Thanks to our awesome friends on Facebook the CMTT FB page now officially has over 5K likes!  We want to continue to grow our Facebook family so our way to say THANK YOU for sharing us with your country lovin’ friends is to giveaway lots and lots of prizes!

Today we are kicking off our CMTT 5K Giveaway!  The contest will run today through Sunday, February 5th.  You are allowed to enter once per day per contest.   That means you can enter to win as many of the prizes as you want!

How to Enter to Win Big in the CMTT 5K Giveaway

Step 1:  Login to your Facebook account and “like” Country Music Tattle Tale on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/countrymusictattletale
Step 2:  ”Like” each of the artists participating in the contest.  The Facebook page for each artist is listed below with their contest details.
Step 3:  From YOUR Facebook account update your status to show the message for the contest you wish to enter.  The Enter to Win status update for each artist is listed below.  Please make sure both CMTT and the artist is tagged in your status update so we know you entered to win.

 *How to Tag Pages on Facebook*

1. You can only tag pages that you like.  See Step 2 above.
2. Add the @ symbol then the name of the artists Facebook Page in your status.   When you add the @ symbol and you add the first letter of the artist, you’ll see a drop down list. Just add more letters in order to find the artist on the list.
3. Click on the artist you want to tag. When you have tagged the artist, their name will be blue in your status message.

Remember each prize has a different message to enter to win.  Let us know if you have any questions.  contact@countrymusictattletale.com.

Don’t forget to “like” Country Music Tattle Tale on Facebook!
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We update our Facebook page daily, share concert photos, music reviews and exclusive Facebook contests. 

Remember you can enter once per day per contest.  Contests are open to US residents only.  If your wall posts are not correctly tagged they will not be counted as an entry.

To enter to win an Autographed Prize Pack from Kevin Fowler login to your FB account and like CMTT and Kevin Fowler fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win a an Autographed Prize Pack from Kevin Fowler in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both Kevin Fowler and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
Kevin Fowler Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/KevinFowlerMusic

To enter to win a Personal Skype Chat with Kingston login to your FB account and like CMTT and Kingston fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win a personal Skype Chat with Kingston in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both Kingston and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
Kingston Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/wearekingston

To enter to win an Autographed Martina McBride Shine CD login to your FB account and like CMTT and Martina McBride fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win a autographed Martina McBride CD in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both Martina McBride and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
Martina McBride Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/martinamcbride

To enter to win an Autographed CD from Joe Nichols login to your FB account and like CMTT and Joe Nichols fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win an Autographed CD from Joe Nichols in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both Joe Nichols and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
Joe Nichols Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/JoeNichols

To enter to win an Autographed CD from David St. Romain login to your FB account and like CMTT and David St. Romain fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win an Autographed CD from David St. Romain in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both David St. Romain and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
David St Romain Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/davidstromainmusic

To enter to win 2 tickets and a backstage meet and greet to any Ricochet show in 2012 login to your FB account and like CMTT and Ricochet fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win 2 tickets and a backstage Meet n’ Greet with Ricochet in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both Ricochet and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
Ricochet Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/ricochetonline

To enter to win an Autographed CD from Sawyer Brown login to your FB account and like CMTT and Sawyer Brown fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win an Autographed CD from Sawyer Brown in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both Sawyer Brown and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
Sawyer Brown Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sawyer-Brown/106005152764837

To enter to win an Autographed CD  and T-Shirt from Clay Walker login to your FB account and like CMTT and Clay Walker fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win an Autographed CD and T-Shirt  from Clay Walker in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both Clay Walker and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
Clay Walker Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/officialclaywalker

To enter to win an Autographed Prize Pack from Bridgette Tatum login to your FB account and like CMTT and Bridgette Tatum fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win an Autographed Prize Pack from Bridgette Tatum in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both Bridgette Tatum and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
The Bridgette Tatum Prize Pack includes; a Autographed Men’s Tee, Autographed Womans Tank, a SEX. Church & Chicken Bridgette Tatum bumper sticker, a Pure Illumination Light-Up Natural Healing Lip Gloss in limited edition “Hillbilly Rockstar” hue from the Bridgette Tatum Collection and an autographed Bridgette Tatum CD.
Bridgette Tatum Facebook Pages: http://www.facebook.com/BridgetteTatumFans  and http://www.facebook.com/shescountrytour

