32 Matching Articles for "CMA Fest 2019"
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Matt Rogers
After getting to know Country Artist Matt Rogers, it is safe to say that our conversations have become more personal and fun. As we at together for our on-camera conversation inside the media room at this year's Country Music Festival, I shared that I would absolutely throw a...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Josh Gallagher
When an artist has new music to release, events like Nashville's Country Music Festival is a great way to promote it. If you are a fan that is lucky enough to have experienced CMA Fest, chances are, you scored an EP or two from new up and coming artists. One of the most sp...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Leaving Austin
Having the opportunity to interview an artist that is brand new to me is always exciting. Usually, I have so many questions for them that I often find it difficult to keep our conversation within the time allotted. Thankfully Austin Machado, Davis Forney, and Michael Stevens of L...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Jordan Rager
While sitting backstage at Alley Taps during this year's Country Music Festival, Jordan Rager stopped by for an on-camera conversation with me. One of the first things I noticed about Rage was how extremely polite and kind he was. As soon as we sat down for the interview,...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Kalie Shorr
During our CMA Fest interviews, I know I am always going to have an opportunity to reconnect with an artist that I have bonded with during a previous on-camera conversation. In fact, I tend to get aggressive when making sure that these artists are on my schedule as I love keeping...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: James Dupré
After getting to know artist James Dupré, it is easy to see why he is adored by so many. From his boyish smile to his overall charm and positive outlook, Dupré makes interviewing him a breeze. Whether he is sharing the news of soon welcoming a new baby gir...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Honey County
While at this year's CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee, I tried my best to find time to explore Fan Fair X in order to watch some of our artists perform, check out the interesting vendor booths, and of course make time to enjoy some freshly made, smooth and creamy ice cre...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Holloway Road
When interviewing artists, I love when I am able to hear new ideas and approaches to creating music. Knowing that there is no right or wrong way of doing something that you love, hearing a unique approach to something is always exciting for me. Unbeknownst to me, Holloway Road wa...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Cherie Oakley
When an even like CMA Fest comes to an end, there is always a plethora of emotions running through me. While I am relieved that I have made it through the four-day country music festival in one piece, I am saddened that the constant reunions with artists I have bonded with such a...
CMA Fest 2019 with MIssy: Brennley Brown
Sometimes a big city such as Nashville, Tennessee, can feel like an incredibly small world. During this year's Country Music Festival, Music City was home to one of the most amazing reunions that I have ever been a part of. I imagine for artist Brennley Brown and her family,...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Spencer Crandall
During this year's Country Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee, I finally got to have a long-overdue conversation with country artist Spencer Crandall. From our first interview in 2016 at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, California, to our recent CMA Fest...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Kaylee Rutland
When I first met Kaylee Rutland, I immediately connected with her. She is very easy to speak with and oddly enough loves Sour Patch Kids and coffee as much as I do. Being that I knew she was going to be on my schedule for day two of our CMA Fest interviews, I slipped her a new bo...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Kaylee Rose
First Time CMA Fest performer Kaylee Rose was all smiles as she sat with me for our on-camera conversation inside the media room at Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, during this year's Country Music Festival. Rose was surprised by her adoring fans and was even pre...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Blue Honey
As you may have guessed, not all of our CMA Fest interviews are 100% music. Sometimes we have to talk about products that we love and cannot get enough of before we get to the music. In our conversation with Blue Honey, we did just that. I am pretty sure that Troy Brooks and K...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Mark Mackay
During the second day of this year's Country Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee, I was excited to see that Mack Mackay was on my schedule of interviews. Every time I have the chance to speak with him, I know we are going to laugh and have a good time. He always shares gre...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Lewis Brice
Having the ability to form friendships with artists that I have been fortunate enough to interview is a true blessing. When I am able to share that blessing with someone else, it becomes that much more meaningful and special. Having the opportunity to introduce Lewis Brice t...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Lockeland
Though CMA Fest 2019 has wrapped up, our on-camera conversations with many talented artists continue. On day two of the 4-day music festival, I sat with Lockeland for a follow-up interview from their debut release of "Til The Cows Come Home". Kyndon Oakes, Michale...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Walker Montgomery
Being able to sit with an artist as they experience an event for the first time as an artist is always a lot of fun. Luckily for me, I sometimes get to experience multiple first-time event appearances with the same artist. This was the case with country artist Walker Montgomery....
