UMG Nashville announces Music Is Universal event

As part of the 2017 CMA Music Festival, Universal Music Group Nashville announces a Music Is Universal event taking place from June 7-11 in Downtown Nashville. The Budweiser Dome presented by Rated Red will feature live music and will debut 360◦ concert films from superstars Eric Church, Gary Allan, Kip Moore, Lady Antebellum and more set against an immersive 360◦ video projection across a 70-foot ceiling. Live performances produced by the Emmy-winning online music series “Skyville Live” kick off Wednesday (June 7th) with a post CMT Awards concert by Gary Allan; “Throwback Thursday” featuring Bellamy Brothers, Deana Carter, Mark Collie, The Kentucky Headhunters and Shenandoah; plus a surprise concert by a multi-Grammy Award-winning super group on Friday. Weekend performances include Lauren Alaina, Clare Dunn, Maddie & Tae, Eric Paslay, Canaan Smith and more. In addition to her live performance on Saturday night, Lauren Alaina will premiere her brand new movie Road Less Traveled. All events will take place in an air-conditioned venue and are free and open to the public.

The Budweiser Dome presented by Rated Red will be constructed on site just steps away from Music City Center at the corner of 8th Ave. S and McGavock St. The completed structure will stand 26 feet tall and feature a 70-foot ceiling for 360◦ video projection. With flooring provided by industry leaders Dura-Trac, the Budweiser Dome presented by Rated Red promises to offer fans an exceptional music experience.

MUSIC IS UNIVERSAL / BUDWEISER DOME PRESENTED BY RATED RED SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, June 7th

· 7 pm – Doors Open
· 8 pm – 360 CONCERT FILM: Gary Allan/Live From Austin
· 10 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Gary Allan

Thursday, June 8th

· 11:30 am – 360 CONCERT FILM: Kip Moore/Live From Las Vegas
· 12 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Suzy Bogguss
· 1:15 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Bellamy Brothers
· 2:30 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Mark Collie
· 3:45 pm– LIVE PERFORMANCE: Shenandoah
· 4:45 pm– LIVE PERFORMANCE: The Kentucky Headhunters
· 6 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Deana Carter
· 7 pm – 360 CONCERT FILM: Gary Allan/Live From Austin
· 11 pm – 360 CONCERT FILM: Eric Church/Live From Red Rocks

Friday, June 9th

· 3:45 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Special Grammy Award-winning surprise show
· 5 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Special Grammy Award-winning surprise show
· 6 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Special Grammy Award-winning surprise show
· 7 pm – 360 CONCERT FILM: Lady Antebellum/Live From Bakersfield
· 9 pm – 360 CONCERT FILM: Gary Allan/Live From Austin
· 11 pm – 360 CONCERT FILM: Eric Church/Live From Red Rocks

Saturday, June 10th

· 11 am – 360 CONCERT FILM: Eric Church/Live From Red Rocks
· 2:30 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: CB30
· 3:30 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Canaan Smith
· 4:45 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Maddie & Tae
· 6 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Lauren Alaina
· 7 pm – EXCLUSIVE MOVIE PREMIERE: Road Less Traveled starring Lauren Alaina
· 9 pm – 360 CONCERT FILM: Lady Antebellum/Live From Bakersfield
· 11 pm – 360 CONCERT FILM: Gary Allan/Live From Austin

Sunday, June 11th

· 11 am – 360 CONCERT FILM: Jimmy Buffett/Alive and Loud, Presented by Margaritaville TV
· 11:30 am – 360 CONCERT FILM: Kip Moore/Live From Las Vegas
· 12 pm – 360 CONCERT FILM: Eric Church/Live From Red Rocks
· 1 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Disney Music Group presents Temecula Road
· 2 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Brandon Lay
· 3 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Clare Dunn
· 4:15 pm – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Eric Paslay
· 5 pm – 360 CONCERT FILM: Gary Allan/Live From Austin
· 9 p, – 360 CONCERT FILM: Lady Antebellum/Live From Bakersfield
· 11 pm – 360 CONCERT FILM: Eric Church/Live From Red Rocks

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