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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Stormy weather leads to outdoor stage suspensions, delays at CMA Fest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Severe weather is rolling through Middle Tennessee Friday, including Nashville, where thousands of people have gathered for CMA Fest. A Tornado Watch is currently in effect for parts of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 6. While Davidson County is not covered by the watch, the area is still experiencing rainy weather. Severe storms possible through the weekend The Country Music Association announced on social media platform X at 3:08 p.m. that all outdoor daytime stages and nighttime performances at the Hard Rock Stage are suspended for the rest of the day. Attendees were urged to take shelter immediately or head to Fan Fair X inside Music City Center to enjoy more music. In addition, organizers said the opening of the gates at Nissan Stadium and Ascend Amphitheater will be delayed at least 90 minutes due to incoming storms. WATCH: Severe weather plan for CMA Fest 2025 The weather team for CMA Fest tracks any lightning activity within an 8-mile radius of the event, so if a strike happens within that zone, the festivities pause for 30 minutes, according to officials. CMA plans to provide another update on the festival by 5 p.m. Don't forget to take the power and reliability of the WKRN Weather Authority with you at all times by downloading the News 2 Storm Tracker app. 📲 Download the News 2 app to stay updated on the go.📧 Sign up for WKRN email alerts to have breaking news sent to your inbox.💻 for Nashville, TN and all of Middle Tennessee. This is a developing story. WKRN News 2 will continue to update this article as new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Metro police discuss CMA Fest safety
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville is one day away from the 52nd annual CMA Fest, which is expected to bring close to a million people to Music City. As a result, safety remains a top priority. The Metro Nashville Police Department hosted a press conference outside of Nissan Stadium on Wednesday, June 4 to discuss the hundreds of officers and other first responders that will work this weekend. Local authorities are also working with federal law enforcement partners to maintain a safe environment. Downtown Nashville businesses gear up for 2025 CMA Fest 'Right now, we don't have any credible threats to the event. We've been in contact with Homeland Security and FBI,' Metro Police Chief John Drake said. With the next three days bringing a risk of severe thunderstorms in parts of Middle Tennessee, there is also a plan in place to help people find shelter at CMA Fest if there's any severe weather. CMA Fest 2025: See which roads plan to close in downtown Nashville Metro police also encourage everyone to stay hydrated, drink responsibly, and avoid wandering away from your group. In addition to law enforcement and other emergency responders, Red Frogs will be out and about to help visitors. For a full list of recommendations for CMA Fest, follow this link. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Black America Web
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Compton Cowboys Partner With NMAAM For 2025 CMA Fest Event
Jay L. Clendenin Get ready, Nashville! CMA Fest 2025 just turned up the volume, and it's all thanks to the one and only Randy Savvy. The Compton Cowboy himself, in partnership with Audio Chateau Records and Audio Up Entertainment, is taking over the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) to host BEEN COUNTRY: Black Roots and Rhythm , a groundbreaking celebration of Black excellence in country music. RELATED: They're Cowboys And They're Coming Straight Outta Compton More information below via the official press release: 'At the event on June 6, Savvy will debut new music and donate personal artifacts to the museum's permanent collection in a groundbreaking event that celebrates the rich legacy and vibrant future of Black artists in country music. 'This moment is bigger than music—it's about reclaiming history and telling the full story of the country through the lens of the Black cowboy,' said Cortez Bryant, CMA board member and prominent music executive. 'The CMA and NMAAM deserve major praise for helping country music evolve by honoring its Black roots while opening the door to a more honest, inclusive, and representative future.' The event will feature a keynote from Grammy-nominated duo War and Treaty and live performances by prominent black artists. The NMAAM will also unveil historical artifacts curated by Savvy, drawn from his Richland Farms roots—one of the few remaining Black family-owned ranches in the U.S., located in the heart of Compton.' From its soulful roots to its modern-day trailblazers, country music has always been ours too, and Randy Savvy is here to honor that legacy in style. Expect unforgettable live performances, inspiring conversations, and a vibe that will remind everyone why Black culture is inseparable from American music history. Purchase tickets by clicking here to attend BEEN COUNTRY: Black Roots and Rhythm , featuring Savvy's aforementioned artifact unveiling, another one by The War and Treaty, and art from the likes of Zay Wilson, Tristan McIntosh, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Brei Carter, Elektrohorse, Tae Lewis and Nikki Morgan. The article ' Compton Cowboys Partner With NMAAM For 2025 CMA Fes t' was created with the help of SEE ALSO Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
