Street Closures Announced for 2011 CMA Music Festival

NASHVILLE - Downtown Nashville will experience some changes in traffic flow to accommodate the numerous events and activities that are part of 2011 CMA Music Festival. The annual four-day festival will take place Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12, but road closures will take effect two days before the event officially begins.


Closures beginning Tuesday, June 7:
• 9:00 AM/CT - Broadway from First to Second Avenues
• 9:00 AM/CT - First Avenue from Demonbreun to Church Streets

Closure beginning Wednesday, June 8:
• Noon/CT - Broadway from Second to Fourth Avenues (cross streets, Second and Third Avenues, will remain open)

Closure beginning Thursday, June 9:
• Noon/CT- Fifth Avenue from Demonbreun to Broadway

These closures will be in effect throughout the Festival and are scheduled to be cleared in the early morning hours on Tuesday, June 14.

Additional temporary closures will occur Wednesday, June 8 to accommodate "The Seventh Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade" and "The Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party."

The following roads will be closed for parade traffic from 9:00AM to 2:00 PM/CT:
• Tenth Avenue North from Broadway to Lifeway Plaza
• Commerce Street from Ninth to Tenth Avenues
• Broadway from First to Twelfth Avenues (only during parade hours of 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM/CT)

About CMA Music Festival
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, CMA Music Festival is an unparalleled music experience. Taking place Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12, this event brings the music industry together with fans from around the world. The 2011 CMA Music Festival will once again be filmed for an ABC Television Network special to air later this summer. Single night and four-day ticket packages are on sale and fans can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased through CMAfest.com or (800) CMA-FEST. Visit CMAfest.com for more information.

CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Premiere Radio Networks is the Official Radio Broadcaster. American Airlines is the Official Airline of the CMA Music Festival. ChevroletT is the Official Ride of Country Music. Gildan® is the Official T-Shirt of CMA Music Festival. Lay's is the Official Snack of CMA Music Festival. CMA is a proud supporter of DRIVE4COPD. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA.