Cumulus Media is bringing two of its Nashville stations together for a high-profile live event ahead of one of country music’s biggest weeks. The company announced that 103.3 Country WKDF-FM and 95.5 WSM-FM will co-present the Country Kickoff Concert on Tuesday, June 2.
The show will serve as an unofficial launch to this year’s CMA Fest in downtown Nashville.
The event will take place at Skydeck on Broadway. A rooftop venue that has become a popular destination for large-scale live performances. Organizers say the setting will offer fans a close-up concert experience in the heart of Music City.
The lineup features a mix of established acts and emerging talent. Chase Matthew, a Nashville native, joins Dustin Lynch, who has delivered multiple chart-topping hits. Rising performers Vincent Mason and Alexandra Kay are also scheduled to appear.
With Broadway’s nightlife as a backdrop, the stations aim to create a high-energy showcase that highlights the genre’s current momentum. The concert also reflects radio’s continued role in curating live experiences that connect artists with listeners.
Travis Daily, vice president of Country for Cumulus Media and operations manager for both stations, said the company wanted to raise the bar for this year’s event. He said the rooftop setting will add a unique element and encourage fans to capture and share moments from the night.
Jennipher Miller, marketing and promotions director for WKDF-FM and WSM-FM, pointed to strong fan response from last year’s event. She said the team focused on building a lineup that blends fan favorites with newer voices gaining traction in the format.
“After seeing the incredible energy the crowd brought last year, and feeling the buzz already building in Nashville ahead of CMA Fest, we couldn’t be more excited to roll out an all-new lineup,” said Miller.
The concert arrives as Nashville prepares for CMA Fest, which draws thousands of fans and industry stakeholders each year. Events like this help extend the celebration beyond official festival programming.
Doors at Skydeck open at 6 p.m. CT. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 10, at 8 a.m. CT.
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