Friday, March 5, 2010

McGraw Set For CMA Fest; Jackson, Currington, Pickler Also Added

Tim McGraw is set to make his return to the CMA Music Fest. He's among the newly confirmed performers for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field. His appearance at the event this summer will mark the first time McGraw has participated in the annual festivities in nearly a decade. McGraw last performed at the CMA Music Fest in 2001, when he made a surprise guest appearance during Kenny Chesney's set during the Nightly Concerts. The last time McGraw was officially included in the CMA Music Fest lineup was in 2000.

But Tim isn't the only addition -- Alan Jackson, Kellie Pickler, and Billy Currington are now on board as well. They're beefing up a lineup that already includes Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, and Brad Paisley. Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, and the Zac Brown Band are also part of the lineup. The 2010 CMA Music Fest features four days of activities including fan club meetings, meet and greet opportunities, concerts, and other events. It's scheduled to take over downtown Nashville from June 10th through the 13th.