The festival, which began in 1972, returns to Nashville, Tennessee after a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic. FOX13
Ten major Army installations are named for Confederate Army officers, mostly senior generals, including Robert E. Lee.The CMA Fest is prohibiting any Confederate flag imagery at its four-day festival, following similar bans at other country music festivals., the Country Music Association said the decision to enact the policy this year was based on the personal safety of fans and to prevent discrimination.
"This year’s CMA Fest is our first major fan-facing event in nearly three years. We have always had policies in place that protect the safety of our fans and ban discrimination, but we felt it was important to further refine our language to explicitly outline what will and will not be tolerated," the statement said.
Kelsea Ballerini performs on stage for day 2 of the 2017 CMA Music Festival on June 9, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. that began in 1972 returns to Nashville, Tennessee, starting June 9. The festival regularly attracts about 50,000 country music fans. Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, this year banned Confederate flag imagery and any other "divisive symbols" and "racially disparaging" displays.Country star Maren Morris has urged other country singers to call on festivals and shows to ban the flag. Luke CombsAll the news you need to know, every day
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