Fans Flock To Spotify House During CMA Fest 2023

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Reba McEntire performs onstage at Spotify House during CMA Fest 2023. Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images for Spotify

Spotify House at Ole Red in downtown Nashville was the place to be during the 2023 edition of CMA Fest, which took place Thursday (June 8) through Sunday (June 11). Lines started blocks away from Ole Red for the renowned event of free music, special surprises and lots of fun.

Diplo performs onstage at Spotify House during CMA Fest 2023. Photo: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Spotify

Thursday’s lineup included Brett Young, Avery Anna, 49 Winchester, Ashley Cooke, Conner Smith, Warren Zeiders, Ingrid Andress, Chayce Beckham, Riley Green, Sam Hunt, Jordan Davis and Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley on the main stage as well as Mae Estes, Logan Crosby, Lauren Watkins, Sam Barber, Nolan Taylor and Wyatt Flores on the Fresh Finds stage.

Some highlights on Thursday included a CMA Fest 50th Spotlight Performance from Billy Currington as well as a surprise performance by Kelsea Ballerini.

On Friday, fans heard from Mackenzie Carpenter, Josh Ross, Ella Langley, Dalton Dover, Ian Munsick, Dierks Bentley, Chase Rice, Tenille Arts, Brian Kelley, Jon Pardi, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley and Chris Young on the main stage. The Fresh Finds stage featured Graham Barham, Abbey Cone, Grant Gilbert, Halle Kearns, Harper Grace and Payton Smith.

Pictured (L-R): Mary Catherine Kinney (Spotify), Dustee Jenkins (Spotify), Sam Hunt, Kelsea Ballerini, Jeremy Erlich (Spotify) and Rachel Whitney (Spotify) at Spotify House during CMA Fest 2023. Photo: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Spotify

One of the highlights of the whole festival took place at Spotify House on Friday, when Reba McEntire made a surprise performance. She sang a new song set for release this fall, “Seven Minutes In Heaven,” in addition to her top hits.

Day Three at Spotify House featured music from Tanner Adell, Dylan Marlowe, Restless Road, Hailey Whitters, Colbie Caillat, Kameron Marlowe, Mickey Guyton, Luke Grimes, Danielle Bradbery, Ruston Kelly, Brothers Osborne and Cheat Codes + Friends on the main stage as well as Haley Mae Campbell, David Unlayao, Rodell Duff, Meg McRee, Griffen Palmer and Dipper on the Fresh Finds stage.

Fans were surprised on Saturday by performances from Craig Morgan and Turnpike Troubadours.

Pictured (L-R): Miller Guth (Spotify), Mary Catherine Kinney (Spotify), Jackie Jones (RIAA), Martha Earls (Neon Coast), Dylan Schneider, Joey Russ (Neon Coast), Rachel Whitney (Spotify) and Jackie Augustus (Spotify) pose as Schneider celebrates the Gold certification of his single “How Does It Sound” at Spotify House during CMA Fest 2023. Photo: Ed Rode/Getty Images

On the last day of Spotify House, fans heard from Dylan Schneider, Lily Rose, Alana Springsteen, Mitchell Tenpenny, Kimberly Perry, Kylie Morgan and Lady A on the main stage. The Fresh Finds stage featured Matt Schuster, Shelby Darrall, Wyatt McCubbin, Angel White, Kasey Tyndall and Shaylen. Fans were also thrilled by a surprise performance from Megan Moroney on Sunday.

Another highlight from Spotify House was Schneider receiving his first ever RIAA plaque. “Thank you so much! This is the coolest moment ever. I was wondering if this would ever happen and now I got two [plaques] in one year,” he shared about the achievement. “Thank you guys for listening to this music! I appreciate it and it’s great because we get to play this song right now.”

With another CMA Fest in the books, Spotify House once again proved to be a must-see destination at the beloved festival.

Mickey Guyton performs onstage at Spotify House during CMA Fest 2023. Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images for Spotify

Mitchell Tenpenny performs onstage at Spotify House during CMA Fest 2023. Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images for Spotify

Hailey Whitters performs onstage at Spotify House during CMA Fest 2023. Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images for Spotify

Chase Rice performs at Spotify House during CMA Fest 2023. Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images for Spotify

Danielle Bradbery performs onstage at Spotify House during CMA Fest 2023. Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images for Spotify

Pictured (L-R): Rodell Duff, Haley Mae Campbell and David Unlayao perform on the Fresh Finds Rooftop at Spotify House during CMA Fest 2023. Photo: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Spotify

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