Young, Janson added to CMA Fest concerts
Young will take the stadium stage Saturday night, June 9, while Chris Janson will perform Sunday night, June 10. The festival will be held from June 7-10.
Nissan Stadium openers include Marty Stuart on Thursday, Jo Dee Messina on Friday, Billy Ray Cyrus on Saturday and David Lee Murphy on Sunday.
Two different student groups from Nashville School of the Arts, a beneficiary of the CMA Foundation, will perform the National Anthem during CMA Fest - the first kicking off the Chevy Riverfront Stage Thursday morning, followed by a second group performing Thursday evening at Nissan Stadium.
Additional artists performing the National Anthem at the stadium include Lindsay Ell on Friday, Runaway June on Saturday, and Jimmie Allen on Sunday.
Artists performing at CMA Fest donate their time so a portion of ticket proceeds can directly benefit high-quality music education initiatives across the U.S. through the CMA Foundation.
Previously announced performers during the nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.
More news
- 06/18/24: CMA Fest TV special coming June 25
- 06/14/24: Janson touts the "All American Guy"
- 05/29/24: Young extends tour
- 05/21/24: CMA hands out Potts International award
- 05/14/24: CMA adds performers to festival line-up
- 05/01/24: Janson readies summer tour
- 04/16/24: CMA honors Triple Play Award winners
- 04/03/24: CMA Fest announces Ascend shows
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