CMA Music Festival 2005
Links to all the events we covered at the 2005 CMA Music Festival.
2005 City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge - Greer Stadium - June 9, 2005
Recap of the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge, held at Greer Stadium on June 9, 2005. Artists participating: Blake Shelton, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Blue County, Amy Dalley, Josh Turner, Emerson Drive, Billy Dean, Chris Cagle, Bryan White, Lila McCann, Kassie DePaiva, Rick Trevino, Mark Wills, Craig Morgan, Cowboy Troy, Julie Roberts, Jeff Bates, Andy Griggs, Cledus T Judd, Keni Thomas, SheDaisy, Hot Apple Pie, Linda Davis, Jason Aldean, Josh Gracin
Recap of the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge, held at Greer Stadium on June 9, 2005. Artists participating: Blake Shelton, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Blue County, Amy Dalley, Josh Turner, Emerson Drive, Billy Dean, Chris Cagle, Bryan White, Lila McCann, Kassie DePaiva, Rick Trevino, Mark Wills, Craig Morgan, Cowboy Troy, Julie Roberts, Jeff Bates, Andy Griggs, Cledus T Judd, Keni Thomas, SheDaisy, Hot Apple Pie, Linda Davis, Jason Aldean, Josh Gracin
Andy Griggs' Archery Tournament - Coliseum Grounds - Lot R. East - June 9, 2005
Recap of Andy Griggs' Archery Tournament, held at the Coliseum parking Lot R. East on Jun 9, 2005. Artists participating are: Rhett Akins, Tracy Byrd, Greg Cook of Ricochet, Ty England, Troy Gentry, Andy Griggs, Gary Levox, Daniel Lee Martin, Craig Morgan, Daryle Singletary, Rusty Tabor, Keni Thomas, Neil Thrasher and Aaron Tippin
Recap of Andy Griggs' Archery Tournament, held at the Coliseum parking Lot R. East on Jun 9, 2005. Artists participating are: Rhett Akins, Tracy Byrd, Greg Cook of Ricochet, Ty England, Troy Gentry, Andy Griggs, Gary Levox, Daniel Lee Martin, Craig Morgan, Daryle Singletary, Rusty Tabor, Keni Thomas, Neil Thrasher and Aaron Tippin
Andy Griggs' Fan Club Party - June 8, 2005 - Wildhorse Saloon
Recap of Andy Griggs' Fan Club Party and Concert, held at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 8, 2005.
Recap of Andy Griggs' Fan Club Party and Concert, held at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 8, 2005.
Blake Shelton's Fan Club Party - June 8, 2005 - Wildhorse Saloon
Recap of Blake Shelton's Fan Club Party, held at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 8, 2005.
Recap of Blake Shelton's Fan Club Party, held at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 8, 2005.
Brad Cotter's Fan Club Party - Rocketown - June 11, 2005
Recap of Brad Cotter's Fan Club Party, held at Rocketown on June 11, 2005.
Recap of Brad Cotter's Fan Club Party, held at Rocketown on June 11, 2005.
Chely Wright and Friends - June 7, 2005 - Wildhorse Saloon
Recap of Chely Wright's Fan Club Party, held at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 7, 2005. Chely Wright & Friends Benefits Reading, Writing And Rhythm. Guests include Rascal Flatts, Billy Dean, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jann Arden, Larry John McNally, and Hanna-McEuen.
Recap of Chely Wright's Fan Club Party, held at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 7, 2005. Chely Wright & Friends Benefits Reading, Writing And Rhythm. Guests include Rascal Flatts, Billy Dean, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jann Arden, Larry John McNally, and Hanna-McEuen.
CMA Celebrity Close Up - Ryman Auditorium - Friday, June 10, 2005
Recap of the CMA Celebrity Close Up with Trisha Yearwood and Travis Tritt, held at the Ryman Auditorium on June 10, 2005.
Recap of the CMA Celebrity Close Up with Trisha Yearwood and Travis Tritt, held at the Ryman Auditorium on June 10, 2005.
CMA Celebrity Close Up - Ryman Auditorium - Thursday, June 9, 2005
Recap of the CMA Celebrity Close Up with Kix Brooks, Eddie Montgomery and Sugarland, held at the Ryman Auditorium on June 9, 2005.
Recap of the CMA Celebrity Close Up with Kix Brooks, Eddie Montgomery and Sugarland, held at the Ryman Auditorium on June 9, 2005.
