Melody Place Sunset Lounge at CMA Fest 2026
Sara Evans, Katharine McPhee, Jackie Evancho, Pia Toscano, and Braden Hull were part of the first Melody Place Sunset Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville.
Written by Amanda Tempel
Date Published: May 21, 2026
Last Updated: September 7, 2026
2027 Update: A Melody Place Sunset Lounge for CMA Fest 2027 has not been announced. This page will be updated if details for another event are released.
Melody Place hosted its first-ever Sunset Lounge during CMA Fest week in Nashville on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville.
The free event brought together several artists from the Melody Place roster, including Sara Evans, Katharine McPhee, Jackie Evancho, Pia Toscano, and Braden Hull for an evening of performances and conversation.
Planning for next year? Visit our CMA Fest 2027 guide for the latest event, lineup, and fan information.
Melody Place Sunset Lounge 2026 Lineup
The inaugural Melody Place Sunset Lounge featured:
Sara Evans
Katharine McPhee
Jackie Evancho
Pia Toscano
Braden Hull
Sara Evans headlined the event, performing songs from throughout her career. David Foster also made a surprise appearance during her performance. Katharine McPhee took part in a Q&A, while Jackie Evancho, Pia Toscano, and Braden Hull performed during the showcase.
Melody Place Sunset Lounge 2026 Event Details
What: Melody Place Sunset Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
When: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, 100 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201
Admission: The event was free to the public with registration, with entry available on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to capacity.
The Sunset Lounge was held during CMA Fest week and offered an indoor setting overlooking the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium.
What Is Melody Place?
Melody Place is a Nashville-based independent record label and publishing company founded in 2018. Its roster spans country, pop, Broadway, and classical crossover artists.
The company has worked with artists including Sara Evans, Katharine McPhee, Jackie Evancho, Pia Toscano, and Braden Hull.
The 2026 Sunset Lounge marked Melody Place's first showcase of its kind during CMA Fest week.
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