Inside The Fort: The 5-Day CMA Fest Country Clubhouse That Became The Must-See Hangout

What started as a digital destination for country culture and Southern lifestyle was brought to life during CMA Fest in Nashville, TN this past week(end) as Fort Nash debuted The Fort by Fort Nash - an invite-only cultural playground where music, food, fashion, faith, sports, wellness and storytelling came together under one roof. Across five days, artists, creators, comedians, athletes and industry tastemakers gathered for original content, live experiences, surprise moments and collaborations that captured the ever-evolving world of country culture.

The week kicked off with a star-studded launch party featuring appearances and performances from Ashley Cooke, Dasha, PriscillaBlock, MasonRamsey, Gareth, VAVO, Graham Barham, Waka Flocka Flame, and more. From there, The Fort transformed into a nonstop hub of activity, welcoming dozens of artists and personalities across a slate of original series and immersive experiences designed to spark conversation, connection and content.

Watch The Fort by Fort Nash kickoff party sizzle reel, here:

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Celebrity guests joined The Grill Dads in The Pantry for outdoor cooking sessions, faced off in Country Combine alongside viral sports personalities The Bread Basket, and put their honesty to the test in Danae Hay's answer-or-drink challenge Pour Decisions.Guestsalso shared personal stories on Morning Bites with Ella Fauver, Samantha Christine's endurance-meets-interview series The Wall Sit and the faith-centered series The Testimony.

The week wrapped with Faith at The Fort, a Sunday gathering focused on worship, testimony and community. The event featured performances from Ben Fuller, Jamie MacDonald, JordanRowe, Madison Watkins, RebeccaBrunner, Christian Hohn and Iveth Luna, as well as a prayer led by creator Cam J and a message from Crosspoint Church College Pastor Nate Farley, featuring custom cold brew from Prickly Pear Coffee Co., breakfast tacos from Lady Bird Tacos and a rescue puppy visit from Pawsitive Rescue Division.

Download content from Faith at The Fort, here:

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Photo Credit: Mandy Smith | Video Credit: Ray Aley