KYLE MURPHYStaff Writer

While Coffee County prepared for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, this past weekend saw Nashville welcoming country music artists and fans for the 2024 CMA Festival.

Part of CMA Fest that fans had the chance to experience was exclusive listening sessions from George Dickel and Holler, where artists stopped by the sessions to perform intimate sets before taking the stage at CMA Fest during the weekend.

Performing on Friday, June 7, at the listening session included Hannah Dasher, Harper O’Neill, Ben Chapman and Angie K, while Owen Riegling, Matt Koziol, John Hollier and Kashus Culpepper performed on Saturday, June 8.

The 51^st annual CMA Fest also featured performances across the city of Nashville from 49 Winchester, Lainey Wilson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, The War and Treaty, HARDY and more. A three-hour primetime concert special will air on ABC June 35 at 7 p.m. and will stream on Hulu the following day. The special will be hosted by Jelly Roll and Ashely McBryde and will feature various performances from artists throughout the weekend.