In the Hands of the Fans:
Fifty Years of CMA Fest
To commemorate CMA Fest’s fiftieth year, the Museum exhibition In the Hands of the Fans: Fifty Years of CMA Fest opens Tuesday, June 6. Nashville’s annual CMA Fest—four days of live music, autograph signings, photo opportunities, and fan club parties—has been uniting country music fans and artists since 1972 when it was called Fan Fair.