The ABCs of CMA Music Festival
So, what have I seen at the CMA Music Festival this year? Well, that's as easy as ABC.
A is for Australians - Before the event officially started, I checked out some international showcases in the honkytonks of Lower Broadway. Some of it was terrible, and one guy traveled all the way from Australia to sing "Crazy." (Um, I think we've all heard that before.) My personal favorite was Troy Cassar-Daley, with his smooth baritone, traditional bent and songs reminiscent of Randy Travis, Doug Stone and non-silly Joe Diffie. If I ever get to Australia, hopefully I can hear some more.
B is for Bluegrass - On the first official day of the festival, I strolled down to the Sommet Center to hear The SteelDrivers, a hotshot bluegrass band with a blues influence. Usually, the quick melodies in bluegrass put a spring in my step, but this band's approach is kind of down and dirty - and I love it. Chris Stapleton is one hell of a singer and it's always a treat to hear Tammy Rogers on harmony. Later in the afternoon, I checked out The Dan Tyminski Band, who were previewing music from an album that comes out next week. That's some mighty good pickin', boys.
C is for Country - Last night I attended the stadium show with a friend who grew up in the Nashville area, but has never been to the festival. She loved it, up and down and sideways. Personally, I get the biggest kick out of Kellie Pickler and I enjoyed her new songs a lot, too. Overall, this year's festival has been a refreshing reminder that country fans in Nashville have it made. Where else are you going to see Sugarland, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Jewel and Montgomery Gentry, all in one night? Even better, we've got three more nights to go....
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Always Right says:
D is for Dying cow, which is what Taylor Swift sounds like when she sings live.
Rachel says:
If you can’t say anything nice, KEEP IT OFF THE BLOG! NO ONE wants to hear your negative comments!
bkb says:
it’s true, she can’t sing. It’s time people admit it and stop all the excuses. It is what it is, no talent.
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sweetnlow says:
Don’t be a hater..and if you must don’t read article of said object of you hatrid. personally i love swift and am watching nashville star premere monday just to hear her sing.
good to find new talent also. if your negativity doesn’t get in the way of listening to up and coming talent…
Tim says:
My ABC’s of CMA Music Festival, is tell ABC to stay home, I am tired of being told when to cheer and shout, etc. Having to do two and three takes so they can make money off of Fan Fair, and then they raise the prices for next year.
The Performers were GREAT!!! But since ABC has been involved we lost the second stage at the nightly shows and have to sit for 15 to 20 minutes, when we could be listening to other performers, it use to be non stop music for 3 to 4 hours.
Keith Urban was fantastic and when he signed his guitar and gave it to that Lady, that is what Fan Fair is all about. But because most of the Performers were only allowed to do two to three songs, some did 4 to 5, they barely get going and they are done because we have to wait while they change the stage for the next performer.
carrie brewington says:
I WANT TO THE CMT COUNTRY MUSIC FASTIVAL THIS YEAR I Had
Fun meeting all the star I Wish all Country Music pepole
good Luck this Year God Bless all the Country Music People
I Reailly had fun this year at the 2008 CMT COUNTRY MUSIC
FASTIVAL MY NAME IS CARRIE ELAINE BREWINGTON I AM A BIG
FAN OF COUNTRY MUSIC WELL I AM GOING NOW OK GOD BLESS
COUNTRY MUSIC
carrie brewington says:
I Am A Big Fun of Randy Travis I Love hes Music I Wish
have got to see him at the 2008 CMT COUNTRY MUSIC FASTIVAL
he sing good and hes a great Tv star to and I Also like
Clint Black I Love hes Music to and Carrie Underwood
I Just Love her Music and Fatih hill I Love her Music and
Tim Mcgraw I Reailly would have Love to get to meet Him
I Love hes Music and I Love Travis Tritt I Would Love to
Have got to meet him to I Love Travis Tritt Music this is
all I Have to say I Loved going to the CMT COUNTRY MUSIC
FASTIVAL this Year!
June 11,2008
My Name is Carrie Brewington