Are Australian artists about to take over Nashville? It looks that way, with Countrytown favourites Lane Pittman, Andrew Swift, Taylor Moss, and Wade Forster added to the already expansive CMA Fest line-up.
Each will take the acoustic Spotlight Stage inside Fan Fair X from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Thursday through Saturday and 11:00 AM-4:00 PM on Sunday (CMA Fest runs from 6-9 June), and attendees will have the chance to meet some of Australia’s finest artists.
CMA Fest noted in a recent press release, “Entry into Fan Fair X is included with all CMA Fest four-night stadium passes. A limited number of single-day ($10) and four-day ($25) Fan Fair X tickets can be purchased now at CMAfest.com/FanFairX.”
Reacting to his addition to this year’s CMA Fest extravaganza, Lane Pittman wrote on social media, “JUST ANNOUNCED!! I’m performing at #CMAfest on the Spotlight Stage inside Fan Fair X to support music education through the CMA Foundation. Plus, don’t miss my Meet & Greet session right after next to the stage. I can’t wait to say hi! America here I come!!”
Andrew Swift added, “NASHVILLE IMMA COMIN’! I’m so excited to be making my way back to the states to perform at my first CMA Fest next month! If you’re going to be in town I’ll be showcasing on the Spotlight Stage at Fan Fair X on the Thursday.”
Taylor Moss wrote, “I’M PLAYING CMA FEST NASHVILLE. Cannot believe I’ve been selected to come showcase my lil country songs all way from Australia. I’ve been absolutely dying to share this news!!! Thank you CMA for having me!! See you next month”.
Wade Forster said, “AMERICA. I have heard your words over the last 2 years and I am finally heading to you, NASHVILLE to be specific.
“JUST ANNOUNCED! I’m performing at CMA Fest on the Spotlight Stage inside Fan Fair X to support music education through the CMA Foundation. Plus, don’t miss my Meet & Greet session right after next to the stage. I can’t wait to say hi!”
In addition to announcing the acts performing inside Fan Fair X, CMA Fest revealed that the legendary Dolly Parton will kick off the celebrations and welcome the artists taking the Spotlight stage on Thursday, 6 June. Rachel Smith will also host a special conversation with Parton.
Pittman, Swift, Moss, and Forster will join previously announced Australian artists Travis Collins, Casey Barnes, and Zac & George at this year’s CMA Fest, while Kaylee Bell will represent New Zealand.
The artists from the other side of the globe join a line-up led by Kelsea Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, HARDY, Luke Bryan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lainey Wilson, Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde, Bailey Zimmerman and more, while artists including Chayce Beckham, Drake Milligan, Lauren Alaina, Mickey Guyton, The War And Treaty, Alexandra Kay, Blanco Brown, HunterGirl, and many more will perform.
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