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Through The Lens, Part 2: 2014 CMA Music Festival

June 6, 2014/by Jessica Nicholson

Last night’s (June 5) BMI Tailgate Party kicked off with a bang as more than 4,000 CMA Music Festival-goers enjoyed amazing performances from Sara Haze, David Fanning and headliner Josh Thompson. The fun continues on the South Lawn of LP Field all weekend long with free performances from some of country music’s brightest up-and-coming stars, including Black Jack Billy, Brett Eldredge, Natalie Stovall & The Drive, and many more.

Pictured (L-R): BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Jody Williams; BMI Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Leslie Roberts; Josh Thompson; BMI Senior Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Bradley Collins

Pictured (L-R): BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Jody Williams; BMI Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Leslie Roberts; Josh Thompson; BMI Senior Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Bradley Collins. Photo: Erika Goldring

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Samsung Galaxy took part in the CMA Music Festival 2014 with multiple events throughout Nashville, including the Samsung Artist Lounge, which welcomed artists including LeAnn Rimes, Billy Ray Cyrus, Thompson Square, Cassadee Pope and others.

LeAnn Rimes at the Samsung Galaxy Lounge.

LeAnn Rimes at the Samsung Galaxy Lounge.


Thompson Square at the Samsung Galaxy Artist Lounge

Thompson Square at the Samsung Galaxy Artist Lounge

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Thomas Rhett joined with Second Harvest Food Bank for his annual Fan Club party during CMA Music Festival. Rhett, along with 50 lucky fans, spent time serving others in the Middle Tennessee area by packaging 5,000 pounds of product at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.

Hands On Nashville President & CEO Brian Williams and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee President & CEO Jaynee Day honor Thomas Rhett for his contributions in the fight against hunger. Photo: Jamie Vess

Hands On Nashville President & CEO Brian Williams and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee President & CEO Jaynee Day honor Thomas Rhett for his contributions in the fight against hunger. Photo: Jamie Vess

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Tyler Farr‘s Top 10 hit  “Whiskey in my Water” inspired a surprise fan marriage proposal during CMA Fest.

 Pictured: Columbia Nashville artist Tyler Farr with fans Nate Wilcox and Alisha Gioups during Tyler's autograph signing at the Country Music Hall of Fame during CMA Fest.

Pictured: Columbia Nashville artist Tyler Farr with fans Nate Wilcox and Alisha Gioups during Tyler’s autograph signing at the Country Music Hall of Fame during CMA Fest.

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Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.
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