To enter to win an Autographed copy of Randy Houser’s They Call me Cadillac login to your FB account and like CMTT and Randy Houser fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win a autographed Randy Houser CD in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both Randy Houser and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
Randy Houser Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/RandyHouser

To enter to win an Autographed CD and T-Shirt from Katie Armiger login to your FB account and like CMTT and Katie Armiger fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win an Autographed CD and T-Shirt from Katie Armiger in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both Katie Armiger and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
Katie Armiger Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/armiger1

To enter to win an Autographed copy of Toby Keith’s Bullets in the Gun login to your FB account and like CMTT and Toby Keith fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win a autographed Toby Keith CD in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both Toby Keith and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
Toby Keith Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/tobykeith

To enter to win an Autographed copy of Miranda Lambert’s Revolution: Live by Candlelight DVD login to your FB account and like CMTT and Miranda Lambert fan pages. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win a autographed copy of Miranda Lambert Revolution DVD in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag both Miranda Lambert and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
Miranda Lambert Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mirandalambert

To enter to win a Country Music Tattle Tale CD Prize Pack login to your FB account and like the following FB Fan Pages; CMTT, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Loretta Lynn, Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker, Easton Corbin and Jamey Johnson. Then post the following message on your wall.

I entered to win a a CD Prize Pack that includes Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton and more in the Country Music Tattle Tale 5K Giveaway!

**Make sure to tag Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton and CMTT in your wall post to be entered to win**
Your CD Prize Pack will include 1 CD from each of the following artists:  Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Loretta Lynn, Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker, Easton Corbin and Jamey Johnson.

Remember you can enter once per day per contest.  Contests are open to US residents only.  If your wall posts are not correctly tagged they will not be counted as an entry. 

Country Girl wants you to be a Tattle Tale! Have you been to a country concert lately? Run into a country artist while out on the town? We want to hear all about your country music news and entertainment. Email me at countrygirl@countrymusictattletale.com

At the age of 10, Katie Armiger had realized that poems could be turned into music. When she was 14 she won a local singing competition to record a two-song demo. After 8 weeks of competition, Katie came out victorious. By the young age of 15, Katie had released her debut self-titled CD. Believe was released after years of opening for acts such as Jason Aldean and Craig Morgan.

At only 20, Katie Armiger already has three albums in her catalog. Although her singles have never reached the Top 40 on US Country charts, “Confessions of a Nice Girl” is full of songs that are worthy of the honor. The album is able to portray the maturity that Katie has developed over the years. As she says, “I recorded my second album when I was 15, and between 15 and 19, there is just huge differences.” With co-writting credit on 9 of the tracks, Katie provides a confession of her talent. Although she didn’t write “Nice Girl,” “Ain’t Gonna Happen,” “Can You Handle It,” and “Strong Enough” they were picked as final cuts on the album for how well they embodied her thoughts.

Katie has now revamped the original release by releasing a deluxe “True Confessional” featuring 2 brand new songs, an acoustic version of “Cry, Cry, Cry” and a dance mix of “Best Song Ever.” There is also a bonus DVD featuring 4 music videos. These videos have taken Katie’s career to another level. “I Do But Do I” spent 3 weeks at #! on the GAC Top 20 Countdown and “Leaving Home” spent a record 18 weeks on the fan-voted Countdown. With this release, the videos are able to watch any time.

I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect as I put this CD in iTunes to review. Was this a Taylor Swift wannabe? What can a 20 year old add to country music? Within a few minutes, all of my expectations were blown away. Katie Armiger is a true talent. The CD features Country-Pop hits, but it isn’t the Taylor Swift pop, Katie’s country influences are evident throughout the entire release.

As on every young artists album, there is a fair share of long songs. “Kiss Me Now” and “Can’t Keep Myself From You” are your stereotypical caught in love songs, whereas “Best Song Ever” is able to provide an uplifting alternative to a relationship that isn’t going too well at the moment. When a love song doesn’t fit your relationship status, “Ain’t Gonna Happen” is for you. The basis behind the song is that a relationship “ain’t gonna happen as long as [you're] breathing.”

Country music features all kinds of songs, but I am a sucker for those heart-felt emotion wrenching songs. Katie is able to provide a couple of those on this CD. “I Will Be,” “That’s Why,” and “Cry, Cry, Cry” all take you through a musical heartache. In my opinion, “Leaving Home” is the standout track on this CD. Written about her move to Nashville, the song also acts as the anthem for those headed off to college. More than 30 schools across the nation have used this song to symbolize the transition on graduation day. Not only is the song great for those currently experiencing this, but it acts as a time capsule for those who experienced the same emotions many years ago.

