Nashville's CMAFest experienced unexpected disruptions on Sunday as severe weather conditions forced the closure of all outdoor stages. Organizers made the announcement via Twitter, urging attendees to seek shelter calmly and safely. Designated shelter locations included the Music City Center & Garage, Bridgestone Arena, Hilton Hotel Garage, and the 222 Garage.
The festival, a major event in the country music calendar, was headlined by Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, and Dierks Bentley. While Luke Bryan was scheduled to perform Sunday night, the unforeseen weather put a damper on the day's planned activities. Organizers later confirmed that the outdoor stages would remain closed for the rest of the day, advising attendees to await further instructions regarding the evening's events at Nissan Stadium.
Saturday's performances, which included sets from Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Jon Pardi, Old Dominion, and Eric Church, proceeded as planned. However, some fans expressed disappointment online regarding the perceived brevity of Eric Church's set, prompting speculation and discussion on social media.
Despite the disruptions, CMAFest organizers remained optimistic, tweeting later in the day that they hoped to deliver a full show in the evening, weather permitting.