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CMA Fest 2025: See which roads plan to close in downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Road closures are scheduled to begin this week in downtown Nashville as the city prepares for the world's longest-running Country music festival to return. CMA Fest will take place from June 5-8. However, road closures are set to begin as early as Thursday, May 29, days before the four-day festival is set to begin. According to festival organizers, here are road closures for the CMA Fest 2025: 1st Avenue from Demonbreun to Broadway Northbound lane of 1st Avenue from Broadway to Church Street Alley behind Acme Feed/13 Aly from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue Alley behind Acme and Pesca Lot/12 Aly from Pedestrian Bridge to 13 Aly Beginning at 7 a.m., all of these roads will close and are not expected to open until 7 p.m. Monday, June 9. Who's performing at CMA Fest? See the full 2025 lineup Meanwhile, 1st Ave. from Molloy Street to Demonbreun is expected to reopen at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4. The westbound lane of Demonbreun from 4th Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way will close at 9 a.m. and reopen by 7 p.m. One lane of Demonbreun from 4th Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way will close at 9 am. and reopen at 7 p.m. Rep. John Lewis Way from Demonbreun to Broadway will close at 6 a.m. At 7 a.m., 1st Avenue from Broadway to Church Street will close Both routes are scheduled to reopen by 8 p.m. Monday, June 9. Additionally, the westbound lane of Demonbreun from 4th Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way will close at 9 a.m. and reopen by 7 p.m. At midnight, the following routes will close to traffic flow: South 1st Street from Woodland Street to Russell Street Russell Street from 2nd Street to Titans Way Titans Way from Russell Street to Victory Avenue Victory Avenue from Titans Way to South 2nd Street All of those routes will remains closed through June 10. In addition to the closures above, Broadway from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue, and a westbound lane of Demonbreun from 4th Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way, will close at 7 a.m. Symphony Place from 3rd Avenue to 4th Avenue will close at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to reopen around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. | READ MORE | Meanwhile, a westbound lane of Demonbreun from 4th Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way will stay closed until 7 p.m. In addition to that closure, Broadway from 2nd Avenue to 4th Avenue will reopen at 3 a.m. on Monday, June 9. Demonbreun from 4th Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way 1st Avenue from Korean Veterans Boulevard to Demonbreun Molloy Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue Demonbreun from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue Westbound lane of Shelby/Korean Veterans Boulevard from South 2nd Street to 1st Avenue East lane of Broadway from 6th Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way Southbound lane of 4th Avenue South from Broadway to Demonbreun Northbound lane of 6th Avenue South from Korean Veteans Boulevard to Demonbreun Eastbound lane of Commerce Street from Rep. John Lewis Way to 3rd Avenue North Northbound lane of South 1st Street from 2nd Street to Victory Avenue All of those routes will remains closed through June 9. Both Rep. John Lewis Way from Korean Veterans Boulevard to Demonbreun Street, and Demonbreun from Rep. John Lewis Way from 6th Avenue, will stay closed until 7 p.m. From 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Rep. John Lewis Way from Korean Veterans Boulevard, and Demonbreun from Rep. John Lewis Way to 6th Avenue, will be closed. Rep. John Lewis Way from Korean Veterans Boulevard to Demonbreun Street, and Demonbreun from Rep. John Lewis Way to 6th Avenue, will be closed from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. ⏩ Beginning at 7 a.m., traffic will be closed on Rep. John Lewis Way from Korean Veterans Boulevard to Demonbreun, and Demonbreun from Rep. John Lewis Way to 6th Avenue. Officials said the roads should reopen by 7 p.m. The westbound lane of Demonbreun from 4th Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way will be closed until 10 p.m. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the northbound lane of 1st Avenue from Demonbreun to Church Street will remain closed. To learn more about the four-day festival, follow this link. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
UPI
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
CMA Fest: Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban among Spotify House performers
1 of 4 | Kelsea Ballerini is scheduled to perform on the Spotify House mainstage at the June 5-7 CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- Country stars including Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, Shaboozey, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman have been announced as Spotify House mainstage performers at the June 5-7 CMA Fest 2025. Spotify announced on social media that Spotify House will return to Nashville's Ole Red during this year's festival, with 37 performers announced and the promise of "more surprise guests." Performers on Thursday, June 5, include Zimmerman, Urban, Noah Cyrus, Parker McCollum, Riley Green and the Zac Brown Band. Friday performers are set to include the Brothers Osborne, Dasha, Dylan Scott, Little Big Town and Cameron Witcomb. Dust off your boots and grab your denim because Spotify House is BACK See you at Ole' Red in Nashville from June 5th - June 7th with some of your favorite artists. Spotify (@Spotify) May 21, 2025 Country stars scheduled to hit the stage Saturday include Ballerini, Shaboozey, Wilson, Rascal Flatts and Carly Pierce. "We're thrilled to return to Nashville and bring back the beloved Spotify House at Ole Red, as we celebrate a decade of Hot Country -- our flagship country music playlist," Jackie Augustus, Spotify's lead of country and folk artist partnerships, said in a statement provided to