I highly recommend checking out this CD/DVD set that is less than $10 (including shipping) over at Overstock.com. This CD will not disappoint any listeners! It is definitely “Worth It.”

For more on Katie go to her website (www.katiearmiger.com) or follow her on twitter @KatieArmiger

Scotty B.
@stupidkid2150
cmttreviewer@yahoo.com

Last night (Aug. 14) at the Indiana State Fair was tradgic. In a freak accident due to storms the stage collapsed just before Sugarland was set to perform killing 5 and injuring more than 40.

Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Here is a collection of tweets that the country music community (and others) have sent for those in Indy. Please use the hashtag #PrayForIndy on twitter.

@SugarlandMusic “We are all right. We are praying for our fans, and the people of Indianapolis. We hope you’ll join us. They need your strength.”

@AnnieClements (Sugarland Bass Player) “From Sugarland…You may see on the news that our stage collapsed tonight. We are all right. We are praying for our fans, and for the people of Indianapolis. We hope you will join us. They need your strength. Thank you.”

@TheBrandonBush (Sugarland Pianist/Accordian/more) “Stage collapsed in Indy, We are ok. Prayers are with those who may not be.”

@SPattonMusic (Scott Patton – Sugarland Guitarist) “Tonight was a tragedy. We are lucky to have avoided serious injury. My heart goes out to those families that weren’t so fortunate.”

@SaraBareilles (Opened for Sugarland) “Fortunately we are all safe, but a tragic stage accident has injured some folks in indiana. Our prayers are with them and their families. “

@BlakeShelton “My prayers to the people at the Sugarland concert in Indianapolis…. Absolutely shocking and hard to comprehend… Beyond belief…”

@MattNathanson “my thoughts and love to @Sugarlandmusic, their crew and their fans tonight.”

@ChelyWright “Sending prayers to the fans who were killed/injured at the Indiana State Fair as they were there to enjoy @SaraBareilles and Sugarland. Xo c”

@Bomshel “I am so sad to hear about the stage collapse at the Indiana state fair. our thoughts and prayers are with you. So so sad.”

@JakeOwen “Every guy in our crew has thoughts and prayers going out to folks at Indiana State Fair and our friends @Sugarlandmusic.”

@EdensEdge “Prayers to everyone at the IN state fair. It’s so scary when a stage collapses…. HB”

@DueWestMusic “What a scary tragic event that just happened in Indiana. This needs to stop happening. God bless those affected.”

@LauraBellBundy “My thoughts & prayers go out to the Sugarland fans in Indianapolis as well as Kristian, Jen & the @sugarland band/team. tragic”

@JMCOfficial (Jason Michael Carroll) “My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those that were killed at the Indiana State Fair”

@GlorianaTheBand “Thoughts and prayers goin out to everyone at the @Sugarlandmusic concert at the Indiana state fair 2day. We are sending our love to u all -G”

@DavidNail “We are with you Indianapolis, we were just there! Prayers your way!”

@HunterHayes “Praying for everyone at the fair in Indianapolis. Our thoughts are with you all tonight!”

@Opry “Thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the accident at the Indiana State Fair.”

@StormeWarren “Unbelievable tales from Indy. Praying for everybody. Winds are going to keep getting stronger. Stages need to match. Sad.”

@SuzannAlexander “Sad to hear about accident at Indiana State Fair…prayers to everyone..”

@JayDeMarcus “All thoughts and prayers go to the folks in Indy and Sugarlands camp tonight… What an awful tragedy…”

@EastonCorbin “My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that was injured and killed at the Indiana State Fair tonight.”

@SaraEvansMusic “Omgosh! Just heard about the stage at Sugarland concert! My prayers are with everyone involved! “

@MartinaMcBride “So sad to hear about the State Fair in Indianapolis. Our prayers are with Sugarland, their fans, and all the personnel working there.”

@SteelMagnolia11 “So sad to hear about the lives lost and those injured at the Sugarland concert in Indianapolis. Our prayers go out to their families.Xo Meg”

@Reba “What happened in Indianapolis tonight is what promoters, artists, crews and fans pray never happens. From my band, crew and the entire Starstruck organization, we send our thoughts and prayers to the 4 people who lost their lives tonight and to everyone who was at the concert . Jennifer and Kristen, I love you both.”

