2009 CMA Music Festival Announces Riverfront Park Concert Lineup

The excitement is building for the 2009 CMA Music Festival, scheduled for June 11-14 in Downtown Nashville, as the first artists performing on the free Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park are announced. Artists include Eric Church, Jessica Harp, James Otto, Ashton Shepherd, Chuck Wicks and many more.
To make it easier on families trying to stay afloat during the current economic climate, this year CMA is offering all four days of the Daytime Stage performances for free to the public. Fans can enjoy great musical performances while relaxing on the sloping bank of the Cumberland River. The concerts are fun in the sun within easy walking distance of all the Festival event sites, with food vendors, activities and more. Four-day ticket holders will enjoy early access and exclusive use of the popular Photo Line at Riverfront.
The first performers to be announced for the Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park are listed below in alphabetical order:
Thursday, June 11: Bellamy Brothers, Diamond Rio, Neal McCoy, Heidi Newfield, James Otto, Randy Rogers Band, Ashton Shepherd, Phil Vassar and Chuck Wicks.
Friday, June 12: John Anderson, Eric Church, Bucky Covington, "The Honky Tonk Tailgate Party" (featuring Trent Willmon, Jeff Bates, Mark Wills), Randy Houser, Oak Ridge Boys, Jamie O'Neal, Aaron Tippin and Clay Walker.    
Saturday, June 13: Bill Anderson, Keith Anderson, Tracy Byrd, Jason Michael Carroll, Emerson Drive, Lost Trailers, Jo Dee Messina, Lorrie Morgan and Chris Young.
Sunday, June 14:  Eli Young Band, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Gloriana, Josh Gracin, Jessica Harp, Joey & Rory, Joe Nichols, Collin Raye / Restless Heart and Darryl Worley.
More artists will be announced soon. Artists and schedules are subject to change. Visit www.CMAfest.com for updated performance schedules.