CMA Music Festival - Coliseum Shows - Saturday, June 11, 2005
Recap of the shows at the Coliseum on Saturday, June 11, 2005. Featuring Trace Adkins, Miranda Lambert, Jo Dee Messina, Joe Nichols, Kenny Rogers, Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna.
Recap of the shows at the Coliseum on Saturday, June 11, 2005. Featuring Trace Adkins, Miranda Lambert, Jo Dee Messina, Joe Nichols, Kenny Rogers, Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna.
CMA Music Festival - Coliseum Shows - Thursday, June 9, 2005
Recap of the shows at the Coliseum on Thursday, June 9, 2005. Featuring Dierks Bentley, Dolly Parton and The Grascals, Julie Roberts, Sugarland, Trick Pony, “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Phil Vassar and Lee Ann Womack.
Recap of the shows at the Coliseum on Thursday, June 9, 2005. Featuring Dierks Bentley, Dolly Parton and The Grascals, Julie Roberts, Sugarland, Trick Pony, “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Phil Vassar and Lee Ann Womack.
CMA Music Festival - Riverfront Stage Shows - Saturday, June 11, 2005
Recap of shows by Buddy Jewell, Erika Jo, Grascals, Michelle Wright, Jace Everett on June 11, 2005.
Recap of shows by Buddy Jewell, Erika Jo, Grascals, Michelle Wright, Jace Everett on June 11, 2005.
CMA Music Festival - Riverfront Stage Shows - Sunday, June 12, 2005
Recap of shows at the Riverfront Stages on Sunday, June 12, 2005, by Paul Brandt.
Recap of shows at the Riverfront Stages on Sunday, June 12, 2005, by Paul Brandt.
CMA Music Festival - Riverfront Stage Shows - Thursday, June 9, 2005
Recap of shows by Keith Anderson, Jessica Andrews, Mel Tillis, Pam Tillis, Danni O'Neill, and Chely Wright, at the Riverfront Stages on June 9, 2005.
Recap of shows by Keith Anderson, Jessica Andrews, Mel Tillis, Pam Tillis, Danni O'Neill, and Chely Wright, at the Riverfront Stages on June 9, 2005.
CMA Music Festival 2005 Coverage Index
View the index of all our coverage of the many events at the 2005 CMA Music Festival. Events are listed by day.
View the index of all our coverage of the many events at the 2005 CMA Music Festival. Events are listed by day.
CMT's 100 Greatest Duets - Gaylord Entertainment Center - June 8, 2005
Recap of the taping of CMT's 100 Greatest Duets show. Taping includes performances of the Top 12 duets from artists such as Kenny Rogers, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry, Clint Black, Lisa Hartman Black, Patty Loveless, Lee Ann Womack, Joe Nichols, Shooter Jennings, Raul Malo, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Crystal Gayle, Travis Tritt, Marty Stuart, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Terri Clark.
Recap of the taping of CMT's 100 Greatest Duets show. Taping includes performances of the Top 12 duets from artists such as Kenny Rogers, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry, Clint Black, Lisa Hartman Black, Patty Loveless, Lee Ann Womack, Joe Nichols, Shooter Jennings, Raul Malo, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Crystal Gayle, Travis Tritt, Marty Stuart, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Terri Clark.
IFCO Fun Fest - Ryman Auditorium - June 7, 2005
Read my review of the IFCO Fun Fest show at the Ryman Auditorium, starring Craig Morgan, featuring: Trick Pony (Special Guest),Bill Anderson, Jason Aldean, Aaron Lines, Connie Smith, Chalee Tennison, Jimmy Wayne, Mark Wills, Bryan White, and Con Hunley. Hosted by Robert K. Oermann.
Read my review of the IFCO Fun Fest show at the Ryman Auditorium, starring Craig Morgan, featuring: Trick Pony (Special Guest),Bill Anderson, Jason Aldean, Aaron Lines, Connie Smith, Chalee Tennison, Jimmy Wayne, Mark Wills, Bryan White, and Con Hunley. Hosted by Robert K. Oermann.
IFCO Shindig - Texas Troubadour Theater - Friday, June 10, 2005.
Recap of the IFCO Shindig Show, held at the Texas Troubadour Theater on Friday, June 10, 2005. Starring: John Arthur Martinez, Kelly Lang, Billy Yates, David Ball, Glenn Cummings, Michael Peterson, Todd Switsch, Center Stage Star Search winners Austin Cody, Leah Durelle, Tresa Street, and Taylor Ware.
