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Nashville Celebrates Country
Sunday, November 9
Music City Walk of Fame Induction
Seven Nashville notables will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame, which begins at the Hall of Fame Park and works its way up Demonbreun Street toward Music Row. The 2008 inductees include Trace Adkins, Little Richard, Martina McBride, Michael McDonald, Elvis Presley, Randy Travis, and Country Music Hall of Fame member and former CMA Executive Director Jo Walker-Meador.
- Time: 2:00-4:00 PM/CT
- Location: Hall of Fame Park, Demonbreun Street, between Fourth and Fifth Avenues
Monday, November 10
Chevy interactive exhibits
Elements include Chevy’s vehicle displays of the all new Traverse & Malibu, Corvette ZR1 and the Silverado, enter-to-win sweepstakes and giveaways!
- Time: 12 Noon-8:00pm
- Location: Sommet Center Plaza at Fifth Avenue and Broadway
- Cost: Free and open to the public
Tuesday November 11
Chevy CMA Awards Kickoff Concert and Interactive Exhibits
- Time: 12 Noon-7:00pm (Concert begins at 4pm)
- Location: Sommet Center Plaza at Fifth Avenue and Broadway
- Cost: Free and open to the public
Elements include Chevy’s vehicle displays of the all new Traverse & Malibu, Corvette ZR1 and the Silverado, enter-to-win sweepstakes and giveaways!
Opry at the Ryman
The Grand Ole Opry returns to its original home at the Ryman Auditorium on this special night of music. Performers include Suzy Bogguss, Eli Young Band, Jack Ingram, Del McCoury, and Lorrie Morgan.
- Time: 7:00-9:00 PM/CT
- Location: Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North
- Cost: Adults $51.00/$39.00/$36.00 (children ages 4-11 $51.00/$29.00/$26.00).
For more information or to order tickets call (615) 871-OPRY, or (800) SEE-OPRY (733-6779).
CMA Songwriters Series presented by American Airlines
Enjoy the show as the songwriters perform some of their hits as well as give insight into the stories behind the songs
Participating songwriters include
- Ashley Gorley
“You’re Gonna Miss This” / Trace Adkins, “All-American Girl” / Carrie Underwood, “Don’t Forget To Remember Me” / Carrie Underwood - Kelley Lovelace
“All-American Girl” / Carrie Underwood, “Ticks” / Brad Paisley, “Laughed Until We Cried” / Jason Aldean - Dave Berg
“Stupid Boy” / Keith Urban, “If You’re Going Through Hell” / Rodney Atkins, “Moments” / Emerson Drive - Deanna Bryant
“Forever Love” / Reba McEntire, “Stupid Boy” / Keith Urban, “Don’t Make Me” / Blake Shelton
- Time: 9:30 PM/CT
- Location: Hard Rock Cafe, 100 Broadway
- Cost: $20 [ Buy Tickets Online ]
Wednesday Nov. 12
“Good Morning America”
Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus kick off CMA Awards day with a concert performance on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” The public is invited to come out for this free event.
- Time: 7:00-8:00 AM/CT
- Location: Chevy Stage, Sommet Center Plaza, corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway
- Cost: free and open to the public
“The 42nd Annual CMA Awards”
“Country Music’s Biggest Night” is broadcast live from the Sommet Center on the ABC Television Network.
- Time: 7:00-10:00 PM/CT
- Location: Sommet Center, 501 Broadway
- Cost: Ticket prices begin at $110 for Bronze-level seating (upper level); $327.75 for Silver-level seating (club level); and $382.50 for Gold-level seating (lower level). All prices include sales tax but exclude applicable service/handling fees.
Tickets for the 2008 CMA Awards are on sale now and can be purchased by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com; calling (615) 255-9600; or in person at the Sommet Center box office, 501 Broadway (corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in Nashville).
XM Radio
XM Radio’s Jon Anthony will host the free outdoor concert, where Rodney Atkins, the Eli Young Band, Kevin Costner and Modern West, and Heidi Newfield will take the stage. Other elements include Chevy’s vehicle displays of the all new Traverse & Malibu, Corvette ZR1 and the Silverado, enter-to-win sweepstakes and giveaways!