMA Music Festival. Transitions ® adaptive lenses American Airlines is the official airline of CMA Music Festival. Bad Boy Buggies are the Official UTV of the CMA Music Festival.

Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Big & Rich To Kick Off CMA Music Festival, Riverfront Stage Lineup Announced

Big & Rich get things going in CMA Music Festival this summer.

The country duo wills Nashville Riverfront Stage for a performance on the morning of June 5th to officially launch the four-day event.


They are but one of the 30 acts that will play the Riverfront stage during the festival. The long line offers a mix of veterans and newcomers. Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis, Wynonna, and Billy Ray Cyrus is scheduled to perform, along with Frankie Ballard, Danielle Bradbery, and others.

The 2014 CMA Music Festival will be held throughout downtown Nashville, June 5 until 8.

CMA Music Festival Riverfront Stage Lineup

Big & Rich
Frankie Ballard
Danielle Bradbery
Kristian Bush
Craig Campbell
Jason Michael Carroll
Terri Clark
Billy Ray Cyrus
+ Dan Shay
Tyler Farr
Colt Ford
Gloriana
Cowboys Locash
Lonestar
Love and Theft
Dustin Lynch
Craig Morgan
Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis
David Nail
Jon Pardi
Parmalee
Eric Paslay
Kellie Pickler
Cassadee Pope
Collin Raye
Chase Rice
Maggie Rose
Corey Smith
Cole Swindell
The Cadillac three
The Swon Brothers
Uncle Kracker
Clay Walker
Darryl Worley
Charlie Worsham
Wynonna