Recap of the IFCO Shindig Show, held at the Texas Troubadour Theater on Friday, June 10, 2005. Starring: John Arthur Martinez, Kelly Lang, Billy Yates, David Ball, Glenn Cummings, Michael Peterson, Todd Switsch, Center Stage Star Search winners Austin Cody, Leah Durelle, Tresa Street, and Taylor Ware.
Joe Nichols Fan Club Party - June 8, 2005 - The Factory
Recap of Joe Nichols Fan Club Party, held at The Factory on June 8, 2005.
Recap of Joe Nichols Fan Club Party, held at The Factory on June 8, 2005.
john Arthur martinez Fan Club Fiesta - Wolfy's Den - June 10, 2005
Recap of john Arthur martinez's Fan Club Fiesta, held at on June 10, 2005.
Recap of john Arthur martinez's Fan Club Fiesta, held at on June 10, 2005.
Josh Gracin's Fan Club Party - The Tin Roof - Friday, June 10, 2005
Recap of Josh Gracin's Fan Club Party, held at The Tin Roof on June 10, 2005.
Recap of Josh Gracin's Fan Club Party, held at The Tin Roof on June 10, 2005.
Keith Urban's Fan Club Party - June 8, 2005 - Ryman Auditorium
Recap of Keith Urban's Fan Club Party, held at the Ryman Auditorium on June 8, 2005.
Recap of Keith Urban's Fan Club Party, held at the Ryman Auditorium on June 8, 2005.
Lonestar Fan Club Party - June 8, 2005 - Doubletree Hotel
Recap of Lonestar's Fan Club Party, held at the Doubletree Hotel on June 8, 2005.
Recap of Lonestar's Fan Club Party, held at the Doubletree Hotel on June 8, 2005.
Mark Wills Fan Club Party - June 8, 2005 - The Rhythm Kitchen
Recap of Mark Wills' Fan Club Party, held at The Rhythm Kitchen on June 8, 2005.
Recap of Mark Wills' Fan Club Party, held at The Rhythm Kitchen on June 8, 2005.
Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam - Ryman Auditorium - June 8, 2005
Recap of Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam, held at the Ryman Auditorium on June 8, 2005. Show features Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, plus Earl Scruggs, Dierks Bentley, Shooter Jennings, Holly Williams, Jessi Colter, Jessi Alexander, and Raul Malo.
Recap of Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam, held at the Ryman Auditorium on June 8, 2005. Show features Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, plus Earl Scruggs, Dierks Bentley, Shooter Jennings, Holly Williams, Jessi Colter, Jessi Alexander, and Raul Malo.
Rodney Atkins Fan Club Party - Judge Bean's Bar-B-Que - June 11, 2005
Recap of Rodney Atkins Fan Club Party, held at Judge Bean's Bar-B-Que on June 11, 2005.
Recap of Rodney Atkins Fan Club Party, held at Judge Bean's Bar-B-Que on June 11, 2005.
Top 10 Tips for Planning and Enjoying CMA Music Festival 2005
Top 10 Tips for Planning and Enjoying CMA Music Festival 2005
Top 10 Tips for Planning and Enjoying CMA Music Festival 2005
Trace Adkins' Fan Club Party - The Trap - June 9, 2005
Recap of Trace Adkins' Fan Club Party, held at the Trap on June 9, 2005.
Recap of Trace Adkins' Fan Club Party, held at the Trap on June 9, 2005.
Tracy Byrd's Fan Club Party - June 8, 2005 - Wildhorse Saloon
Recap of Tracy Byrd's Fan Club Party and Concert, held at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 8, 2005.
Recap of Tracy Byrd's Fan Club Party and Concert, held at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 8, 2005.
Ty Herndon's Fan Club Party - Stadium Club - June 8, 2005
Recap of Ty Herndon's Fan Club Party, held at the Stadium Club on June 8, 2005.
Recap of Ty Herndon's Fan Club Party, held at the Stadium Club on June 8, 2005.
YWCA Celebrity Auction with Martina McBride - Hall of Fame Plaza - June 11, 2005
Recap of the YWCA Celebrity Auction at the Hall of Fame Place on Saturday, June 11, 2005. Stars participating include Keith Anderson, Miranda Lambert, Jo Dee Messina, Jay Teeter and Jimmy Wayne.
Recap of the YWCA Celebrity Auction at the Hall of Fame Place on Saturday, June 11, 2005. Stars participating include Keith Anderson, Miranda Lambert, Jo Dee Messina, Jay Teeter and Jimmy Wayne.