Grand Ole Opry to Kick Off CMA Fest Week With Performances by Carrie Underwood, Travis Tritt, Chris Janson & More

photo by Chris Hollo

Grand Ole Opry to Kick Off CMA Fest Week With Performances by Carrie Underwood, Travis Tritt, Chris Janson & More

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  April 11, 2019

CMA Fest officially begins on June 6, but the Grand Ole Opry will be getting things kick-started on June 4 with a free afternoon party on the Opry Plaza, followed by two ticketed shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. that will feature Carrie Underwood, Travis Tritt, Chris Janson and more.

Additional Opry performances scheduled for CMA Fest Week include 7 p.m. shows on June 6, 7 and 8, as well as the Country Classics matinee at 3 p.m. on June 8 that will feature Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, Charley Pride and more at the Ryman Auditorium. Country music stars and gospel artists will come together for Sunday Mornin’ Country at 2 p.m. on June. 9.

Tickets are on sale now.

photo by Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

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