have attended ticketed and free events. In 2011, total combined attendance for the four-day event was estimated to have exceeded 250,000 people at ticketed events and in free areas. Visitors came from 41 different nations, and all 50 states. In 2015 tickets sold out seven months in advance and had a record-setting attendance of 87,680 fans attending the event besting 2014 by 9.6%. In 2022, the festival returned for the first time (1099 days) since closing during the Covid-19 pandemic and sold out with fans from across the US and 39 countries. See also List of country music festivals References External links Official website CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair Photo Gallery Music festivals in Tennessee Country music festivals in the United States Folk festivals in the United States Tourist attractions in Nashville, Tennessee Annual events in Tennessee Music festivals established in 1972 1972 establishments in Tennessee