CmaMusicFest

Zac Brown Band, Jason Aldean, Easton Corbin, Sara Evans and Brad Paisley were among the artists who welcomed fans to CMA Music Fest 2011 with a memorable show Thursday night at Nashville's LP Field. Daytime temperatures soared into the upper 90s in Music City, but as night fell over the stadium, a gentle breeze wafted through the crowd and music filled the air...

Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Josh Thompson, Steve Wariner and Jerrod Niemann are among the stars who have donated guitars for a good cause. The third annual Guitars of the Stars Benefit Auction, scheduled for June 9 at Nashville's Hall of Fame Park, will raise money for the Opry Trust Fund...

Country music fans get ready! The Country Music Association has announced the dates for the 2011 CMA Music Festival: June 9-12, 2011. Four-day ticket packages will go on sale Monday, August 23 at 11 AM ET. Fans can purchase their tickets through Ticketmaster or by calling 1-800-745-3000...

Reba, Josh Turner, Miranda Lambert, Julianne Hough, Keith Urban and surprise guest Kid Rock made it a night to remember for fans Friday evening at Nashville's LP Field during CMA Music Fest. Fans were treated to special giveaways -- including two guitars autographed by all the evening's participants -- as well as surprise appearances by Sarah Buxton and Little Big Town and even an on stage wedding

Country artists and fans alike are getting ready for this week's CMA Music Festival, the four-day event, which began in 1972 as Fan Fair. The festival draws more than 400 artists and celebrities who perform at various venues around Nashville and also hold autograph sessions...