The CMA Music Festival Day 3 Update
Day 3 of the CMA Music Festival had another great day of performances and another big lineup at Nissan Stadium which included performances from Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, Dustin Lynch and Kelsea Ballerini.  With a surprise performance from Sam Hunt.  Despite the sweltering heat, the fans were again out in full force, packing the Chevy Riverfront Stadium for performances from Michael Ray, Tyler Farr and Cassadee Pope.

Some of the highlights from today:

Chevy Riverfront Stage:
Parmalee opened Day 3 at the Riverfront stage. With some incredible performances from from RaeLynn, Chase Bryant, William Michael Morgan, Cassadee Pope, Devin Dawson, Tyler Farr, Dylan Scott, Corey Smith, and Michael Ray closed out Day 3 of the Chevy Riverfront Stage.

Xfinity Fan Fair X (At Music City Center):
The Radio Disney stage had performances by Lindsay Ell, Devin Dawson, and Jimmie Allen.  The CMA Close Up Stage featured Dustin Lynch (Artist of the Day), Garth Brooks, Hunter Hayes and the Song Suffragettes

Forever Country Stage:
Tracy Lawrence started things off at the Forever Country Stage which is set up in Ascend Park, right next to Ascend Amphitheater.  More great artists scheduled to perform at the Forever Country Stage including: Mila Mason, John Berry, and Jamie O’Neal.

HGTV Lodge:
HGTV had more great artists today participating at their Lodge.  Some of the artists that were on Day 3 were:   Trisha Yearwood, Lindsay Ell, Morgan Evans, Lee Ann Womack, The Property Brothers, Dustin Lynch and Lauren Alaina.

Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage (Ascend Amphitheater):
There was a ton of great performances at the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage was Morgan Evans, Tegan Marie, Michael Ray and Cole Swindell.

Nissan Stadium:
As the day shows came to a close, it was time to head over again to Nissan Stadium for more of the biggest names in Country Music to take to the stage.  Last night’s performances were Lee Ann Womack, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, and a special surprise performance from Sam Hunt.

Some of the must see shows for the final day of CMA Fest (Day 4) are:

Chevy Riverfront Stage:
Maddie & Tae will open Day 4 at the Riverfront stage. Be looking for some great performances from Canaan Smith, Home Free, Morgan Evans, A Thousand Horses, Morgan Wallen, Scotty McCreery, High Valley, Easton Corbin and Craig Campbell will be closing out the final day of CMA Fest at the Chevy Riverfront Stage.

Xfinity Fan Fair X (At Music City Center):
The Radio Disney stage has performances by Caroline Jones, Noah Schnacky, CB30, Jillian Jacqueline, Stephanie Quayle, Emily Hackett, and Hayley Orrantia.  The CMA Close Up Stage will feature Kelsea Ballerini (Artist of the Day), Bill Anderson, Ray Stevens, Restless Heart, Exile and Naomi Judd.

Forever Country Stage:
More great artists scheduled to perform at the Forever Country Stage including: Terry McBride, Andy Griggs, Exile, Mark Wills, David Ball, Joe Diffie, Mark Collie, and Blackhawk.

HGTV Lodge:
Closing out the final day of CMA Fest at the HGTV Lodge are:  Maddie Tae, Eric Paslay, and The Cadillac Three.

Nissan Stadium:
Day 4 has another great lineup of entertainment.  Some of the great artists to look forward to are:  Ricky Skaggs, Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Bebe Rexha and Luke Bryan will be closing out the final night at Nissan Stadium.  There are also rumors about the Backstreet Boys making an appearance and performing their latest big hit with Florida Georgia Line.

This is the final day of the 2018 CMA Music Festival.  Make sure you wear plenty of sunscreen and stay hydrated.