Anne Wilson
Anne Wilson
Anne Wilson
Anne Wilson
Anne Wilson’s powerful voice and palpable on-stage energy got the Riverfront crowd moving on Saturday morning. Wilson’s love of country music and her connection to faith are intertwined. While interacting with the crowd, she explained “My mama raised me on two things - all things God and all things country.” Wilson passionately sang her songs “REBEL,” “God & Country,” “Songs About Whiskey” and “Strong” while feeling every word.
- Madeleine Bradford
Photos Courtesy of Ashlee Riggins (For Bell Music Magazine)
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson energetically entered the Close Up stage, greeted a crowd of cheering fans and performed acoustic versions of “Country’s Cool Again” and “Hang Tight Honey.” Wilson doesn’t need a band to support her strong, pristine vocals and lively stage presence - her natural talent stands on its own. In an interview with surprise guest Keith Urban, Wilson showed off her fun, authentic personality while graciously reflecting on her passion for music.
- Madeleine Bradford
Photos Courtesy of Ashlee Riggins (For Bell Music Magazine)
Adam Doleac
Adam Doleac
Adam Doleac
Adam Doleac
Adam Doleac strummed a well-played acoustic guitar and drew in the crowd with passionate vocal performances at Riverfront. During “Ain’t She,” Doleac showcased his range as audience members sang along. People swayed and tapped their feet during “Somewhere Cool With You,” a song about wanderlust and the desire to escape with the person you love. Doleac expressed his passion through the sincere track “Coulda Loved You Longer,” which features an energetic drumbeat and funky electric guitar chords.
- Madeleine Bradford
Photos Courtesy of Ashlee Riggins (For Bell Music Magazine)
Chase McDaniel
Chase McDaniel
Chase McDaniel
Chase McDaniel
On the last day of the CMA Fest, Chase McDaniel took to the Chevy Vibes Stage for a set full of storytelling and fun jams. Hailing from a small town in Kentucky, this singer quickly stole Nashville’s heart with his release of “Project” in May of 2022. Chase announced that he will be releasing new music this year and it left fans hopeful for another chart topping hit. We got a small glimpse at the new music with songs such as “Came Outta Nowhere” and “Heart Still Works”.
- Ashlee Riggins
Photos Courtesy of Ashlee Riggins (For Bell Music Magazine)
Alli Walker
Alli Walker
Alli Walker
Alli Walker
Bringing “Bra Country” back, singer-songwriter Alli Walker made her CMA Fest debut at the Amp stage on Sunday, June 9th. Opening with “I Like Big Trucks”, Walker incorporated other truck-related country songs and got the audience singing along with HARDY’s “Truck Bed” and Lainey Wilson’s “Heart Like a Truck”. Rocking the crowd with her newest single “Dirt On Us” and debuting an unreleased song “Nashville” (written with Walker Hayes), Alli Walker is a country rockstar force to be reckoned with.
- Kylie Hoover
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Tanner Adell
Tanner Adell
Tanner Adell
Tanner Adell
At the Riverfront stage, Tanner Adell’s electrifying presence stood strong from the beginning. She hyped up the crowd with upbeat performances of “Do-Si-Don’tcha,” “Backroad” and “FU150.” Adell slowed things down with the COWBOY CARTER rendition of “Blackbird,” which she recorded with Beyoncé. Her smoky vocals made for a tender delivery of “Luke Combs,” where she envisioned being the girl in her favorite country songs.
- Madeleine Bradford
Photos Courtesy of Ashlee Riggins (For Bell Music Magazine)
Veronique Medrano
Veronique Medrano
Veronique Medrano
Veronique Medrano
Being honored by the Grammy’s as reimagining country music, Veronique Medrano brought her Tejano roots to Nashville at CMA Fest’s Spotlight Stage. Her ability to connect with her audience and take them on a journey with her beautiful music and soulful storytelling was an experience to behold. She was truly a one-of-a-kind artist at CMA Fest with her bold style, her vibrance while interacting with the crowd, and her beautiful music sung both in Spanish and English.
- Lillie Hollabaugh
Photos Courtesy of Lillie Hollabaugh (For Bell Music Magazine)