@JoshGracin “@IndyStateFair my heart goes out to everyone. I’ll be watching this closely .”

@KeithUrban “”I just saw the footage from Indiana State Fair tonight on youtube and am absolutely in shock. We send our prayers and thoughts to each and everyone of you who were there and your families and loved ones as well. God bless you all” – KU”

@DierksBentley “man… my heart goes out to all the country fans at the Indiana state fair. praying for you all….”

@LNTweet “Our Thoughts and Prayers are with everyone who was at or affected by the tragedy in Indianapolis tonight! God Bless everyone involved!”

@LoCashCowboys “jst came offstage & heard what happened in Indiana. Our Hearts, Prayers & Thoughts are w/all of u & ur families on this very sad nite-locash”

@ChuckWicksMusic “The band and myself just watched the horrible footage of the Indiana State Fair…shocking. Thoughts and Prayers to anyone involved.”

@CHRIS_Daughtry “Wow! Just saw video of Indiana State fair stage collapse! We’re played that stage! So horrible!”

@TwoFootFred “My thoughts and prayers go out to the fans who lost their lives tonight at Sugarland’s show at the IN Stare Fair… God Bless!”

@JaronATLRTL “Filled with sadness for those killed and injured in Indiana tonight. So so scary.”

@KChenoweth (Kristin Chenoweth) “My heart goes out to fans in Indiana and Sugarland.”

@CrystalBowersox “Omg so sad for the fans and friends and families…”

@TheDavidCook “Awful news about what happened at the Indiana State Fair. Thoughts are with all those affected.”

@RyanSeacrest “Just saw the vid of the stage collapse in indiana, unbelievable. Sending prayers to injured fans and @sugarlandmusic & crew. So sad…scary”

@UncleKracker “My heart goes out to the families of the fans who lost their lives last nite at the Sugarland show in Indiana.”

@KrisAllen “Horrible what happened at the Indy State Fair. Praying for the families of the people that lost their loved ones.”

@JulianneHough “My heart hurts so bad for these people! This footage makes me so sick…”

@KatieArmiger “My heart goes out to the families of those that were killed and those that were injured when the stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair.”

@BuckyCovington “Thoughts and prayers go out to those who were affected by the tragedy at the @Sugarlandmusic show @IndyStateFair”

@TheJoshThompson “My prayers go out to the families of the ones lost last night at the Indiana State Fair. Sadness”

@NealMcCoy “I’m so sorry about what happened at the Sugarland concert,,,;our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved”

Don’t forget to follow Country Music Tattle Tale (@CMTT) on Twitter

If you have any Tweet of the Week suggestions let me know!
Scotty B.
cmttreviewer@yahoo.com
Twitter @stupidkid2150

Katie Armiger fans received quite a shock on Sunday afternoon when they received an email from her full of explicit and hateful words.

I would like to take this time to let everyone know that I hate all my fans. You guys never ordered my music or requested my songs. I am
leaving country music and will never come back. I will also be leaving twitter,and facebook. All of ya’ll can kiss my ass.

Along with the email above there was another email sent that included name calling and more ugly words.

I am sure fans were very aware this was not true and she had been hacked. Luckily her team was on top of things and sent out the following email before any damage could be done:

Within the past few hours, we experienced a malicious attack on KatieArmiger.com.  Katie, her management, and of course MusicCityNetworks
would like to apologize to each of you for anything offensive that you may have seen on the website and/or received via email.  Obviously, this did not stem from Katie…nor from any of her professional team.

Please know that we are doing everything possible to remedy this unfortunate, serious, and criminal act.  We will have www.katiearmiger.com
back up as soon as possible.

Katie’s website is back online and everything seems to be resolved.
Country Girl wants you to be a Tattle Tale! Have you been to a country concert lately? Run into a country artist while out on the town? We want to hear all about your country music news and entertainment. Email me at countrygirl@countrymusictattletale.com

Check out Katie Armiger‘s new video, “I Do But Do I.” What do you think??

Got some country music gossip and don’t wanna be a tattle tale? Email me, Tawny Tucker, Tawny@countrymusictattletale.com

Joe Nichols and Steel Magnolia, the duo made up of Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones, will perform at the Fifth Annual Country Weekly Fashion Show & Concert, which will take place June 7 at Nashville’s Rocketown.

