Nearly 100,000 Fans Gather For CMA Fest

CMA Fest presented by SoFi, held from June 4-June 7, welcomed an estimated 100,000 fans each day from all 50 states and 39 countries. From Russell Dickerson welcoming Nashville’s own RePublic High School marching band students to help him kick off CMA Fest at the Chevy Riverfront Stage on Thursday morning, to surprises at Nissan Stadium including Florida Georgia Line’s highly anticipated return, Jelly Roll’s surprise set and Fetty Wap joining Russell Dickerson for a moment no one saw coming, along with more than 90 acts making their CMA Fest debut, songwriters and up-and-coming acts getting the spotlight, Brandon Lake bringing Cowboy Church to the Chevy Riverfront Stage and so much more, the festival was a huge success. Plus, this year, more than 10,000 workers, from site crews and production staff to security and television production teams, came together to make CMA Fest possible.

“The surprises, the collaborations, the whole industry coming together for four days every summer—none of it happens without the fans, the artists, and everyone across our community who shows up for it, year after year,” shares Sarah Trahern, Chief Executive Officer of CMA. “What a run it’s been. As we say goodbye to this era, I’m excited to see what we build over the next 25 years.”
The festival holds deeper meaning as well, with a portion of its proceeds going towards the CMA Foundation, which is celebrating its 15th year of supporting music education programs for students across the country.

The 54th CMA Fest will take place in Nashville next year from June 10 – June 13.