Bud Light Stage and BIC® Soleil Bella® Beach Stage Offer a Variety of Artists and Non-Stop Music During Nashville’s Signature Music Event
NASHVILLE - Music continues to be the main attraction at the 2012 CMA Music Festival with a variety of artists from up-and-comers to legendary hitmakers performing on the new BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage as well as the very popular Bud Light Stage at the Bridgestone Plaza where fans can enjoy 40 hours of concerts for free.
“Live music is a hallmark of CMA Music Festival and we are excited to be able to add a new stage and even more performances this year,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer.
The BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage is a new addition to the Festival in 2012 with concerts and fun-in-the-sun activities starting at 11:00 AM/CT each day during the Festival, which runs Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10.
The Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, is always a fan favorite and a great place to check out some of Country’s hottest acts. Packed with music fans in 2011, the stage is bigger and better in 2012 with a diverse lineup of performers and the addition of the world-famous Clydesdale horses nearby.
Artists currently scheduled to perform at the Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza include:
Thursday, June 7
11:00 AM – 11:25 AM Jeff Bates
11:45 AM – 12:10 PM Greg Bates
12:30 PM – 12:55 PM Julie Roberts
1:15 PM – 1:40 PM Tyler Farr
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM “Classic Country Show” featuring Moe Bandy, T. Graham Brown, Janie Fricke, and Gene Watson, hosted by Moore & Moore.
3:20 PM – 3:45 PM Trent Tomlinson
4:05 PM – 4:30 PM Miss Willie Brown
4:50 PM – 5:15 PM Cledus T. Judd
Friday, June 8
11:00 AM – 11:25 AM Eric Paslay
11:45 AM – 12:10 PM Rose Falcon
12:30 PM – 12:55 PM Katie Armiger
1:15 PM – 1:40 PM Exile
2:00 PM – 2:25 PM The McClymonts
2:45 PM – 3:10 PM Frankie Ballard
3:30 PM – 3:55 PM Big Smo
4:15 PM – 4:40 PM Drake White
5:00 PM – 5:25 PM Blackberry Smoke
Saturday, June 9
11:00 AM – 11:25 AM Josh Gracin
11:45 AM – 12:10 PM Trailer Choir
12:30 PM – 12:55 PM Sonia Leigh
1:15 PM – 1:40 PM Randy Montana
2:45 PM – 3:10 PM The Cleverly’s
3:30 PM – 3:55 PM Canaan Smith
4:15 PM – 4:40 PM Jaida Dreyer
5:00 PM – 5:25 PM Bucky Covington
Sunday, June 10
11:00 AM – 11:25 AM Mark Wills
11:45 AM – 12:10 PM Jon Pardi
12:30 PM – 12:55 PM Jason Michael Carroll
1:15 PM – 1:40 PM Mandy Barnett
2:00 PM – 2:25 PM Joanna Smith
2:45 PM – 3:10 PM Charlie Worsham
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM Angie Johnson
4:15 PM – 4:40 PM Robin Meade
5:00 PM – 5:25 PM The Hummingbirds
Hosts for the Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza include singer Cody Clark, McVay Media’s Charlie Cook, WGSQ Radio’s Philip Gibbons, KKWF Radio’s Deanna Lee, WYRK Radio’s Clay Moden, “Music City 411” host Shane Tallant, and “Tennessee Mornings” host Kelly Sutton. Artists and time are subject to change.
New to this year’s CMA Music Festival is the BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage. Located in Walk of Fame Park, this stage will offer a variety of artists entertaining fans in a beach-like setting. Artists currently scheduled to perform at the BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage include:
Thursday, June 7
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM Mockingbird Sun
11:35 AM – 11:55 AM HER & Kings County
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM Lindsay Lawler
12:45 PM – 1:05 PM Rachel Holder
1:20 PM – 1:40 PM Blackjack Billy
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM Jason Cassidy
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM Bush Hawg
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunny Sweeney
Friday, June 8
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM Kristy Lee Cook
11:35 AM – 11:55 AM Matt Gary
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM Lighter Ray
12:45 PM – 1:05 PM Tim Dugger
1:20 PM – 1:40 PM Aaron Parker
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM Michael Ray
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM Morgan Frazier
3:05 PM – 3:25 PM Parmalee
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM Rachel Farley
4:15 PM – 4:35 PM Drew Smith
Saturday, June 9
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM Lacey Brown
11:35 AM – 11:55 AM Russell Dickerson
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM Lyndsey Highlander
12:45 PM – 1:05 PM Maggie Rose
1:20 PM – 1:40 PM Levi Lowrey
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM Donny Falgatter
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM The Henningsens
3:05 PM – 3:25 PM Chris Janson
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM Dean Alexander
4:15 PM – 4:35 PM Connor Christian & Southern Gothic
Sunday, June 10
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM Brother Trouble
11:35 AM – 11:55 AM The Stickers
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM Craig Morrison
12:45 PM – 1:05 PM Marlee Scott
1:20 PM – 1:40 PM Frank Ortega
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM Brazilbilly
3:05 PM – 3:25 PM Stephanie Quayle
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM Mustang Sally Band
4:15 PM – 4:35 PM Eric Lee Beddingfield
Hosts for the Soleil Bella Beach Stage include The Billy Block Show’s Billy Block, WUSY Radio’s Dex & Mo, Gibbons, Moden, Ortega, WTQR Radio’s Jeff Roper, and The Muzik Mafia’s Two Foot Fred. Artists and time are subject to change.
CMA Music Festival is the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience – a celebration of America’s music that takes over downtown Nashville with non-stop concerts on multiple stages with a vast and varied roster of artists. CMA Music Festival is a four-time winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010).
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA. Chevrolet™ is the Official Ride of Country Music. BIC is an Official Partner of the 2012 CMA Music Festival. Connect with CMA online at CMAfest.com, Facebook.com/CMA and Twitter.com/CountryMusic.
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