“The Country Weekly Fashion Show is a fun way to kick off CMA Music Fest,” says Nichols. “Music fans can sit back, relax and see their favorite artists doing something a little different. Of course, some have that catwalk fashion show strut down a little better than others! But no matter who struts their stuff better, it’s always a fun evening of music and fashion.”

Additional participants include Danny Gokey, Bucky Covington, Joey+Rory, Ty Herndon, Sarah Darling, Burns & Poe, Tiffany, Katie Armiger, Joanna Smith, LoCash Cowboys, Carter’s Chord, Ashley Gearing, Danielle Peck, Stealing Angels, Margaret Durante and James Wesley, among others.

The event, which will be emceed by GAC’s Suzanne Alexander, will benefit Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to patients in health-care facilities.

General admission tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com for $30 and a few VIP tickets are available for $75 and $125 at musiciansoncall.org.

Doors open at 8 p.m. on June 7 and the show will start at 9 p.m.

Country Girl wants you to be a Tattle Tale! Have you been to a country concert lately? Run into a country artist while out on the town? We want to hear all about your country music news and entertainment. Email me at countrygirl@countrymusictattletale.com

Music reigns at 2011 CMA Music Festival, with artists performing on a variety of stages throughout the event. Fans will enjoy performances from newly-signed artists, radio favorites, today’s superstars, legendary members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and more. Celebrating its 40th birthday this year, CMA Music Festival takes place Thursday-Sunday, June 9-12, in downtown Nashville.

“Fans will hear live music almost everywhere they turn at CMA Music Festival,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “We have legends, superstars, today’s favorites, multi-media personalities, rising stars, international celebrities, and unsigned artists performing almost around the clock. We appreciate all of these artists coming together to give our fans an outstanding celebration for the 40th CMA Music Festival.”

All performance lineups listed below are in alphabetical order. Please visit www.CMAfest.com for schedules and performance times. Artists are subject to change.

Chevrolet(tm) Presents the CMA Global Artist Party
Chevrolet(tm) Presents the CMA Global Artist Party will be held at The Stage on Broadway on Monday, June 6 beginning at 6:30 PM. This is a free event open to the public, though fans with four-day CMA Music Festival tickets will have first priority.

The event will be hosted by Australian husband and wife duo O’Shea. Performers include Kaylee Bell (New Zealand), Dean Brody (Canada), Chad Brownlee (Canada), Diana Corcoran (Australia), Luke Dickens (Australia), Tommy Emmanuel (from Australia), McAlister Kemp (Australia), Raintown (UK), and Marlee Scott (Canada).

The Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party
The Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party will be held on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage in Riverfront Park on Wednesday, June 8th (1:00-4:00 PM). The free concert will feature performances from: Eli Young Band, Randy Houser, Josh Thompson, Uncle Kracker, and more. Gates will open for the concerts at Noon.

The Block Party immediately follows The Seventh Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade, which will be held from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. The Parade will start at the corner of Broadway and Tenth Avenue and run eastward down Broadway to Riverfront Park. Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson and the Oak Ridge Boys will serve as co-grand marshals. GAC television personality Storme Warren will announce the Parade at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue.

Chevrolet Riverfront Stage
Daily Concerts are held on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage in Riverfront Park on Thursday through Saturday, June 9-11 (10:00 AM-5:30 PM), and Sunday, June 12 (10:30 AM-6:00 PM). These concerts are free to the public. Four-day CMA Music Festival ticket holders can enter Riverfront Park at 9:00 AM on Thursday-Saturday, and 9:30 AM on Sunday. The general public can enter at 9:45 AM on Thursday-Saturday, and 10:15 AM on Sunday.

Thursday, June 9: Gary Allan, Emerson Drive, Colt Ford, Sammy Kershaw, Neal McCoy, Craig Morgan, James Otto, Jake Owen, Randy Rogers Band, and Steel Magnolia. The national anthem will be performed by Winfield’s Locket. The afternoon hosts will be Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase. The morning host will be named at a later date.

Friday, June 10: Bill Anderson, Frankie Ballard, Bucky Covington, Brett Eldredge, Jo Dee Messina, Randy Montana, Sawyer Brown, Phil Vassar, James Wesley, and Darryl Worley. The national anthem will be performed by Katie Armiger. The afternoon hosts will be Big D and Bubba. The morning host will be named at a later date.

