Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music, helps kick off the 2010 CMA Music Festival, on Wednesday, June 9, with “The Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade” at 11:30 AM/CT, followed by “The Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party” at 1:00 PM/CT.
“The Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade” will feature members of the National Guard driving Country Music artists in a wide variety of Chevy vehicles including the all new 2011 Silverado HD, Military Specialty Camaro, Silverados and Corvettes.
With Brenda Lee as Grand Marshal, other artists participating include: Lynn Anderson, Katie Armiger, Rodney Atkins, The Band Perry, Bo Bice, Ash Bowers, Carter Twins, Jeff Cook, Diana DeGarmo, Fast Ryde, Colt Ford, Brantley Gilbert, Gloriana, Josh Gracin, The Grascals, The Harters, Buddy Jewell, KingBilly, Jesse Lee, LoCash Cowboys, Lonestar, Jerrod Neimann, James Otto, Danielle Peck, Point of Grace, Marty Raybon, Pam Tillis, Trent Tomlinson, and Chuck Wicks.
Other participants include the Boy Scouts of Middle Tennessee, Davidson County Sheriff’s Department, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, Mahindra Tractors, Music City Drum & Bugle Corps, costumed characters from the Nashville Children’s Theater, the Nashville Predators Dancers, Nashville Predators mascot Gnash, Nashville Sounds mascot Ozzie, Operation Troop Aid, cheerleaders from Prime Tyme Athletics, and Tennessee Titans mascot T-Rac.
Beginning at the corner of Church Street and Second Avenue, the procession will travel down Second Avenue to Broadway, turn right onto Broadway and end at Sixth Avenue.
Following the parade, “The Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party” will take place on the Chevy Music Stage on the Bridgestone Arena Plaza (at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway). Free and open to the public, the lineup includes:
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12:50 PM-12:55PM Bria Kelly (National Anthem)
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1:00PM-1:20PM David Nail
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1:35PM-1:55pm Chuck Wicks
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2:10 PM-2:30 PM Jerrod Neimann
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2:45 PM-3:15 PM Joe Nichols
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3:30 PM-4:00 PM Randy Houser
The Block Party is just the beginning, with four more days of live entertainment on the Chevy Music Stage on the Bridgestone Arena Plaza. One of CMA Music Festival’s most popular spots, the Chevy Music Stage hosts some of Country Music’s most exciting acts, and all of the performances are free and open to the public.
Chevy Music Stage on the Bridgestone Arena Plaza
Location: Bridgestone Arena Plaza
Between Broadway and Demonbreun on Fifth Avenue
Hours: Thursday – Sunday, June 10-13 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Artists performing
Thursday June 10
- 11:00 AM-11:25 AM Bomshel
- 11:45 AM-12:10 PM Tyler Dickerson
- 12:30 PM-12:55 PM Jaron and the Long Road to Love
- 1:15 PM-1:40 PM Blaine Larsen
- 2:00 PM-2:25 PM Randy Montana
- 2:45 PM-3:10 PM Kentucky HeadHunters
- 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Classic Country Show featuring Lynn Anderson, Jim Ed Brown with Helen Cornelius, Jeannie Seely, and Gene Watson
- 4:50 PM-5:15 PM Doug Stone
Friday, June 11
- 11:00 AM-11:25 AM James Wesley
- 11:45 AM-12:10 PM Katie Armiger
- 12:30 PM-12:55 PM Mark Wills
- 1:15 PM-1:40 PM Fast Ryde
- 2:00 PM-2:25 PM The Harters
- 2:45 PM-3:10 PM Steve Azar
- 3:30 PM-3:55 PM Chris Janson
- 4:15 PM-4:40 PM Brantley Gilbert
- 5:00 PM-5:25 PM Emily West
Saturday, June 12
- 11:00 AM-11:25 AM Trent Tomlinson
- 11:45 AM-12:10 PM Jesse Lee
- 12:30 PM-12:55 PM Brady Seals
- 1:15 PM-1:40 PM Mallary Hope
- 2:00 PM-2:25 PM Ash Bowers
- 2:45 PM-3:10 PM Julie Roberts
- 3:30 PM-3:55 PM Jason Boland
- 4:15 PM-4:40 PM Thompson Square
- 5:00 PM-5:25 PM Shel
- 5:45 PM-6:10 PM Bo Bice
Sunday, June 13
- 11:45 AM-12:10 PM Whitney Duncan
- 12:30 PM-12:55 PM KingBilly
- 1:15 PM-1:40 PM Carter’s Chord
- 2:00 PM-2:25 PM Confederate Railroad
- 2:45 PM-3:10 PM Jason Michael Carroll
- 3:30 PM-3:55 PM Trailer Choir
- 4:15 PM-4:40 PM LoCash Cowboys
- 5:00 PM-5:25 PM Stealing Angels
In addition to the musical entertainment, fans will have an opportunity to test drive a Chevy vehicle and support flood relief at the same time. Located on Fifth Avenue between Broadway and Demonbreun Street, the Chevy Ride and Drive will take place Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM/CT. Attendees will be able to test drive a brand new Chevy vehicle of their choice including the all new Camaro, Silverado, Traverse, Equinox and Malibu. Chevy will donate $10 for every test drive to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to help provide disaster relief for victims of the recent floods. Music fans will have an opportunity to win a ticket upgrade to the Nightly Concerts at LP Field. Throughout the Festival, fans can text CHEVY to 66937 for a chance to win the best seats in the house at LP Field. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Chevy will also host activities, appearances and meet and greets on the Chevy Stage in the Sports Zone.
