More Artists Announced for CMA Music Festival

Alan Jackson photo courtesy of Arista Nashville

February 28, 2007 — This year's CMA Music Festival promises to be bigger than ever with the announcement of a huge group of artists added to the lineup. Last year more than 161,000 fans attended the festival, now in its 36th year. The festival (formerly known as Fan Fair) continues to spotlight the unique relationship between country artists and their fans while raising funds to support music education in Nashville's public schools.

Artists added to the lineup are Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Dierks Bentley, Big & Rich, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, LeAnn Rimes and Gretchen Wilson are among the latest additions to the lineup. Additional artists added include John Anderson, Jeff Bates, John Berry, Blue County, Lane Brody, Sarah Buxton, Laura Byrna, Donovan Chapman, Earl Thomas Conley, Bucky Covington, Cowboy Crush, Amy Dalley, Dusty Drake, Katrina Elam, Emerson Drive, Jace Everett, Flynnville Train, Todd Fritsch, Josh Gracin, The Grascals, Andy Griggs, Ty Herndon, Little Texas, Ashley Monroe, Megan Mullins, Gary Nichols, Jerrod Niemann, Michael Peterson, Povertyneck Hillbillies, Julie Roberts, Ray Scott, Jeffrey Steele, Aaron Tippin, Trent Tomlinson, Trick Pony, Gene Watson, Bryan White, Jett Williams, Trent Willmon, Mark Wills and Darryl Worley.

"The CMA Music Festival artist performer lineup truly reflects the diversity of our format," said Tammy Genovese, CMA chief operating officer. "We have today's hitmakers, legends and rising stars from the worlds of contemporary and traditional country, bluegrass and more. If you want to experience the best of country music, you'll find it everywhere you turn during CMA Music Festival."

Performers already announced include Jason Aldean, Bomshel, Catherine Britt, Luke Bryan, Sonny Burgess, Carolina Rain, Eric Church, Cole Deggs & the Lonesome, Adam Harvey, Heartland, Jypsi, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Blaine Larsen, Little Big Town, The Lost Trailers, Martina McBride, Neal McCoy, Reba McEntire, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jamie O'Neal, Jake Owen, Danielle Peck, Pirates of the Mississippi, Sugarland, Pam Tillis, Carrie Underwood, the Wreckers and Chris Young. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks, and surprise artist performances are also being planned.