Brickshore Media’s 615 Live at CMA Fest
A look at Brickshore Media’s free 615 Live showcases at the Hard Rock Café during CMA Fest, including the 2025 and 2026 events and the latest on a possible return.
Written by Amanda Tempel
Last Updated: September 9, 2026
Brickshore Media’s 615 Live has become one of the free music events held in downtown Nashville during CMA Fest week. The day-long showcase has featured artists from Brickshore Media’s roster along with special guests, with recent events taking place inside the Reverb Room on the second floor of the Hard Rock Café on Broadway.
The event returned for its sixth year during CMA Fest 2026 after celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2025.
Will 615 Live Return for CMA Fest 2027?
Brickshore Media has not announced details for a 2027 edition of 615 Live at this time.
The company’s current 615 Live event page features the 2026 event along with information and photos from previous years. We’ll update this page if plans for another 615 Live during CMA Fest are announced.
For more festival planning information, visit our CMA Fest guide.
615 Live at CMA Fest 2026
Brickshore Media held its sixth annual 615 Live on Thursday, June 4, 2026, during CMA Fest.
The free, all-ages event ran from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT in the Reverb Room on the second floor of the Hard Rock Café at 100 Broadway in downtown Nashville.
The 2026 lineup included:
Addis Luv
Andrea Vasquez
Bandana Cheyenna
Jennifer Alvarado
Jordan Rainer
Mark Taylor
Noelle Toland
Randy Cobb
Stephen Styles
Williams Honor
Jeff Bates
The event also included Nashville-themed merchandise and door prizes, along with an autographed guitar giveaway benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
615 Live at CMA Fest 2025
The fifth annual 615 Live was held Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT at the Hard Rock Café Reverb Room.
The 2025 lineup featured Andy Griggs along with Jordan Rainer, Andrea Vasquez, Annie Vander, Jay Valor, Bailey Morgan, Isabella Hartline, Liv Hatfield, Mark Taylor, Noelle Toland, and Williams Honor.
The show was free and open to all ages and was also streamed through Brickshore Media, Center Stage Magazine, and participating artists’ social media pages.
An autographed guitar giveaway during the event raised money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Where Is 615 Live Held During CMA Fest?
Both the 2025 and 2026 editions of Brickshore Media’s 615 Live were held inside the Reverb Room on the second floor of the Hard Rock Café Nashville, located at 100 Broadway.
The location puts the showcase directly in downtown Nashville near many of the official CMA Fest stages and activities.