Sara Evans to Headline Melody Place CMA Fest Showcase

The free CMA Fest week showcase will take place June 4 at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville with music, conversation, and first-come, first-served public entry.

Written by Amanda Tempel

Date Published: May 21, 2026

Melody Place is adding a new showcase to CMA Fest week in Nashville with the first-ever Melody Place Sunset Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville.

The event is set for Thursday, June 4, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville in downtown Nashville. The showcase will feature performances and appearances from a wide-ranging lineup that includes Sara Evans, Katharine McPhee, Jackie Evancho, Pia Toscano, and Braden Hull.

Designed as an indoor escape from the heat during one of Nashville’s busiest music weeks, the Sunset Lounge will offer a relaxed evening of music, conversation, snacks, beverages, and lounge-style atmosphere overlooking the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium.

Melody Place Sunset Lounge Lineup

The inaugural showcase will highlight several artists from the Melody Place roster, including country star Sara Evans, actress and singer Katharine McPhee, vocalist Jackie Evancho, singer Pia Toscano, and rising country artist Braden Hull.

Organizers say guests can also expect a few surprises during the evening.

Melody Place Sunset Lounge Event Details

What: Melody Place Sunset Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
Who: Sara Evans, Katharine McPhee, Jackie Evancho, Pia Toscano, Braden Hull
When: Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, 100 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201
Admission: Free registration is available to the public, but entry is not guaranteed

Public entry will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis and will be subject to capacity. Walk-ins will be allowed as space permits.

About Melody Place

Melody Place is a Nashville-based boutique record label and publishing company founded in 2018 by Chairman Leigh Shockey. The company is known for its artist-focused approach and a roster that spans country, Broadway, pop, and classical crossover.

In addition to its music roster, Melody Place has expanded into theater, co-producing Boop! The Musical in partnership with David Foster. The production earned three Tony nominations, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, and 11 Drama Desk Award nominations.

The Melody Place Sunset Lounge marks the label’s first showcase of its kind during CMA Fest week, bringing together established names and emerging talent in one of downtown Nashville’s premier settings.