2016 COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
CHARLIE DANIELS TO APPEAR AT FAN FAIR X
MARK CHESNUTT, DAN + SHAY, BRENDA LEE, LONESTAR AND CHARLEY PRIDE TO SIGN AT MUSEUM
Scotty McCreery Signing His New Book,
Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream
Museum Also Offering First Look at Updated ACM Gallery Featuring New and Noteworthy Performers from 2015 Including: Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Cam, Chris Janson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Aubrie Sellers, Chris Stapleton and Cole Swindell
These artists join an already packed week of activity that includes an appearance by Blake Shelton in support of the new exhibition Blake Shelton: Based on a True Story, supported by SunTrust, as well as appearances by Gary Allan, Bill Anderson, Brandy Clark, Mickey Guyton, Oak Ridge Boys, RaeLynn, Aubrie Sellers and more. The museum will also host the only Nashville book signing with Scotty McCreery, who will be signing his new book, Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream.
In addition, visitors will get a first look at the newest installation of the museum’s ACM Gallery, including artifacts representing today’s hottest country artists, from Chris Stapleton to Kelsea Ballerini. With all-new additions, the ACM Gallery chronicles the latest chapter in country music’s ever-evolving story through a behind-the-scenes look at all things new and noteworthy from 2015. The update will include artifacts from Luke Bryan, Cam, Chris Janson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Aubrie Sellers, Cole Swindell and more.
Election to the Country Music Hall of Fame is country music’s highest honor. Charlie Daniels, a 2016 inductee, will share stories of his career and discuss what it means to be included in this elite group with Music Fest attendees. WSM radio host Bill Cody will interview Daniels on the Close Up Stage at Fan Fair X located in the Music City Center on June 9 at 1:15 p.m.
Located inside of the Music City Center, Fan Fair X offers artist interactions, celebrity Q&A sessions, autographs, shopping and much more. The museum is once again offering a bundled ticket option with Fan Fair X. The ticket, which includes museum admission (good for single day until December 31, 2016) and four-day access to Fan Fair X is $39.95 and can be purchased at the museum’s box office or online.
Schedule of Events (Just Announced Items in Red):
Monday, June 6
3:00 p.m.: Interview and Performance with Blake Shelton
Tuesday, June 7
Noon: Autograph signing with Lonestar
Wednesday, June 8
11:30 a.m.: Autograph signing with Craig Morgan
1:30 p.m.: Songwriter Session and autograph signing with Aubrie Sellers and Adam Wright
3:30 p.m.: Songwriter Session with Gary Allan
Thursday, June 9
10:00 a.m.: Autograph signing with Bill Anderson
1:15 p.m.: Interview with 2016 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Daniels at Fan Fair X
2:00 p.m.: Autograph signing with Oak Ridge Boys
3:00 p.m.: Autograph signing with Dan + Shay
Friday, June 10
10:00 a.m.: Book signing with Scotty McCreery
12:30 p.m.: Performance and signing by some of CMT’s Next Women of Country, including Lauren Alaina, Clare Dunn, Brooke Eden, Margo Price and Tara Thompson. Hosted by CMT’s Leslie Fram
2:15 p.m.: Autograph signing with Mark Chesnutt
Saturday, June 11
10:00 a.m.: Autograph signing with Brandy Clark
10:00 a.m.: Autograph signing with Brenda Lee
11:30 a.m.: Songwriter Session and autograph signing with RaeLynn
Noon: Autograph signing with Charley Pride
1:00 p.m.: Songwriter Session and autograph signing with Mickey Guyton
3:30 p.m.: Songwriter Session and autograph signing with Jack Ingram
Sunday, June 12
1:00 p.m.: Fiddle Demonstration with Ryan Joseph
2:00 p.m.: Film Screening: Good Rockin’ Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records