‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night To Rock’ To Feature Performances by Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood + More

‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night To Rock’ To Feature Performances by Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood + More

Little Big Town - 2013 CMA Music Festival

Reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town will host the summer’s hottest television music event “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” airing Monday, Aug. 12 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The three-hour special boasts a stellar lineup and will feature performances and appearances by Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Sheryl Crow, the cast of “Duck Dynasty,”“Nashville” star Charles Esten, Hunter Hayes, “Dancing with the Stars” champion Derek Hough, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Kip Moore, Jason Mraz, Kacey Musgraves, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Lennon and Maisy Stella of “Nashville,” Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band.

Filmed June 6-9, the special features behind-the-ropes access and interviews, day-in-the life segments, late-night jams, exciting performances, and surprise collaborations. This is the 10th anniversary of this one-of-a-kind special, which showcases America’s biggest Country Music bash.

Originally started as Fan Fair in 1972, the legendary event has featured performances by every major star in the format. What started with 5,000 fans has grown to a daily attendance of more than 80,000, representing every state and 27 foreign countries.

The 2013 CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association.