CMA Fest Day 1: Label Takeovers, Spotify House, Riverfront Stage, More

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Post Malone performs at Spotify House during CMA Fest at Ole Red on June 6, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images

CMA Fest 2024 officially kicked off yesterday (June 6) in downtown Nashville. Performances from the biggest names and rising newcomers in country music were present from 10 a.m- 2 a.m this morning.

Down by the Cumberland River, Dylan Scott opened up the beloved Chevy Riverfront Stage yesterday. Other performers included Jackson Dean, Dylan Marlowe, Chase Matthew, Matt Stell, Lauren Alaina, Runaway June, Corey Kent, Warren Zeiders and Bryan Martin. 

Over at Ole Red, Spotify began its three day takeover for their annual Spotify House event. The day kicked off with Old Dominion and featured performances from Cole Swindell, Dylan Gossett, Ella Langley, Graham Barham, Jordan Davis, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan,Mackenzie Carpenter, Mitchell Tenpenny,Russell Dickerson, Tanner Adell and Tyler Hubbard. The evening came to an end with a surprise performance from Post Malone, who also brought up Blake Shelton for a special duet. The two also surprised Nissan Stadium attendees earlier in the night.

The Fresh Finds Rooftop was also buzzing with performances from country newcomers Aidan Canfield, Vincent Mason, Zach Top, Ashley Anne, Hannah McFarland and Max McNown. 

Tyler Hubbard. Photo: Chris Hollo

UMG Nashville began their four day takeover of Skydeck. Attendees saw performances from Tyler Hubbard, Tucker Wetmore, Bryce Leatherwood, Catie Offerman, Caylee Hammack and Kylie Morgan. Hubbard also took some time to chat with TV personality Graham Bunn while on stage, while Hammack and Morgan held their own fan club parties.

Warner Music Nashville also kept the party going with their Heatwave House at Barstool Nashville. Festival-goers enjoyed performances from William Beckahm, Matt Schuster, The Castellows, Braxton Keith, Chase Matthew, Dasha, Cole Swindell, Tyler Braden and Drew Parker.

Pictured (L-R): BMI Foundation Trustee and BMI Vice President, Creative, Clay Bradley; Madi Hendry; BMI Assistant Vice President, Creative, Mason Hunter. photo: Erika Goldring

The BMI Foundation presented singer-songwriter Madi Hendry with the 2024 Dolly Parton Songwriters Award at the CMA Fest & Ryman Block Party. Hendry won the award for her song “Time Is A Thief,” which was submitted and chosen amongst 300 song submissions.

Catie Offerman. Photo: Chris Holo

Pictured (L-R): Justin Luffman (VP Artist Development, WMN), Anna Cage (VP Radio, WMN), Mike Dupree (SVP Creative Director, WMN), Cole Swindell, Ben Kline (Co-Chair/Co-President, WMN), Cris Lacy (Co-Chair/Co-President, WMN), Kristen Williams (SVP Radio & Commercial Partnerships, WMN), Tom Martens (VP Radio Accounts, WMN). Photo: Courtesy of WMN

Pictured (L-R): Standing: Alex Lund (Dasha Management), Victoria Mason (SVP Strategic Marketing & Analytics, WMN), Jamie Younger (VP Artist Development, WMN), Anna Cage (VP Radio, WMN), Kelly Bolton (VP A&R, Warner Records), Kristen Williams (SVP Radio & Commercial Partnerships, WMN), James Marsh (Director of Radio Accounts, WMN), Tom Martens (VP Radio Accounts, WMN), Axel Hyge (SVP Streaming Strategy, Warner Records), Connor Hunt (Director Media & Strategic Development, Warner Records)
Kneeling: Cris Lacy (Co-Chair/Co-President, WMN), Jeremy Rubin (VP Adult Formats & Analytic, Warner Records), Dasha, Ben Farber (VP Streaming & Revenue, Warner Records), Katy Cooper (Dasha Management). Photo: Courtesy of WMN

Dylan Scott & his WME team. Photo: Courtesy of Press On Publicity

Max McNown & Hannah McFarland perform at Spotify House during CMA Fest at Ole Red on June 6, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images

Pictured (L-R, front row): Kristen Williams (SVP Radio & Commercial Partnerships, WMN), Stephanie Wright (SVP A&R, WMN), The Castellows, Isaac Green (SVP A&R, Warner Records), Jamie Younger (VP Artist Development, WMN). (L-R, back row): James Marsh (Director of Radio Accounts, WMN), Tom Martens (VP Radio Accounts, WMN), Ben Kline (Co-Chair/Co-President, WMN), Anna Cage (VP Radio, WMN).

Thomas Rhett performs at Spotify House during CMA Fest at Ole Red on June 6, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Getty Images

Tucker Wetmore. Photo: Chris Hollo

Pictured: (L to R): Anna Pittman (VP Artist Development, WMN), Ben Kline (Co-Chair/Co-President, WMN), Ashley McBryde, Cris Lacy (Co-Chair/Co-President, WMN)

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