Hang Out Music Festival (Gulf Shores, AL) Hangout takes music festivalling to the beach with a ocean view on the golden sands of Gulf Shores. The huge lineup of just about every genre frequently gives a sneak peak of what’s hitting the festival circuit for the summer. As far as we know, it is the only festival in the world where you can watch the main stage from a hot tub. Hangout is as much a vacation as it is a festival. Offering more than just music, fans can take advantage of festival amenities including beach volleyball, carnival rides, Gulf-front hammocks, delicious seafood and more. Dates: May 17-19, 2019 For more info: HangoutMusicFest.com CMA Festival (Nashville, TN) A part of country music culture since 1972 – when it was known as Fan Fair – this four-day event brings out the stars like no other. Held at the home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and throughout downtown Nashville, the yearly event is a salute to all things Country – past and present. You might see collaborations between today’s hottest artists, a legend, or an impromptu cover of a classic. When it comes to great country music festivals, this one has been – and is – the gold standard. Dates: June 6-9, 2019 For more info: CMAFest.com Bonnroo Music & Arts Festival (Manchester, TN) Bonnaroo has a reputation for delighting hard-core music fans, but often features a range of pop, rock, indie, hip-hop and other acts as well. Roughing it in a tent on a Farm might not be your idea of a good time, but the musical lineup might make you ready your air mattress and pack up your cooler. The festival has showcased such performers as Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Elton John, Kanye, Lionel Richie, the Arctic Monkeys, and so many more. It is the spirit of the quintessential American Music Festival. Dates: June 13-16, 2019 For more info: Bonnaroo.com
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