CMA Fest 2019: How to score the best seats for country music's biggest party

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Country Music AssociationCMA Fest 2018 will live again on Wednesday, August 8, as the annual three-hour music special airs on ABC. But if you’re planning to come to Nashville for the 2019 edition of country music’s largest gathering, it’s time to get out your calendar.

CMA Fest 2019 starts Thursday, June 6, and as usual, will go through the following Sunday. Pre-sales for the nightly concerts at Music City’s Nissan Stadium start Monday, July 30 at 10 a.m. CT. To get the best seats this year, you’ll need to register before Friday, July 27 through Ticketmaster.

General ticket sales begin Monday, August 6 at 10 a.m. CT, with the lineup for 2019 to be announced at a later date. You can find complete info at CMAFest.com.

Then on Wednesday, August 8, you’ll want to be sure to tune in as Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini host CMA Fest for the second year in a row, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.  

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