BREAKING

EventsFestivalsMusic

The Ultimate Guide to Making the 50th Annual CMA Fest the Best One Yet — What to Do and Who to See

Saturday, June 10th

Cooper Alan performs at the Vibes Stage in Walk of Fame Park on Saturday, June 11 during CMA Fest 2022 in downtown Nashville.

Another day of CMA Fest means another day of extraordinary performances!

Beginning at 10 AM at the Chevy Riverfront Stage, Tyler Braden, Kameron Marlowe, Caylee Hammack, Matt Stell, Tenille Arts, Niko Moon, Jackson Dean, Maddie & Tae and Morgan Evans will take the stage for some must-see performances, ending with a stellar set from social media sensation Cooper Alan at 4:45 PM.

Afterwards, the Maui Jim Reverb Stage will run from 10:15 AM to 4:15 PM, beginning with a performance from Andrew Jannakos, ending with a performance from Willie Jones and featuring one-of-a-kind sets from Anna Vaus, Ben Chapman, Peytan Porter, Brandon Ratcliff, Justin Champagne, David J, Tigirlily Gold and Neon Union in between.

The Chevy Vibes Stage will also begin at 10:15 AM with a highly-anticipated performance from Noah Thompson, followed by budding country stars Carter Faith, Hannah Ellis, Kat & Alex, King Calaway, Dalton Dover, Home Free and Kasey Tyndall. Noah Hicks will then close out the day at Walk of Fame Park with a must-see set at 4:15 PM, but we guarantee that all nine performances are sure to knock your socks off!

Blanco Brown performs at the Riverfront Stage on Sunday, June 12 during CMA Fest 2022 in downtown Nashville.

The fun definitely does not stop there. The Dr. Pepper Amp Stage will feature performances from Puddin (K.Michelle), William Michael Morgan, Josh Gracin, Alexander Ludwig, Erin Kinsey, Blanco Brown, Dylan Marlowe, Craig Campbell and Pam Tillis from 10:15 AM to 4:15 PM, and we can guarantee that you will not want to miss any of these spectacular sets.

Mike Marks, Sean Stemaly, The Drums, BoomTown Saints, Zandi Holup, Tyler Dial, War Hippies, Jordan Fletcher, Troubadour Blue and Reid Haughton will take over the Hard Rock Stage, beginning at 10:15 AM and ending at 4:15 PM. If you’re looking for dinner and a show, the iconic Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville is the place to be.

With all of these incredible performances aside, we can’t forget about “The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience” over at Fan Fair X. Brothers Osborne will be featured as the “Artist of the Day” at the CMA Close-Up Stage, while Christiana Alaire, Track 45, James Johnston, Harper O’Neill, Jenna Paulette, Laci Kaye Booth, Roberta Lea, AJ Kross, Landon Parker, Brennley Brown, The Chattahoochies and Julia Cole will showcase their talent at the CMA Spotlight Stage.

While your day is sure to be filled with TONS of fun already, the nighttime performances are where the magic truly happens…

Jason Aldean performs during the 2022 CMA Fest, June 9-12 in Downtown Nashville.

On night three of CMA Fest, you definitely will not want to miss the A-list lineup at the Nissan Stadium Main Stage, consisting of country legends Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi and Eric Church.

8:30 PM: Jason Aldean took over the Nissan Stadium Main Stage at CMA Fest last year, and he is ready to do it all over again, even bigger and better than before. With brand new singles “Try That In A Small Town” and “Tough Crowd,” fans speculate that Aldean may have a project in the works. In addition to classics like “You Make It Easy,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” “She’s Country,” “Big Green Tractor” and more, will attendees get to hear some unreleased tunes during his CMA Fest set? We will just have to wait and see!

9:10 PM: Consisting of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, Little Big Town will show all attendees that teamwork makes the dream work at the Nissan Stadium Main Stage. With smash hits like “Girl Crush,” “Day Drinking,” “Better Man,” “Little White Church” and more, their performance is sure to be nothing short of sensational.

9:55 PM: Following Little Big Town is yet another group, Old Dominion, ready to get the crowd at the Nissan Stadium Main Stage up on their feet. With their new EP, Memory Lane, hitting all music streaming platforms on June 23rd, attendees can expect to hear a glimpse into the upcoming project with some unreleased tracks, as well as recent singles like “Memory Lane,” “Ain’t Got A Worry,” “Freedom Like You,” “Easier Said With Rum” and more.

10:35 PM: Its going to be a party at the Nissan Stadium Main Stage with a stellar set from Jon Pardi! At the tail end of 2022, the country superstar released a 14-track project titled Mr. Saturday Night, featuring smash hits like “Last Night Lonely” and “Your Heart Or Mine,” which are sure to make it into his highly-anticipated CMA Fest set — We can’t wait to see what else his performance has in store!

11:20 PM: There is no doubt that Eric Church will finish out day three of CMA Fest with a bang, performing country classics like “Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand,” “Heart On Fire,” “Smoke A Little Smoke” and more. If you are looking to see a true country crooner take the Nissan Stadium Main Stage, you will not want to miss Church’s soon-to-be legendary set.

To top it all off, Ian Munsick and Alana Springsteen will put on quite the show at the Nissan Stadium Platform Stage at 9:00 PM and 9:45 PM, performing just feet away from Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi and  Eric Church as they take over the Nissan Stadium Main Stage. 

With three days of CMA Fest in the books filled with phenomenal performances, day four is sure to end the weekend with a bang — We can’t wait to see what the final day will have in store!

Author

  • Melanie Rooten

    Originally from Southern California and currently residing in Music City, Melanie graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BA in Journalism before beginning her career as a music and entertainment journalist. Beginning to work for Celeb Secrets and Celeb Secrets Country as an intern in May of 2022, she has also contributed to Holler, Music Mayhem, Country Now, Country Chord, We Got This Covered and Decider throughout her career thus far. When she is not working, Melanie enjoys going to concerts and music festivals, binging her favorite television shows, spending time with her friends and family and cheering on the Oklahoma Sooners (of course).

1 2 3 4 5
Originally from Southern California and currently residing in Music City, Melanie graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BA in Journalism before beginning her career as a music and entertainment journalist. Beginning to work for Celeb Secrets…

Related Posts