Saturday, June 2, 2012

CMA FEST 2012: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE (CREDIT: WWW.CMAWORLD.COM)


Source: www.cmaworld.com

Thanks to CMA World for the following comprehensive information on CMA Fest 2012

GET TO KNOW MUSIC CITY AND THE FESTIVAL LIKE THE BACK OF YOUR HAND
If you’ve been to Nashville during the Festival then you know that there’s lots to do. We don’t want you to miss a minute of the excitement that Music City has to offer. We’ve mapped out the endless possibilities on the Maps & More page, so take a look and choose your journey!

FULL SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE

Head over to CMAfest.com to see the entire CMA Music Festival schedule. You can create your own personalized lineup of your favorite bands and discover some new talent. It’s free and easy. Either create an account or log in with your Facebook account to get started.


AUTOGRAPH PASSES - ROUND 2 & ON-SITE ENTRY!

Good news to share! CMA has taken some measures to make things easier on the fans! Read on.

WHO'S NEW TO THE HALL?

The latest Fan Fair Hall confirmations include Country stars like Love and Theft,Mark Wills and Brenda Lee, plus celebrities including TV stars Linda Gray (TNT's "Dallas") and Jennie Garth (CMT's "Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country") and MORE.

HOW DO I ENTER ROUND 2?

What about Round 2 entry, you ask? Do nothing. You're already covered, because... EVERYBODY who registered for autograph passes in Round 1 has been AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED to win passes for newly-confirmed stars, too! Thus, there is no need to register in Round 2. If you're drawn as a winner for any of your Round 1 artist selections, you'll receive notification by end of day June 1, and if you're drawn as a winner for any newly-confirmed stars in Round 2, you'll be notified by Tuesday, June 5.

ON-SITE DRAWINGS ENTRY?

For people who did not enter to win during the May 14-May 28 online entry period, we have reserved a LIMITED number of passes for each ticketed-autograph session for on-site drawings. Download details about on-site entry process. NOTE: For everybody who entered to win during the online-entry period, you are AUTOMATICALLY re-entered for the on-site drawings for all your selected artists except any artists for whom you already won an autograph ticket.


ACTIVITY AREAS

Music here. Music there. Music...EVERYWHERE! As you round the grounds at this year's CMA Music Festival taking in tunes on multiple stages, check out these great activity areas!

BIC® SOLEIL BELLA® BEACH (Walk of Fame Park, in front of the Hilton hotel between 4th and 5th Avenues) Check out BIC® Soleil Bella® Beach at CMA Music Festival for sand, songs, and sunny surprises! Each day will feature live performances from up-and-coming country artists, and you can enjoy the music as you relax on the real sand beach, cool off in the misting tent, or play a game of volleyball.

THE BUCKLE (Broadway, 1st to 4th Avenues) - No longer dubbed "The Fun Zone," but still packin' more fun than you can shake a stick at! For starters, we added an additional block AND a new stage (right on the street!) with ASCAP performances (Thursday), the ABC Block Party (Friday/Saturday) and the YWCA Celebrity Auction hosted by Big Kenny (Sunday). The usual goods are back, too: freebies, samples, demonstrations, activities, autograph sessions and on and on and on... See? Still fun!

FEATURED IN THE BUCKLE:
This summer, HISTORY® is taking BBQ to the next level with the Cross-Country Cookout, a nine-city tour of the hottest festivals featuring the 80-foot Ultimate Smoker and Grill. This is no ordinary backyard BBQ – the giant grill has the capacity to cook up to 2,000 pounds of BBQ at once! Come check it out and enjoy free BBQ, classic backyard games, giveaways, and great HISTORY entertainment. And you might even spot some of your favorite HISTORY stars along the way. To get your grill on, visit History.com/cookout.

Bad Boy Buggies is bringing the bayou and the Brotherhood to Nashville! Stop by the Bad Boy Buggies booth at the Buckle to meet the Bone Collectors and cast members of "The Swamp People" series. And while you’re there, don’t forget to check out the new Ambush 4x4 hybrid with selectable drivetrains!
Visit the Tennessee Lottery booth to learn how to play games like Mega Millions, Powerball, Tennessee Cash and our variety of instant games! Buy $5 in tickets and play Plinko for a great prize!

FAN ALLEY (4th Avenue-to-Broadway Connector, in front of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center) - Renamed for Country Music's treasured fans, the former "Sports Zone" is where you'll find the Ultimate Air Dogs (3 performances daily); the Chevrolet Ride and Drive that puts you in the driver's seat of the hottest new cars; performances on the Chevrolet Roadhouse Stage; exhibits, giveaways and more - all for the FANS!



INFO, FREE WATER & FAN SAFETY: WE'RE HERE TO HELP

As the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience, CMA Music Festival is BIG (and AWESOME!). Check out some resources designed to help you navigate safely through your music-filled vacation! Located on your Festival Footprint Map are 5 CMA Info Booths where all your questions can be answered (unless you want to know if Jason Aldean wears boxers or briefs… we can’t help you there). You will also notice Free Hydration Stations, so make sure you bring a water bottle so you can stay hydrated on the go. You can fill/re-fill your bottles as many times as you like. (Note: while full bottles are okay in all outdoor areas, bottles must be empty to enter the Nashville Convention Center or LP Field venues. Learn more on the FAQs page of CMAfest.com.) Read more about how you can prevent heat exhaustion and where you can go in the event of inclement weather. Have fun and stay safe!



WRANGLER FASHION SHOW

New this year in the Fan Fair Hall is the Wrangler Fashion Show. Taking place on Saturday (1-2 PM), the Wrangler Fashion show, hosted by GAC’s Suzanne Alexander, will feature Country artists and celebrities modeling the latest styles from Wrangler, Manuel and Durango. Manuel, an icon of Country couture, will add his distinctive embellishments to a few of the fashions.

Artists participating in the Wrangler Fashion Show include Bridgette Tatum, Parmalee,Trent Wilmon, Rachel Holder, Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders and many more!


#TheLODGE:

Head for #TheLodge in Fan Alley to watch your favorite past Design Stars design a room inspired by hit country songs, LIVE, every day at 10:00 AM.

Stop by to pick up the new HGTV Magazine and other great HGTV merchandise. Also, step onto the Red Carpet at #TheLodge for a fun photo op with life sized cut outs of some of your favorite HGTV, DIY Network, and GAC stars, then head to The Hookup to recharge your phone.


BEHIND ON THE INFO?

Over the past few months we have released lots of information about this year’s Festival. If you’re new to the group or simply want a refresher, take a look at our past CMA Exclusive
e-mails.
May 22: 16 Days Til Music Fest
May 12: Fan Fair Hall Autograph Giveaway Open + 2013 CMA Fest Pre-sale
May 10: More Fan Fair Hall Improvements + More Artists Announced!
May 3: Win Your Way To #CMAfest + More Artists Announced
May 1: New Fan Fair Hall Process for #CMAfest
April 12: 41 Artists Announced + Chances to Win Your Way to #CMAfest
April 10: More artists announced and single-nights pre-sale for #CMAfest
March 8: 5 Added to CMA Fest Stage at LP Field
January 12: 7 Superstars Added to CMA Fest Lineup

NOTE: Most of the sweepstakes referenced in past e-mails have ended.
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