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Hit Parader Nashville, Found Sound Media, and The Interlude Announce CMA Fest Artist House Lineup & Fan-Voted Final Artist
View the four-day showcase full schedule featuring performances and appearances from The BoykinZ, Lincoln Parish & Marti Frederiksen, Pynk Beard, Remy Garrison, PITCH MEETING, Kinfolk and more.
Hope Blanchard was selected by fans to close the weekend.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 29, 2026) – Hit Parader Nashville, Found Sound Media, and The Interlude have announced the updated lineup and schedule for the venue’s inaugural CMA Fest Artist House, taking place June 4-7, 2026.
The fan-voted 8pm slot has gone to Hope Blanchard.
Designed to spotlight independent, emerging, and genre-defying artists during one of the biggest weeks in country music, the four-day event will feature live performances, fan activations, community programming, songwriter showcases, and late-night events from artists and organizations across Nashville’s music ecosystem.
In a unique twist, organizers have intentionally left one final Sunday evening full-band performance slot open and are inviting fans to help determine who fills it.
Sitting between Broadway and Printer’s Alley at 174 3rd Ave N, Hit Parader Nashville will serve as a home base throughout the week for artists and fans seeking a more intimate and discovery-focused CMA Fest experience.
Founded in 1942, Hit Parader is one of America’s most iconic music media brands, known for chronicling generations of influential artists and shaping music culture for more than 80 years. Reintroduced in 2025 under Sumerian Entertainment Group, the brand has expanded beyond publishing with the launch of Hit Parader Nashville, a rock-inspired live music venue and entertainment destination.
With over 1,000 issues published and regular features from the most iconic figures in music, Hit Parader has cemented itself as a major force in music history. The 2025 revival of Hit Parader debuted with YUNGBLUD on the cover, who had recently made international headlines at Ozzy Osbourne‘s final concert, “Back to the Beginning,” and his performance with Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Nuno Bettencourt at the 2025 MTV VMAS.
Hit Parader Nashville’s key features include a total capacity of 400 with two private green rooms, a full-service bar and restaurant on two levels, curated cocktail, beverage, and food offerings, with catering package, professional production suitable for any live event and a versatile atmosphere that combines classic rock influences with modern alternative culture.
Fans can nominate artists for the final Sunday performance slot by commenting on the official Hit Parader Nashville Instagram post here.
The selected artist will be announced prior to CMA Fest.
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