CMA Fest reveals Fan Fair X programming

Non-stop music and entertainment on two stages and more

Fan Fair X is the heart of the CMA Fest experience – where fans get one-of-a-kind opportunities to connect with country music artists in person. From celebrity panels, games and partner activations to unforgettable performances and meet-and-greets, Fan Fair X will deliver more than 173,000 square feet of air-conditioned fun inside Music City Center Thursday, June 9th through Saturday, June 11th from 10 am until 5 pm local time and Sunday, June 12th from 10 am until 4 pm local time. Venue doors open daily at 9 am.

Returning to the festival’s origins this year, meet-and-greet sessions are first-come, first-served. The schedule of meet-and-greets inside Fan Fair X will be released in the Official CMA Connect App before the end of May. All CMA Fest four-day passes include entry into Fan Fair X. Single day ($12.95) and four-day ($27.95) Fan Fair X tickets are available now at CMAfest.com. Taxes and fees included.

Taking the mic on the Spotlight Stage inside Fan Fair X from 11 am until 4:50 pm Thursday-Saturday and 11 am until 3:50 pm on Sunday are Skyelor Anderson, Angie K, Kaylee Bell, Belles, Brei Carter, CB30, Abbey Cone, Crawford & Power, Johnny Dailey, Shelby Darrall, Tyler Dial, Rodell Duff, Everette, FINMAR, Ben Gallaher, Max Jackson, Greylan James, Paige King Johnson, Halle Kearns, Kimberly Kelly, Madison Kozak, Gabe Lee, Grace Leer, Thomas Mac, Miko Marks, Catherine McGrath, Megan Moroney, Patrick Murphy, O.N.E the Duo, Redferrin, SixForty1, Southerland, Jenny Tolman, Tyler Reese Tritt, Troubadour Blue, Brit Taylor, Twinnie, Kasey Tyndall, Anna Vaus and Stephen Wilson Jr. Additionally, ASCAP presents Martin McDaniel, Gina Venior and Jason Tucker; BMI presents Whitney Daane, Jobe Fortner, Taylor Goyette and Leslie Roberts and SESAC presents Joe Fox, Marla and Brett Sheroky.

Returning fan favorite, the CMA Close Up Stage, is an experience like no other, where fans can get up close and personal each day with their favorite artists via interactive panels, informative presentations, intimate performances and more. Featured Artists of the Day will be Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, and Chris Tomlin.

Additional highlights include panels with Jimmie Allen, Cody Alan, Trisha Yearwood, Lauren Alaina, Caitlyn Smith, Breland, Blanco Brown, Shy Carter, Song Suffragettes, Brian Kelley, Hillary Scott, Catie Offerman, Sacha, TikTok stars Cooper Alan, Spencer Crandall, Alexandra Kay and Thomas Mac, Jessie James Decker, The Gatlin Brothers, Craig Morgan and others..

A limited number of four-day passes, plus newly announced single night tickets, for the Nissan Stadium nightly concerts are available. Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Russell Dickerson, Alan Jackson, Lady A, Parker McCollum, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Cole Swindell, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Zac Brown Band and more will take the stage.

Chris Janson and Cole Swindell will headline two nights of CMA Fest Nighttime Concerts at Ascend Amphitheater on Friday, June 10th and Saturday, June 11th. Tickets are required for entry.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn

Buddy Iahn founded The Music Universe when he decided to juxtapose his love of web design and music. As a lifelong drummer, he decided to take a hiatus from playing music to report it. The website began as a fun project in 2013 to one of the top independent news sites. Email: info@themusicuniverse.com