Just to add a little “wow” factor to their set, Brooks & Dunn played a song with Keith Urban.

These guys performed a great set.

Getting lots of screams from the girls in the crowd last night was Dierks Bentley.

One of the first performers of the evening was Sara Evans. All of the performances last night were excellent. As an interesting addition to Sara’s performance, she went out into the crowd and watched over a young man propose to his girlfriend. She said yes. I wonder who they were and how they arranged that? Pretty cool way to do …

The opening night concert at the Coliseum got things rocking in a country way. It was an interesting evening and I’ll have to share a few photos with you.

It’s time to stop blogging and head back downtown for some great music.

Here’s a change of pace. I just happened to be walking by Coyote Ugly and stopped in to see if it’s really like the movie.

These folks are signing up to win the video iPod that New Holland is giving away here at the CMA Music Festival.

This is a big empty stadium today but it will be filled tonight and I’ll be there for the opening night concert featuring Hank Williams Jr, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Brooks & Dunn.

After today’s parade event the crowd hung around for a mid afternoon outdoor street concert. This stage is set up right outside the Gaylord Entertainment Center right off Broadway street.