Artists Dan + Shay, Hunter Hayes, RaeLynn, High Valley, Cale Dodds, Ryan Kinder
and Bailey Bryan Performed to an Energetic Crowd
RaeLynn Hosts Special On-Stage Home Giveaway to a Military Family
with Cracker Barrel’s Flagship Nonprofit Partner Operation Homefront
Warner Sound brought top performances on Saturday night to Cracker Barrel’s Country Roads Stage at CMA Music Fest with Dan + Shay, Hunter Hayes, RaeLynn, High Valley, and newcomers Cale Dodds, Ryan Kinder and Bailey Bryan.
In partnership with Cracker Barrel, artist RaeLynn, whose husband is an active U.S. serviceman, hosted a special on-stage surprise with Cracker Barrel’s flagship nonprofit partner Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, presented retired Army Sergeant First Class Eric Long and his family with keys to their new mortgage-free home, as the audience celebrated Sergeant Long’s service. Cracker Barrel also surprised the family with its iconic rockers to adorn the new home’s front porch.
Before the performances kicked off that evening, Cracker Barrel continued their Lyft partnership with Hunter Hayes surprising fans on their ride and taking them to his rehearsal and sound check at the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage.
The three-day Rock-A-Thon event that featured 644 Cracker Barrel rocking chairs around the CMA Fest footprint, culminated last night with over 165,000 total rocks, exceeding the 150,000 threshold. Cracker Barrel will make a donation to the CMA Foundation for $15,000 for meeting the Rock-A-Thon goal.
Fans can continue to follow along on social media by using the hashtag #CBMusic as well as tune in to watch daily recap videos on Cracker Barrel’s YouTube page.