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Jun 16, 2015 BMI singer-songwriter Hannah Blaylock treated the crowd to new tracks, as well as songs from her former band Edens Edge, from the BMI Tailgate stage at CMA Fest. View Photo

Jun 16, 2015 BMI singer-songwriter Kane Brown performs his mix of soulful country sounds from the BMI Tailgate stage at CMA Fest, singing songs off his debut EP Closer. View Photo

Jun 16, 2015 BMI’s Jody Williams poses backstage with BMI singer-songwriter Hannah Blaylock, who performed on the BMI Tailgate stage during CMA Fest. View Photo

Jun 16, 2015 BMI singer/songwriter Rhett Akins performs on the BMI Tailgate stage at CMA Fest. Akins has written a slew of country hits, including “Hey Girl,” “Parking Lot Party” and “Young & Crazy.” View Photo

Jun 16, 2015 BMI’s Jody Williams and Leslie Roberts present Rhett Akins with a custom Bohemian Guitar in celebration of the multiple Million Air awards he received that night, celebrating more than 25 titles with millions of spins. View Photo

Jun 16, 2015 BMI singer/songwriters Kallie North and Jessy Wilson of Muddy Magnolias perform on the BMI Tailgate stage at CMA Fest. Their high-energy set showed off their blend of soul, rock n’ roll and country music. View Photo

Jun 16, 2015 BMI singer/songwriter Sonia Leigh performs at the BMI Tailgate stage at CMA Fest. Leigh has been produced by John Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band and has toured with the likes of Jason Mraz, The Marshall Tucker Band and Blackberry Smoke, bringing her hits such as “When We Are Alone” and “Put It In My Pocket” around the U.S. View Photo

Jun 16, 2015 BMI singer/songwriter Bri Bagwell performs at the BMI Tailgate stage at CMA Fest. Bagwell has previously competed on CMT’s Next Superstar, and is touring in Texas later this month. View Photo

Jun 16, 2015 BMI’s Jody Williams and Clay Bradley pose with BMI singer/songwriters Kallie North and Jessy Wilson of Muddy Magnolias backstage at the BMI Tailgate party. View Photo

Jun 16, 2015 BMI singer/songwriter Emi Sunshine performs on the BMI tailgate stage at CMA Fest. Originally from East Tennessee, Sunshine is only 11 years old and has upcoming performances at the Grand Ole Opry. View Photo