CMA Fest 2023 Starts Thursday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The world’s longest-running country music festival starts Thursday.

It’s CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary!

Some of the proceeds from the event support music education initiatives across the country, but a lot of activities are free.

It’s all taking place in downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday.

Festival-goers can take advantage of dozens of shows and meet-and-greets featuring some of the most well-known, and up-and-coming country music artists.

For a schedule of events, and to buy tickets, go here.