CMA FEST UPDATE: NEW STAGES WITH MUSIC FROM YOUR FAVORITE NEW ARTISTS!

Source: www.cmaworld.com

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 fans can enjoy 40 hours of concerts for free.

“Live music is a hallmark of CMA Music Festival and we are excited to be able to add a new stage and even more performances this year,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer.

The BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage is a new addition to the Festival in 2012 with concerts and fun-in-the-sun activities starting at 11:00 AM/CT each day during the Festival, which runs Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10.

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.

Artists currently scheduled to perform at the Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza include:

Thursday, June 7

11:00 AM – 11:25 AM Jeff Bates

11:45 AM – 12:10 PM Greg Bates

12:30 PM – 12:55 PM Julie Roberts

1:15 PM – 1:40 PM Tyler Farr

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM “Classic Country Show” featuring Moe Bandy, T. Graham Brown, Janie Fricke, and Gene Watson, hosted by Moore & Moore.

3:20 PM – 3:45 PM Trent Tomlinson

4:05 PM – 4:30 PM Miss Willie Brown

4:50 PM – 5:15 PM Cledus T. Judd


Friday, June 8

11:00 AM – 11:25 AM Eric Paslay

11:45 AM – 12:10 PM Rose Falcon

12:30 PM – 12:55 PM Katie Armiger

1:15 PM – 1:40 PM Exile

2:00 PM – 2:25 PM The McClymonts

2:45 PM – 3:10 PM Frankie Ballard

3:30 PM – 3:55 PM Big Smo

4:15 PM – 4:40 PM Drake White

5:00 PM – 5:25 PM Blackberry Smoke

Saturday, June 9

11:00 AM – 11:25 AM Josh Gracin

11:45 AM – 12:10 PM Trailer Choir

12:30 PM – 12:55 PM Sonia Leigh

1:15 PM – 1:40 PM Randy Montana

2:45 PM – 3:10 PM The Cleverly’s

3:30 PM – 3:55 PM Canaan Smith

4:15 PM – 4:40 PM Jaida Dreyer

5:00 PM – 5:25 PM Bucky Covington

Sunday, June 10

11:00 AM – 11:25 AM Mark Wills

11:45 AM – 12:10 PM Jon Pardi

12:30 PM – 12:55 PM Jason Michael Carroll

1:15 PM – 1:40 PM Mandy Barnett

2:00 PM – 2:25 PM Joanna Smith

2:45 PM – 3:10 PM Charlie Worsham

3:30 PM – 3:55 PM Kentucky Headhunters

4:15 PM – 4:40 PM Robin Meade

5:00 PM – 5:25 PM Andy Gibson

Hosts for the Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza include singer Cody Clark, McVay Media’s Charlie Cook, WGSQ Radio’s Philip Gibbons, KKWF Radio’s Deanna Lee, WYRK Radio’s Clay Moden, “Music City 411” host Shane Tallant, and “Tennessee Mornings” host Kelly Sutton. Artists and time are subject to change.

New to this year’s CMA Music Festival is the BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage. Located in Walk of Fame Park, this stage will offer a variety of artists entertaining fans in a beach-like setting. Artists currently scheduled to perform at the BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage include:

Thursday, June 7

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM Mockingbird Sun

11:35 AM – 11:55 AM HER & Kings County

12:10 PM – 12:30 PM Lindsay Lawler

12:45 PM – 1:05 PM Tim Dugger

1:20 PM – 1:40 PM Blackjack Billy

1:55 PM – 2:15 PM Jason Cassidy

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM Bush Hawg

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunny Sweeney

Friday, June 8

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM Kristy Lee Cook

11:35 AM – 11:55 AM Matt Gary

12:10 PM – 12:30 PM Lighter Ray

12:45 PM – 1:05 PM Rachel Holder

1:20 PM – 1:40 PM Aaron Parker

1:55 PM – 2:15 PM Michael Ray

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM Morgan Frazier

3:05 PM – 3:25 PM Parmalee

3:40 PM – 4:00 PM Rachel Farley

4:15 PM – 4:35 PM Drew Smith

Saturday, June 9

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM Lacey Brown

11:35 AM – 11:55 AM Russell Dickerson

12:10 PM – 12:30 PM Lyndsey Highlander

12:45 PM – 1:05 PM Maggie Rose

1:20 PM – 1:40 PM Levi Lowrey

1:55 PM – 2:15 PM Donny Falgatter

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM The Henningsens

3:05 PM – 3:25 PM Chris Janson

3:40 PM – 4:00 PM Dean Alexander

4:15 PM – 4:35 PM Connor Christian & Southern Gothic

Sunday, June 10

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM Brother Trouble

11:35 AM – 11:55 AM The Stickers

12:10 PM – 12:30 PM Craig Morrison

12:45 PM – 1:05 PM Marlee Scott

1:20 PM – 1:40 PM Frank Ortega

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM Brazilbilly

3:05 PM – 3:25 PM Stephanie Quayle

3:40 PM – 4:00 PM Mustang Sally Band

4:15 PM – 4:35 PM Eric Lee Beddingfield

Hosts for the Soleil Bella Beach Stage include The Billy Block Show’s Billy Block, WUSY Radio’sDex & Mo, Gibbons, Moden, Ortega, WTQR Radio’s Jeff Roper, and The Muzik Mafia’s Two Foot Fred. Artists and time are subject to change.