Saturday, June 11: Crystal Bowersox, Jason Michael Carroll, Billy Ray Cyrus, Steve Holy, Lonestar, David Lee Murphy, David Nail, Corey Smith, Mel Tillis, and Chuck Wicks. The national anthem will be performed by Brother Trouble. The morning host is WKDF/Nashville radio personality Becca. The afternoon hosts are WSIX/Nashville radio personalities Billy & Karla.

Sunday, June 12: The Bellamy Brothers, Roy Clark, Terri Clark, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Josh Kelley, LoCash Cowboys, Troy Olsen, and Sunny Sweeney. The morning host is WSM/Nashville radio personality Bill Cody, and the afternoon host is WKRN television personality Neil Orne. The national anthem singer will be named at a later date.

Lay’s Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza

Lay’s is the Official Snack of CMA Music Festival and its title stage is conveniently located at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue just outside the Bridgestone Arena. This free stage will offer performances all four days of CMA Music Festival, beginning at 11:00 AM and ending at 5:30 PM.

The current performance lineup for Lay’s Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza is:

Thursday, June 9: Blackberry Smoke, Bush Hawg, Edens Edge, Casey James, Jason Jones, Daryle Singletary, and Joanna Smith. In addition, there will be a “Classic Country Show” hosted by Jeannie Seely (who will also perform) and featuring Lynn Anderson, David Frizzell, Moore & Moore, and Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent.

Friday, June 10: Katie Armiger, Steve Azar, Laura Bell Bundy, Earl Thomas Conley, The Harters, Ty Herndon, J.T. Hodges, Miss Willie Brown, and Kip Moore.

Saturday, June 11: T. Graham Brown, Sarah Darling, The Dirt Drifters, Bradley Gaskin, Andy Griggs, Hunter Hayes, Jennette McCurdy, Jamie O’Neal, and Stealing Angels.

Sunday, June 12: Bo Bice, Carter’s Chord, Dailey & Vincent, Foster & Lloyd, Walker Hayes, Jaron and the Long Road to Love, Christian Kane, Robin Meade, and Mark Wills.

Bud Light® Stage in the Sports Zone
The Bud Light Stage is a new, free stage in the popular Sports Zone that will be open Thursday-Saturday (11:00 AM-5:00 PM), and Sunday (11:00 AM-4:00 PM). The Sports Zone is located between Broadway and Demonbreun off Fourth Avenue South next to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

The current performance lineup for the Bud Light Stage in the Sports Zone is:

Thursday, June 9: The Cleverly’s, Due West, Ashley Gearing, Sean Patrick McGraw, and Ty Stone. In addition there will be a CMA Songwriters Series presented by ASCAP, featuring Brent Anderson, Marla Cannon-Goodman, Brad Crisler, and Blaine Larsen.

Friday, June 10: Burns & Poe, Her & Kings Country, Ray Scott, Tiffany, and Rhonda Vincent & the Rage. In addition there will be a “CMA Celebrity Close Up” hosted by Blair Garner of “After Mid-Nite” and featuring Ashton Shepherd discussing her life and music, and a CMA Songwriters Series presented by BMI.

Saturday, June 11: Brother Trouble, Margaret Durante, Tyler Farr, Matt Stillwell, and Winfield’s Locket. In addition there will be a CMA Songwriters Series presented by SESAC.

Sunday, June 12: Anita Cochran, Mark Cooke, Curtis and Luckey, Josh Hoge, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Kristin Kelly, Frank Ortega, The Roys, and Bridgette Tatum.

Chevrolet Stage in the Sports Zone
The Chevrolet Stage is a second, free stage in the popular Sports Zone that will be open Thursday-Saturday (11:00 AM-5:00 PM), and Sunday (11:00 AM-4:00 PM). The Sports Zone is located between Broadway and Demonbreun off Fourth Avenue South next to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. This stage will feature fishing and hunting clinics, cooking demonstrations, and more. Musical artists performing on the Chevrolet Stage in the Sports Zone include:

Thursday, June 9: Paul Bogart, Jolie Holliday & Sonny Burgess, Sonia Leigh, and Skyler
Friday, June 10: Paul Bogart, Daniel Lee Martin, Payton Rae, and Skyler
Saturday, June 11: Russell Dickerson, Daniel Lee Martin, and Skyler
Sunday, June 12: Jolie Holliday, Julie Roberts, and Skyler

