Hit Parader Nashville Hosts More Than 40 Artists During Inaugural CMA Fest Artist House
Presented by Found Sound Media and The Interlude, the four-day experience featured appearances from Pynk Beard, The BoykinZ, Pitch Meeting, Remy Garrison, and collaborations with StageWater, happy coffee co., Studio Bank, Truist, and Warner Music Group’s Kinfolk.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 15, 2026) – Hit Parader Nashville successfully concluded its inaugural CMA Fest Artist House, welcoming more than 40 artists, songwriters, and musicians to its downtown Nashville stage across four days of programming during CMA Fest weekend.
Presented in partnership with Found Sound Media and The Interlude, the Artist House transformed Hit Parader Nashville into a hub for artist discovery, collaboration, and community. Over four days of programming, more than 40 artists, songwriters, and musicians took the stage spanning country, Americana, pop, rock, and emerging genre-blending sounds. The lineup featured rising independent artists alongside established songwriters, industry veterans, and nationally recognized performers, creating one of downtown Nashville’s most diverse artist-focused activations during CMA Fest week.
“We wanted to create something that truly served artists during CMA Fest week,” said Aaron Ewton, Hit Parader Nashville’s Director of Operations. “Our goal was to invest in artists, create meaningful opportunities, and provide a stage where great music could be discovered.”
Programming included performances from NBC’s The Voice alum JB Somers, ASCAP GPS Class of 2026 artist Remy Garrison, Jess Antonette and Kelsey Hickman, among others. The venue hosted Warner Music Group’s Kinfolk Songwriter Round, Big Daddy Riot Room, and East Music Row Fest with performances from Kat Luna, Joey Myron, The Last Bandoleros, Johnny Gates, Belles, and Felicity. Additional programming throughout the weekend featured appearances from Pynk Beard, The BoykinZ, and a special intimate performance from acclaimed songwriter-producers Lincoln Parish (founding member of Cage the Elephant) and Marti Frederiksen.
Hit Parader Nashville’s CMA Fest Artist House served as a gathering place for Nashville’s creative community through networking opportunities, fan meet-and-greets, and industry programming, including a special Pitch Meeting showcase. The Artist House reflects Hit Parader Nashville’s broader vision of becoming a destination venue for exclusive fan experiences, special events, and live music programming that extends beyond traditional genre boundaries.
Additional collaborators included StageWater, happy coffee co., Studio Bank, and Truist.
Located between Broadway and Printer’s Alley, Hit Parader Nashville continues to build on the legacy of the iconic Hit Parader brand while creating new opportunities for artists and fans in Nashville’s evolving live music landscape.
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