Over two dozen Black artists highlight CMA Fest June 5-8

CMA Fest returns to downtown Nashville June 5–8, offering 300+ country acts across free and ticketed stages, featuring diverse artists and exclusive VIP experiences for music fans.

See and hear Chapel Hart at CMA Fest Saturday, June 7, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at Fan Fair X, 1:15 PM – 1:40 PM on the Good Molecules Reverb Stage (FREE), and 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM on the CMA Close Up Stage. (photo: chapelhart.com)

CMA Fest takes over downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 5–8. The Country Music Association four-day festival features more than 300 acts across a multitude of venues, some ticketed and some free to anyone who comes downtown for the music.

CMA Fest’s five FREE daytime outdoor stages will feature hundreds of artists performing throughout downtown Nashville on multiple outdoor stages — no ticket required. These high-energy concerts are free to attend and showcase the best of Country Music, from emerging talent to well-established stars. The five stages are the Chevy Riverfront Stage, the largest daytime stage, located at Riverfront Park on the bank of the Cumberland River, bring a blanket to sit back and relax; Chevy Vibes Stage at Walk of Fame Park; the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at Bridgestone Plaza: the Hard Rock Stage, at Hard Rock Café; and the Dr. Pepper Amp Stage, at Ascend Park, located behind the amphitheater.

Among the artists performing are the following African-American (and bi-racial) individuals and groups (alphabetical by first name): Angel White, Blanco Brown, Blessing Offor, BODHI, Chapel Hart (sisters Danica and Devynn Hart along with first cousin Trea Swindle), Darius Rucker (Nissan Stadium Main Stage, Thursday, June 5, 9:50 PM – 10:20 PM), K. Michelle (will sing the national anthem at Nissan Stadium Thursday), Kashus Culpepper, Kevin Smiley, Madeline Edwards, O.N.E The Duo (Tekitha and Prana Supreme), Ollie Gabriel, Reyna Roberts, RVSHVD (pronounced RA-SHAD), Sacha, Scoot Teasley, Shaboozey (Nissan Stadium Main Stage Friday, June 6, 8:30 PM – 8:55 PM), Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, The War And Treaty (Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter), and Willie Jones.

A variety of ticketing options offers experiences for everyone, from nightly stadium concerts to the free daytime performances. Four-Night Stadium Passes: Enjoy full access to all nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium, including performances from Country Music’s biggest stars. Single-Night Stadium Tickets, starting at $79.80 per night, give access to a superstar-packed night of performances at Nissan Stadium on the date of your choice.

Ascend Amphitheater: Experience three nights of open-air performances at one of Nashville’s most iconic venues, featuring an exciting lineup of artists with the vibrant city of Nashville as the backdrop; tickets starting at $17 per night. Riverside Retreat: Upgrade your experience with VIP access to the Chevy Riverfront Stage, Dr. Pepper Amp Stage, and Chevy Vibes Stage offering exclusive amenities like shaded areas, mobile charging stations, and air-conditioned restrooms; plus, enjoy early entry to the Chevy Riverfront Stage and discounted beverages.

Fan Fair X: Get up close with your favorite artists through exclusive meet-and-greets, shop one-of-a-kind festival merch, and enjoy a variety of indoor activities at Music City Center. VIP Packages: Get up close to the action, unbeatable views of your favorite artists from the VIP Platform, premium seating, backstage access, and exclusive hospitality all weekend long. Explore the VIP Platform and other premium packages through Elevate Experiences, an Official Experiential Hospitality Provider of CMA Fest.

For more information about CMA Fest, including details on artists and lineups, and to buy tickets, visit CMAfest.com. Keep up with all the latest CMA Fest news by visiting CMAfest.com, downloading the Official CMA Connect App, and following on Facebook, X, Instagram, and/or TikTok. Subscribe to CMA Country Connection emails for real-time updates.

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