April Kry’s Guide to the CMA Music Festival
Like many of us, country newcomer April Kry is gearing up for the 2015 CMA Music Festival, which is taking place next week, June 11-14, in downtown Nashville. In just a few short days, thousands of country music fans from all over the U.S. (and the world!) will descend upon Music City for what is sure to be one of the biggest CMA Fests yet!
We recently caught up with the “Fireflies” singer to chat about CMA Fest and get her take on a few must-see and must-do items for the week. Check it out…
What’s your favorite thing about CMA Fest?
Probably getting to see so many talented, up-and-coming artists perform!
Did you ever attend as a fan? If so, do you have a favorite memory?
This is actually my very first CMA Fest experience!
Did you ever wait in line to meet any artists? If so, who?
I haven’t at CMA Fest, but if I did it would probably be Martina McBride or Shania Twain! 🙂
What are you most looking forward to at this year’s CMA Fest?
Meeting fans and performing on the Hard Rock Stage. It’s going to be so much fun!!
What’s your go-to fashion choice for a festival?
Long flowy dresses and braids!
Do you have any advice for fans on what to bring for CMA Fest?
Portable Charger
Sunscreen
Sharpie for autographs
Water
Backpack/Crossbody bag
Comfortable shoes
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Aloe Vera for sunburn
Deodorant
A poncho in case it rains
Hair ties
Download the CMA Fest app
Tickets!!
Where are some places you’d suggest checking out?
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
The Parthenon
Belle Meade
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
Cheekwood’s Botanical Garden
The Listening Room
Grand Ole Opry
The Ryman
The Frist Center
Johnny Cash Museum
Tootsie’s
Robert’s Western World
Puckett’s
Loveless Cafe
Hattie B’s
Edley’s or Jacks BBQ
The Adventure Science Museum
The Nashville Zoo
Nashville Shores
Go to a Nashville Sounds game
Noshville
Be sure to catch April’s CMA Fest Performance at the Hard Rock Outdoor Stage on Fri., 6/12 at 7pm. She is also signing at the Roper USA Booth in the Fan Fair Hall on Thurs., 6/11 at 11:15a – 12:00p.
Fans can keep up with April Kry on Facebook and Twitter. Click HERE to purchase April’s single “Fireflies.”
