Additional performers have been added to the 2006 CMA Music Festival, including a joint performance by Ronnie Milsap and Los Lonely Boys. Other artists added to the Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum include Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, Pat Green, Little Big Town, Joe Nichols, Josh Turner and Trisha Yearwood.
News Update: 2007 CMA Music Festival Performers
Previously announced artists performing at The Coliseum include Trace Adkins, Brooks & Dunn, Terri Clark, Billy Currington, Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood, with more to be added. “Unique musical collaborations, such as uniting Ronnie Milsap with Los Lonely Boys, and special surprise guests that are always popping up are what CMA Music Festival is all about,” said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Operating Officer. “Our fans have come to expect the unexpected from us. It is why they come back year after year. CMA Music Festival always has something fresh to offer.”
The legendary Charlie Daniels will kick off the 2006 CMA Music Festival with a dynamic performance on the Greased Lightning(R) Riverfront Stage on Thursday, June 8 at 10:00 AM.
“Each year we try to kick off CMA Music Festival with an artist who epitomizes the wonderful relationship between our fans and the artists,” said Genovese. “Charlie is an obvious choice. He embodies musical creativity, artistic and personal integrity – and the fans and our industry love him for it. And there is no artist who loves the fans more than Charlie Daniels.”
Additional artists added to the Daily Concerts on the Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages include Rhett Akins, Jessi Alexander, Keith Anderson, Rodney Atkins, BlackHawk, Blue County, Bomshel, Catherine Britt, Shannon Brown, T. Graham Brown, Tracy Byrd, Carolina Rain, Eric Church, John Corbett, Cowboy Crush, Joey Daniels, Jerry Douglas, Erika Jo, Jimmy Fortune, Todd Fritsch, The Grascals, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Jamey Johnson, Blaine Larsen, Little Texas, The Lost Trailers, Rockie Lynne, Bobby Marquez, Ashley Monroe, Megan Mullins, David Lee Murphy, Gary Nichols, Jake Owen, Shane Owens, Povertyneck Hillbillies, Jon Randall, Restless Heart, Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, Mel Tillis, Pam Tillis, Aaron Tippin, Trent Tomlinson, Trick Pony, Tanya Tucker, Lane Turner, Jimmy Wayne and Bryan White, with more to be announced soon.
Performers already announced for the Daily Concerts include Jessica Andrews, Steve Azar, The Bellamy Brothers, Lane Brody, Sonny Burgess, Emerson Drive, Jace Everett, The Fox Brothers, Susan Haynes, Hot Apple Pie, Con Hunley, Buddy Jewell, 2006 Telstra Road to Tamworth winner Nick Kingswell, Brice Long, 2006 CMA Global Artist Award winner Jason McCoy, Oak Ridge Boys, Danielle Peck, Ray Scott, Keni Thomas, Trent Willmon, Mark Wills, Darryl Worley and Michelle Wright.
All of the artists and celebrities participating in CMA Music Festival donate their time. They are not compensated for the hours they spend signing autographs and performing. In appreciation of their continued support, CMA donates half the net proceeds from the event to charity on behalf of the participating artists. To date – on behalf of the artists – CMA has donated more than $800,000, including an additional $200,000 in 2005 to aid hurricane victims.
2006 CMA Music Festival Tickets
Tickets for 2006 CMA Music Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 8-11, in Downtown Nashville, are available now with proceeds benefiting charities selected by the artists.
Gold Circle and Floor Level (Field) are SOLD OUT
Lower Level (100 level) tickets are $135 (adults) and $95 (14 and younger)
Club Level (200 level) tickets are $125 (adults) and $86 (14 and younger)
source: Country Music Association
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