It’s time to stop blogging and head back downtown for some great music.
This stadium will be filled tonight and I’m hoping to get there before the crowd gets too bad.
Keep checking back for new posts from the CMA Music Festival. Until then . . .
Lauren Helping Dad
Michael Peterson brought family help to his booth today.
Here’s his daughter, Lauren. She’s 14 and thinking about singing. Imagine that.
I got her to take a break from selling Dad’s CD’s and asked her a few questions. I think Michael should be proud of this young lady!
You can listen to our interview here: 
Lauren Peterson Interview (3 min MP3)
Michael Peterson Booth
Back at the convention center the Michael Peterson booth had a long line this afternoon. People lined up for a picture and an autograph.
Michael has a great way of relating to people as you’ll see in the sort video clip I shot of him in action.
You can watch it here: 
Michael Peterson (1 min WMV)
Coyote Ugly
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.
Yep.
Besides the things hanging from the clothesline, this woman is one of two who were racing across the bar to be the first to a shot glass filled with something that they had to drink without using hands or arms. There was a winner.
Bellamy Brothers On Stage
On the Riverfront stage this afternoon we had the Bellamy Brothers. They’re celebrating 30 years together and still sound great.
I’ve got a bunch of pictures of them that will be in the end-of-the-event photo album.
You can watch a short video clip of them: Bellamy Brothers (1 min WMV)
Rhett Akins At Riverfront
Speaking of bands. I walked on down to the Riverfront in time to catch Rhett Akins.
Here he’s singing a great song in front of a big crowd.
You can watch a short video clip of it here: Rhett Akins (1 min WMV)
Bands Everywhere
I did not get the name of this band so please post if you know it.
There are stages everwhere here with bands playing. This one is in the Sports Zone area and is where Michael Peterson will play after the tractor race on Sunday. This band sounded great so I shot a short video clip.
You can it here: Stage Band (2 min WMV)
Registering To Win A Video Ipod
These folks are signing up to win the video iPod that New Holland is giving away here at the CMA Music Festival.
Although it is a hot one, there’s a strong breeze. Of course that breeze blows everything around, including iPod contest entry forms.
The first morning started off slow but was picking up as the day wore on.
Enter To Win A Video iPod
New Holland has a booth in the Chevrolet Sports Zone area here at the CMA Music Festival.
People can enter to win a video iPod which will be pre-loaded with all the media content I’m creating here this week.
If you’re in the area, stop on by!
Cattleman And Country Star
Meet Todd Fritsch. I sat down and interviewed him this morning and I’m glad I did.
Here’s an outspoken advocate for agriculture and an up and coming country music star. Todd’s family is involved in cattle in Texas. He is very active being the “little brother” who gets assigned the chores no one else wants. But he’s not complaining.
I think you’ll enjoy hearing about his farming roots and how intends to maintain them regardless of where his music career takes him. You can listen to our interview here: Todd Fritsch Interview (5 min MP3)