Sony Nashville recording artist Wilson will release her fourth studio album later this year. The 2005 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Award winner has racked up numerous hits, including "Here for the Party," "When I Think About Cheatin'," "Homewrecker," "All Jacked Up," "California Girls," "Come to Bed," and her signature hit "Redneck Woman." After becoming an inspiration to millions for returning to high school and receiving her General Education Development (G.E.D.) diploma, Wilson recently testified in front of Congress about the importance of funding adult education.

Love and Theft, John Michael Montgomery, and Craig Morgan have also been added to the Riverfront lineup. In addition, One Flew South will sing the National Anthem on Thursday, June 11, and Telstra winner Peter McWhirter from Australia will perform on Friday, June 12 as part of his grand prize. Montgomery will close the daytime party as the last performer at Riverfront Park on Sunday, June 14.

Admittance to the Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park is free, but four-day ticket holders have exclusive early entrance privileges. On Thursday-Saturday, June 11-13, four-day ticket holders can enter Riverfront Park at 9:00 AM; while on Sunday, June 14, they can enter at 10:00 AM. Riverfront Park will open 45 minutes later to the general public. The Riverfront concerts are a popular destination for families who want to enjoy great musical performances while relaxing on the sloping bank of the Cumberland River. The concerts are fun in the sun within easy walking distance of all the Festival event sites, with food vendors, activities, and more.    

The opening festivities are just the start of four days of outstanding performances on the Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park. The current schedule is as follows:

Thursday, June 11 

Hosted by CMT Radio Live's Cody Alan (morning) and Cledus T. Judd (afternoon)

National Anthem performed by One Flew South

10:00 - 10:45 AM                   Gretchen Wilson

11:00 - 11:45 AM                   Phil Vassar

12:00 - 12:30 PM                   Chuck Wicks

12:45 - 1:15 PM                     Randy Rogers Band

  1:30 - 2:00 PM                     Ashton Shepherd

  2:15 - 2:45 PM                     James Otto

  3:00 - 3:30 PM                     Bellamy Brothers

  3:45 - 4:15 PM                     Heidi Newfield

  4:30 - 5:00 PM                     Diamond Rio

  5:15 - 5:45 PM                     Neal McCoy

Friday, June 12

Hosted by TBD (morning) and WSIX/Nashville's Slam Duncan (afternoon)

10:00 - 10:45 AM                   Oak Ridge Boys

11:00 - 11:30 AM                   Bucky Covington

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM              Aaron Tippin

12:30 - 1:00 PM                     John Anderson

  1:15 - 1:45 PM                     Love and Theft

  2:00 - 2:30 PM                     Honky Tonk Tailgate Party (Trent Willmon, Jeff Bates, Mark Wills)               

  2:45 - 3:00 PM                     Peter McWhirter (Telstra Winner from Australia)

  3:15 - 3:45 PM                     Eric Church

  4:00 - 4:30 PM                     Craig Morgan

  4:45 - 5:15 PM                     Randy Houser

  5:30 - 6:00 PM                     Clay Walker             

Saturday, June 13 

Hosted by Billy Dean (morning) and WKDF/Nashville's Becca (afternoon)

10:00 - 10:45 AM                   Tracy Byrd

11:00 - 11:30 AM                   Jason Michael Carroll

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM              Jo Dee Messina

12:30 - 1:00 PM                     Jamie O'Neal

  1:15 - 1:45 PM                     Bill Anderson

  2:00 - 2:30 PM                     Emerson Drive

  2:45 - 3:15 PM                     Lorrie Morgan

  3:30 - 4:00 PM                     Keith Anderson

  4:15 - 4:45 PM                     The Lost Trailers

  5:00 - 5:30 PM                     Chris Young

  5:45 - 6:05 PM                            WKDF Battle of the Bands Winner

Sunday, June 14    

Hosted by T. Graham Brown (morning) and WSM/Nashville's Bill Cody (afternoon)

10:30 - 11:15 AM                   Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM              Gloriana

12:15 - 12:45 PM                   Josh Gracin

  1:00 - 1:30 PM                     Joe Nichols

  1:45 - 2:15 PM                     Jessica Harp

  2:30 - 3:00 PM                     Eli Young Band

  3:15 - 3:45 PM                     Darryl Worley

  4:00 - 4:30 PM                     Joey + Rory

  4:45 - 5:25 PM                     Collin Raye/Restless Heart

  5:40 - 6:10 PM                     John Michael Montgomery

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