Thursday, June 10
- 11:00 AM Appearances by Nationwide Drivers Landon Cassill and Steve Arpin
- 12:00 PM Cracker Boy Outdoors Cooking Demo
- 1:00 PM Appearance by FLW Pro Angler Jimmy Houston
- 2:00 PM Bone Collector appearance with Michael Waddell andNick Mundt
- 3:00 PM Acoustic performance by Rhett Akins
- 4:00 PM Acoustic performance by Jolie Holliday
Friday, June 11
- 11:00 AM Appearance by FLW Pro Angler Jimmy Houston
- 12:00 PM Cracker Boy Outdoors Cooking Demo
- 1:00 PM Acoustic performance by Jolie Holliday
- 2:00 PM Realtree and Bone Collector appearances with David Blanton, Michael Waddell and Nick Mundt
- 3:00 PM Turkey Calling Seminar with Realtree and Bone Collectors
- 3:30 PM Acoustic performance by Josey Greenwell
- 4:30 PM Acoustic performance by Corey Cox
Saturday, June 12
- 11:00 AM Cracker Boy Outdoors Cooking Demo
- 12:00 PM Acoustic performance by Corey Cox
- 1:00 PM Realtree and Bone Collector appearances with David Blanton, Michael Waddell and Nick Mundt
- 2:00 PM Appearance by FLW Pro Angler Anthony Gagliardi
- 4:00 PM Acoustic performance by Josey Greenwell
Sunday, June 13
- 11:00 AM Acoustic performance by Sean Patrick McGraw
- 12:00 PM Bone Collectors appearance with Michael Waddell andNick Mundt
- 1:00 PM Turkey Calling Seminar with Bone Collectors
- 2:00 PM Cracker Boy Outdoors Cooking Demo
- 3:00 PM Appearance by FLW Pro Angler Anthony Gagliardi
Chevy will also have a booth in the Greased Lightning® Fan Fair® Hall where fans can get up close and personal with their favorite artists including Rodney Atkins and be one of the first to see the all new 2011 Chevrolet Volt and 2011 Cruze on display.
CMA Music Festival is an unparalleled music experience celebrating America’s music. The event brings the community together with fans from around the world. Now in its 39th year, CMA Music Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13, in downtown Nashville. Dubbed the “crown jewel of Country Music Festivals” by USA Today and winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s 2004, 2006, and 2008 LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year, the event features four jam-packed days of music with concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. This year, CMA will be donating ALL proceeds from this year’s CMA Music Festival to benefit music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools and flood relief for victims of the recent devastation.
For up-to-the-minute information about four-day ticket packages, single night tickets to the Nightly Concerts at LP Field, travel information, schedules, artist appearances and more, visitwww.CMAfest.com to sign up for CMA Exclusive e-news and join the CMA MOB mobile community. Fans may also want to check out CMA’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/CountryMusicAssociation), Twitter (www.Twitter.com/Country Music), MySpace (www.MySpace.com/cmamusicfestival), and YouTube (www.YouTube.com/CountryMusicAssoc) pages.
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