In the near future, CMA Fest will undergo significant changes due to the upcoming construction of a new stadium for the Tennessee Titans. The current format of the festival will not be the same anymore.
After hosting the festival's main shows for many years, the current Nissan Stadium will be replaced by a new venue where the shows will take place once it is finished.
According to the Country Music Association, they have ongoing plans to collaborate with the Tennessee Titans every year during CMA Fest. They are excited about hosting country music fans in Nashville for the evening concerts at the newly constructed stadium.
A brand new stadium, appropriately called the New Nissan Stadium, is going to be constructed on the eastern side of the current Nissan Stadium, situated along the East Bank of the Cumberland River. The construction is planned to commence later this year, and the stadium is expected to open in 2027.
Fans of country music will still have the option to reach the New Nissan Stadium from downtown Nashville by utilizing the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.
The new venue for the Titans will be a completely enclosed facility that is specifically designed to provide fans with an enhanced experience. It will offer breathtaking views of Nashville, have a see-through roof, and include a generous 12,000 square feet of community space that can be utilized throughout the year.
CMA Fest, originally known as Fan Fair, is considered the ultimate experience for country music fans. It first took place in 1972 with only 5,000 fans at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium. Over the years, it has grown into one of the largest annual events in country music, attracting tens of thousands of guests from around the world. The festival features over 250 performances by various artists on nine different stages in Music City.
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