The CMA has just announced that the 8th ANNUAL CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL KICK-OFF PARADE will begin at 11a (CT) on WEDNESDAY JUNE 6th, followed by the CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL BLOCK PARTY in NASHVILLE. Country icon GLEN CAMPBELL is set to serve as Grand Marshal for the parade.

“Last year more than 16,000 fans lined BROADWAY for the Parade and with our beloved GLEN CAMPBELL as Grand Marshal this year we are expecting even more people to come out and show their support and love for this iconic Country music figure,” said CMA SVP/Communications and Marketing SHERI WARNKE.

A few Georgia boys and one Kansan joined me today for what I would call a big ol' party!  Check it out below if you missed it or want to relive it!

See all the pics HERE

Exciting news!

Jana Kramer, Brett Eldredge, Tyler Farr, Frankie Ballard, and McKenna Faith will join previously announced performers Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice, Justin Moore, Easton Corbin, Neal McCoy and Randy Houser on the Blake Shelton Cruise.

The 7-day cruise, which will make stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Nassau, sets sail from Miami, FL on October 14, 2012.

If you haven’t already booked, now is the perfect time to reserve your spot on the Blake Shelton Cruise! Join CountryMusicIsLove and hundreds of other country music fans for a party on the sea. This is sure to be a fun-filled week you won’t soon forget.