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CMA Fest 2023 in pictures

CMA Fest brought out the stars – and the fans!

by Preshias Harris and photojournalist Tori Perry

Lainey Wilson rocks the Stadium. Photo: Tori Perry

The 50th CMA Fest took over Nashville June 8 – 11, 2023 and set attendance records with visitors from all fifty states and more than fifty countries. The stars and the artists-on-the-rise certainly did not let the fans down!

In addition to nightly shows at Nissan Stadium, fans enjoyed shows at the Chevy Riverfront Stage, the Dr. Pepper Amp Stage, Chevy Vibes Stage, Maui Jim Reverb Stage, and the Hard Rock Stage.

Fans also experienced one-of-a-kind programming at Fan Fair X inside Music City Center, along with several brand activations and partners that took over Lower Broadway.

Jason Aldean thrills the CMA Fest crowd. Photo: Tori Perry
Keith Urban brings his high energy to the Nissan stage. Photo: Tori Perry
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Lainey Wilson brings pure-as-honey vocals to Bell Bottom Barn Dance

Lainey Wilson headlines TSC Emerging Artists Program showcase

By Preshias Harris

Lainey Wilson continues to prove that she is among the undisputed leaders of a new generation of country artists with her appearances during the 50th CMA Fest, June 8 – 11, 2023.

Lainey Wilson wows the fans at her Bell Bottom Barn Dance. Photo: Roxy Moure

Lainey is the reigning CMA Female Artist of the Year and the ACM Female Vocalist of the Year and is one of most nominated (and awarded) artists at the recent Award shows for the CMA, the ACM and CMT.

During CMA Fest, Lainey seemed to everywhere from an early Thursday show at Riverfront Stage to a Friday night appearance at Nissan Stadium, sharing the stage with Tanya Tucker and Elle King.

It’s hard to keep up with a ball of energy like Lainey Wilson but I managed to catch her Bell Bottom Barn Dance, a showcase for the Tractor Supply Emerging Artists Program, joining the crowd of fans that filled the Bell Tower Event Space.

The talent search program was created to discover and support emerging country artists who live and love what TSC calls “Life Out Here.”   The program partnered with country stars Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, Dustin Lynch, Lauren Alaina, and Kat & Alex, along with Opry Entertainment Group.

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