Press Release: CMA Fest 2020 Four Day Passes On Sale Friday, August, 2!
JULY 31, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOUR-DAY PASSES FOR CMA FEST 2020 ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, AUG. 2 “CMA Fest,” The Music Event of Summer Airs Sunday Aug. 4 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network NASHVILLE—Four-day pa...
Press Release: “CMA FEST” BRINGS TODAY’S BIGGEST HITS TO ONE STAGE AUGUST 4TH
JULY 25, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “CMA FEST” BRINGS TODAY’S BIGGEST HITS TO ONE STAGE SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 AT 8/7c ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK The Music Event of Summer Features More Than 30...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Jenna Paulette
When CMA Fest approaches each year, we always try to be fully prepared for early mornings and late nights as there is always so much going on and far too much to possibly experience it all. As it turns out, the same is true for many of the artists we interview as well. F...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Swon Brothers
From the beginning of my career as a music journalist, I have been blessed with many opportunities to interview artists that I admire. Though I have been afforded several hundred interviews to date, there are only a few that hold a special title such as my "first offici...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Queeva
Center Stage Magazine staff are full of excitement as rising country artist Queeva releases her debut album How Do You Know today, Jully 14th, 2019. When I first met Queeva, I was truly impressed by her. Being able to watch her career continue to progress has been t...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Brinn Black
When it comes to meeting new people, you never know how you will connect or what you will find that you have in common. It is during these moments that you can find a kindred spirit, someone who gets what you have gone through, or even someone you feel is your long lost twin. For...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Zach Stone
In the world of interviews, it is important to make the artist feel comfortable and avoid any awkward moments of silence or discomfort. Though sometimes despite your best efforts those moments still occur from time to time. If you are lucky, however, you will form a bond with som...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Alexis Ebert
If you have not yet gotten to know Alexis Ebert, now is the time. Between fun stories, powerful vocals, emotional deliveries, laughter, and brutal honesty, Ebert is an artist who is not afraid to be herself while being a bright light in this world. As I caught up with her...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: John Berry
To know John Berry is to love him. Not only is this remarkably talented man humble and kind, but he is also an inspiration to many. When the news broke that Berry had throat cancer, he immediately brought his fans and friends along on his positive journey. His optim...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Leah Turner
Finally, after years of doing our first interview together, Leah Turner and I were able to meet face to face for an on-camera conversation during CMA Fest. I cannot tell you how happy I was to finally have this moment with Turner. Not only is she a fantastic singer, but she...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Drew Baldridge
When it comes time to schedule artist interviews for events such as CMA Fest, I become a little needy. The reason being that if I have connected with an artist previously, I cannot leave them off my schedule as we simply must reconnect and have fun. This was absolutely the c...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Brett Kissel
Reuniting with artists such as Brett Kissel at the annual Country Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee is always sure to be a good time. As Kissell and I sat for another conversation about his career and what he has been up to for the past year, I had no idea that he w...
CMA Fest 2019 with Missy: Gone West
Kicking off our CMA Fest 2019 coverage is the band Gone West. While attending this year's Country Music Festival, the members of Gone West had a lot to celebrate. In addition to the incredible bonds of friendship and love that this foursome is fortunate enough to have, they a...
Press Release: ENTER THE CMA FEST ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE DRAWING
MAY 16, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ENTER THE CMA FEST ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE DRAWING TO WIN PRIZES, ARTIST MEET-AND-GREETS INSIDE XFINITY FAN FAIR X, SPECIAL PERFORMANCES AT THE HGTV LODGE AND MORE Registration for CMA Fest Fan Access Presented by Budweiser is Open&...