Power Zone Stage
The Power Zone is an exciting new, free outdoor area for 2011 CMA Music Festival, located at the corner of Second Avenue North and Church Street. The Power Zone will be open Thursday-Saturday (10:00 AM-6:00 PM), and Sunday (10:00 AM-4:00 PM). The Power Zone Stage will feature celebrity events, autograph sessions, and audience interactive shows. It will also host musical performances from the following artists:

Thursday, June 9: DC & Julia and an Australian Showcase hosted by Matt Scullion
Friday, June 10: Lee Gibson, Johanna Jacobsen, Nick Carver Band, and an Australian Showcase hosted by Matt Scullion
Saturday, June 11: Flat River Band, McCarter Twins, and Josh Mullins
Sunday, June 12: Flat River Band, Johanna Jacobsen, and McCarter Twins

Durango® Acoustic Corner
The Durango® Acoustic Corner will present daily concerts at the Nashville Convention Center in Room 209 all four days of CMA Music Festival (10:00 AM and 4:00 PM). The concerts are only open to four-day ticket holders, but they will be broadcast live on 650 WSM-AM Radio in Nashville. WSM personalities Bill Cody, Charlie Mattos, Joe Limardi, and Eddie Stubbs will serve as stage hosts.

Thursday, June 9: Carter’s Chord, Billy Dean, Ernie Henderickson, Richie McDonald, Ken Mellons, The Quebe Sisters Band, Riders in the Sky, Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent, Mark Wills, and Billy Yates.

Friday, June 10: Black Lillies, Blue Mother Tupelo, T. Graham Brown, Burns & Poe, Due West, Wade Hayes, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Marty Raybon, Lulu Roman, and Donna Ulisse.

Saturday, June 11: Lynn Anderson, Mandy Barnett, Shawn Camp with 18 South, The Cleverlys, Teea Goans, Con Hunley, Chase Rice, Lee Roy Parnell, Dana Romanello, and Bryan White.

Sunday, June 12: Abigail Blake, BrazilBilly, Sarah Darling, Amber Hayes, DJ Miller, The Roys, Trent Tomlinson, and Jesse Keith Whitley.

Nightly Concerts at LP Field
The Nightly Concerts at LP Field are a highlight of CMA Music Festival, as well as the basis for the three-hour ABC television special “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock,” which will air later this summer. The Nightly Concerts are included in the four-day tickets to CMA Music Festival; however, single night tickets can also be purchased.

All performers have been previously announced except for the singers of the national anthem and hosts, who are listed below.

Thursday, June 9: Jason Aldean (with a special guest performance from Kelly Clarkson), Easton Corbin, Sara Evans, Brad Paisley, and Zac Brown Band (with special guest performance from Alan Jackson, Amos Lee, Sonia Leigh, and Randy Travis). The national anthem will be performed by The Isaacs, and the show will be hosted by Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson and four-time CMA Award winner Steve Wariner.

Friday, June 10: Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Reba, Ashton Shepherd, Sugarland, and Keith Urban. The national anthem will be performed by Gary Morris, and the show hosts will be GAC’s Storme Warren and a special guest star from the Marvel feature film “Captain America.”

Saturday, June 11: Trace Adkins, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Josh Turner, and Chris Young. The national anthem will be performed by Dailey & Vincent, and the show host will be CMT’s Evan Farmer.

Sunday, June 12: The Band Perry, the JaneDear girls, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, and Taylor Swift. The national anthem will be performed by Edens Edge, and the show host will be GAC’s Storme Warren.

Four-day tickets to CMA Music Festival, which include all four Nightly Concerts at LP Field and daily access to the Fan Fair® Exhibit Hall, can be purchased through Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com or 1-(800) 745-3000. They can also purchase them through CMAfest.com or 1-(800)-CMA-FEST (262-3378). Ticket prices are based on the level of seating at LP Field for the Nightly Concerts, and range from $115 to $180 plus handling fees.

Single night tickets to the individual Nightly Concerts can be purchased for $35 (plus applicable handling fees) for general admission in the upper deck of LP Field through the same websites and phone numbers.

CMA Music Festival benefits music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools through a partnership with the Nashville Alliance for Public Education. Since 2006, more than $4.7 million has been donated to purchase musical instruments and supplies. The total also includes an annual endowment gift for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Words & Music program. The philanthropic program, titled “Keep the Music Playing,” was created by the CMA Board of Directors as a way to give back to the community on behalf of the artists who perform for free.

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