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CMA Fest 2024 Kicks Off with Star-Studded Performances
CMA Fest 2024 kicks off with surprises
CMA Fest 2024 kicked off on Thursday, June 6th, with a lineup that delivered on its promise of bringing country music’s biggest stars to Nashville.
The first day of the four-day festival was packed with surprises, including Dolly Parton’s announcement of her new hotel and museum in downtown Nashville, a line of Dolly wines, and more.
At Nissan Stadium, nighttime shows didn’t disappoint, with Ashley McBryde bringing out special guest Gretchen Wilson for a performance of “Redneck Woman.” Another surprise performance was Post Malone’s appearance on the Nissan platform stage, where he performed “I Had Some Help” and told the crowd about an upcoming country LP in the works. Malone also welcomed Blake Shelton to the stage.
The night at Nissan Stadium ended with Lynyrd Skynyrd giving the crowd fan favorites like “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Gimme Me Three Steps,” and “Freebird,” with special guest guitarist Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top.
Dolly Parton kicks off CMA Fest with a bang
Dolly Parton kicked off the Close-Up stage at CMA Fest 2024, where she confirmed the news of her new hotel and museum in downtown Nashville, a line of Dolly wines, and more.
Parton’s appearance was just one of the highlights of the first day of Fan Fair X, where fans lined up hours ahead of time wrapped around Music City Center.
Other highlights from the first day of CMA Fest 2024 included performances by Ashley McBryde, Jordan Davis, and Riley Green.
Post Malone surprises CMA Fest with country performance
Post Malone made a surprise appearance at CMA Fest 2024 on Thursday, June 6th, performing “I Had Some Help” and telling the crowd about an upcoming country LP in the works.
Malone also welcomed Blake Shelton to the stage for a performance of “Over You,” a song they co-wrote for Shelton’s 2019 album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country.
Malone’s appearance at CMA Fest was a major surprise, as he is not typically known for his country music. However, his performance was well-received by the crowd, and it is sure to generate buzz for his upcoming country album.
Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks CMA Fest with fan favorites
Lynyrd Skynyrd closed out the first night of CMA Fest 2024 with a set that featured all of their classic hits, including “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Gimme Me Three Steps,” and “Freebird.”
The band was joined by special guest guitarist Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, who added his own unique style to the performance.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s performance was a fitting end to the first day of CMA Fest 2024, which was filled with star-studded performances and surprises.
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