Billboard Country Live Bring Three Nights Of Celebration To Nashville
Harper Grace performs at Billboard Country Live On the Rise. Photo: Michael Hickey/Billboard via Getty Images
Billboard Country Live hosted three nights of events in Nashville last week during CMA Fest.
Ella Langley attends the Billboard Country Power Players event. Photo: Jason Kempin/Billboard via Getty Images
The week kicked off on Wednesday (June 4) with “Billboard Country Power Players,” an exclusive gathering honoring the executives, creatives, and artists who are driving country music, hosted by Reyna Roberts and featuring a performance from Carin León. This year’s honorees included BigXthaPlug for the Innovator Award, Ella Langley for the Rising Star Award, Riley Green for the Groundbreaker Award, Jim Asker for the Farewell “False Cover” Tribute, Tatum Allsep for the Impact Award, Stacy Vee for Executive of the Year and Little Big Town for the Ben Vaughn “Song Champion of the Year” Award. Little Big Town wrapped the night with a performance.
On Thursday (June 5), Bud Light presented live music inside a packed Category 10, hosted by Carissa Culiner, with performances from Alexandra Kay, Ashley Cooke, Drew Baldridge, Max McNown, Mitchell Tenpenny and Roberts.
On Friday (June 6), Billboard spotlighted Annie Bosko, Cooper Alan, Graham Barham, Harper Grace with surprise guests Franklin Jonas, Jake Worthington, Tayler Holder and Timmy McKeever through its “Country On The Rise” event.
Mitchell Tenpenny at the Billboard Country Live concert.
Shaboozey and BigXthaPlug attend the Billboard Country Power Players event. Photo: Jason Kempin/Billboard via Getty Images
Max McNown at the Billboard Country Live concert.
Little Big Town perform at the Billboard Country Power Players event. Photo: Jason Kempin/Billboard via Getty Images
Alexandra Kay at the Billboard Country Live concert.
