Backstage Access Presents has announced seven additional artists for its Nashville event, Music City, scheduled for Nov. 15-18 during CMA Awards week. New additions include Lauren Alaina, Rhett Akins, Clayton Bellamy, Ana Cristina Cash, Mae Estes, Ian Flanigan, Cody Lohden, The Ransom Brothers, Cooper Riley, Christopher Shayne and Amy Stroup, joining a previously announced roster featuring Lee Brice, Carly Pearce, Chase Rice, Flatland Cavalry and others.
The multi-day gathering pairs intimate performances and songwriter rounds with wine-country-themed hospitality, featuring participating wineries including Orin Swift Cellars, Rombauer Vineyards and Round Pond Estate Winery, along with partners such as Guitar Center and Lucchese. The event will culminate in a private CMA Awards watch party, organizers said.
The Opry Trust Fund, which provides financial assistance to country music community members in need, has been named the event’s charitable partner. The Nashville event follows the inaugural Backstage Access Presents: Napa Valley gathering held in April, which according to the organizers featured artists including Parker McCollum, Shinedown and Grace Potter. The series was founded by music industry executive Bobbii Jacobs.
Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Christy Walker-Watkins, 3on.e2ma.net.