More Performers Announced for the 2011 CMA Music Festival

The second round of performers has been announced for the nightly concerts at Nashville's LP Field during the CMA Music Festival, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Brad Paisley, the Zac Brown Band, Easton Corbin, Sara Evans, the JaneDear Girls, Little Big Town, Ashton Shepherd, Josh Turner and Chris Young are set to perform during the annual four-day event, being held June 9-12 in Downtown Nashville.

"You're talking about your most intense fan base and group of people being in the same place at the same time once a year," Brad tells The Boot. "Fan is short for fanatics, and these people are fanatics. I mean, they plan their vacation around this festival. So, I love playing that festival. These are people who are very serious about music. They know every word, they want to hear certain songs, they want to meet you. They want access, and they get it at this, and it's really a great thing to be a part of."

"I love Music Fest every year," Sara exclaims. "It's just a phenomenal thing to be able to experience that and feel so loved and appreciated ... it's very humbling, as well."

The artists are asked to sign numerous items, some more unusual than others. "A toothpick, an unused toothpick," Josh Turner tells The Boot laughing. "It was quite challenging actually, and it didn't look anything like my autograph."

Previously announced performers include Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, the Band Perry, Sheryl Crow, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban. More artists will be announced in the coming weeks.