The annual CMA (Country Music Association) Fest is back for another year, with the 2023 edition scheduled to be held from June 8 to June 11, 2023, in downtown Nashville.The four-day event, which will feature performances by artists such as Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean among others, was announced via a post on the official Instagram page: View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAll daytime events are free and open to the public. Four-night passes are priced at $374 plus processing fees. Single-night passes are priced at $89 plus processing fees. All passes are available from https://cmafest.com, as well as www.ticketmaster.comCMA 2023 will feature six stages and over 80 artistsThe four-day CMA fest, which will be held across six stages, is set to host more than 150 performers across its stages. In a general statement, CMA fest chief executive Sarah Trahern said:“We are so excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of CMA Fest this year!. A lot has changed since our early days of Fan Fair but all these years later, the heart of the festival remains that special connection between the fans and the artists."The CEO continued:"We are truly grateful to everyone who has supported us throughout the years and we look forward to celebrating this milestone with all of our attendees in June. Stay tuned for much more!”The full list of performers and their stages is given below:Nissan Stage:Day 1, June 8, 2023:Luke CombsDan + ShayJordan DavisTyler HubbardDay 2, June 9, 2023:HARDYCody JohnsonMiranda LambertKeith UrbanLainey WilsonDay 3, June 10, 2023:Jason AldeanEric ChurchLittle Big TownJon PardiOld DominionDay 4, June 11, 2023:Jimmie AllenDierks BentleyLuke BryanAshley McBrydeTim McGrawCarly PearceNissan Platform Stage:Day 1, June 8, 2023:Ashley CookeRVSHVDDay 2, June 9, 2023:Dalton DoverHailey WhittersDay 3, June 10, 2023:Ian MunsickAlana SpringsteenDay 4, June 11, 2023:Megan MoroneyNate SmithCherry Riverfront Stage:Day 1, June 8, 2023:Lauren AlainaChayce BeckhamTravis DenningCorey KentIan MunsickMacKenzie PorterLily RoseElvie ShaneWarren ZeidersDay 2, June 9, 2023:Priscilla BlockAshley CookeMadeline EdwardsKylie MorganParmaleeRestless RoadJameson RodgersDylan ScottHailey WhittersLainey WilsonDay 3, June 10, 2023:Cooper AlanTenille ArtsTyler BradenJackson DeanMorgan EvansCaylee HammackMaddie & TaeKameron MarloweNiko MoonMatt StellDay 4, June 11, 2023:Ingrid AndressDanielle BradberyBRELANDJon LangstonChase MatthewDrake MilliganMegan MoroneyRunaway JuneConner SmithNate SmithDr. Pepper Amp Stage:Day 1, June 8, 2023:Frankie BallardKidd GDavid NailThe Red Clay StraysSeaforthShenandoahAlanaSpringsteenDay 2, June 9, 2023:A Thousand HorsesAvery AnnaKassi AshtonTyler FarrUncle KrackerFrank RayRita WilsonDay 3, June 10, 2023:Blanco BrownCraig CampbellJosh GracinErin KinseyAlexander LudwigDylan MarloweJamie O’NealPam TillisDay 4, June 11, 2023:Rodney AtkinsMackenzie CarpenterCallista ClarkAshland CraftThe FrontmenChrissy MetzWilliam Michael MorganChancey WilliamsCherryfront Vibes Stage:Day 1, June 8, 2023:Dillon CarmichaelAdam DoleacRyan GriffinHalle KearnsTiera KennedyMeghan PatrickShane ProfittCanaan SmithDay 2, June 9, 2023:Tyler BoothChapel HartCatie OffermanDrew ParkerJosh RossGeorgia WebsterMark WillsDay 3, June 10, 2023:Dalton DoverHannah EllisCarter FaithHome FreeKat & AlexJerrod NiemannNoah ThompsonKasey TyndallDay 4, June 11, 2023:Spencer CrandallBrett KisselElla LangleyKimberly PerryTyler RichRVSHVDThompson SquareAnne WilsonReverb Stage:Day 1, June 8, 2023:Casey BarnesAbbey ConeDrew GreenThomas MacBryan MartinGriffen PalmerPillbox PattiRiley RothLathan WarlickDay 2, June 9, 2023:Kyle ClarkMelanie DyerJonathan HutchersonMeg McReeMadeline MerloMatt SchusterAustin SnellStephen Wilson JrDay 3, June 10, 2023:Ben ChapmanJustin ChampagneDavid J Willie JonesNeon UnionPeytan PorterBrandon RatcliffTigirlily GoldAnna VausDay 4, June 11, 2023:Tanner AdellTaylor EdwardsChase McDanielLogan MichaelDavid MorrisPatrick MurphyLauren WatkinsSam WilliamsMore about CMA Festival and its historyThe CMA Music Festival began as the Fan Fair, a collaboration between WSM radio and Country Music Association 1972, quickly becoming one of the largest events in the country, with artists such as Paul McCartney and Garth Brooks performing at the festival in its initial years.The festival was initially organized by the major recording labels, who did not pay artists to perform at the event, resulting in a negative perception of the event within both artist and fan circles.In 2004, the CMA renamed the festival to CMA Music Fest to reinvent the event and deal with its negative perception. The event has seen sold-out shows since then, with the 2015 event drawing crowds from 39 non-US countries.