Marching In:
CMA Music Fest opens next Wednesday (6/9) at 11:30am with the Chevy-sponsored Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade in downtown Nashville featuring Grand Marshal Brenda Lee, Lynn Anderson, Katie Armiger, Rodney Atkins, the Band Perry, Bo Bice, Ash Bowers, Carter Twins, Jeff Cook, Diana DeGarmo, Fast Ryde, Colt Ford, Brantley Gilbert, Gloriana, Josh Gracin, the Grascals, the Harters, Buddy Jewell, KingBilly, Jesse Lee, LoCash Cowboys, Lonestar, Jerrod Neimann, James Otto, Danielle Peck, Point of Grace, Marty Raybon, Pam Tillis, Trent Tomlinson, and Chuck Wicks. The free Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party featuring Bria Kelly, David Nail, Wicks, Niemann, Joe Nichols and Randy Houser will follow at the Bridgestone Arena Plaza. Complete schedule here.
The CRS 2026
Print Special
featuring: Hey-Hi, AI: Emerging Uses
Best CRS Takeaways Ever
Label Contacts • New Faces
Travis Daily: The Interview
Inside This Issue:
MC-Yay At Ryman Lunch
Disruption Junction
You Look Like You Love Me
The Day Ahead
The 2026 Grammy
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 Grammy Nominees