Taylor Swift will give the final performance of the 2011 CMA Music Festival Sunday, June 12, at the nightly concerts at Nashville’s LP Field.
The crossover sensation has performed at CMA Fest every year since 2006 when she burst onto the country music scene.
“Taylor has been a strong supporter of CMA Music Festival….We are thrilled to welcome her back,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer.
This summer will mark the 40th anniversary of the country music spectacle, which began as Fan Fair in 1972.
“As we celebrate 40 years of CMA Music Festival, it is exciting to see Taylor and all our performers continue the legacy of Fan Fair which spotlights the unique relationship between country music artists and their fans,” said Moore.
To celebrate the 2010 CMA Music Festival, Swift held a 15-hour autograph signing session in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
The 2011 CMA Music Festival will be held in downtown Nashville June 9 – 12 with the following scheduled performers:
Thursday, June 9
Jason Aldean (with a special guest Kelly Clarkson)
Easton Corbin
Sara Evans
Brad Paisley
Zac Brown Band (with special guest Alan Jackson)
Friday, June 10
Sheryl Crow
Lady Antebellum
Reba
Ashton Shepherd
Sugarland
Keith Urban
Saturday, June 11
Trace Adkins
Little Big Town
Martina McBride
Rascal Flatts
Josh Turner
Chris Young
Sunday, June 12
The Band Perry
the JaneDear girls
Miranda Lambert
Darius Rucker
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift
To purchase tickets to the CMA Fest, visit http://CMAFest.com.
