CMT Invitation Only

CMT Invitation Only is a television program that airs on CMT. It gives fans a chance to get up close and personal with their favorite country artists in a smaller, more intimate setting.

Past performances

So far, there have only been two episodes of CMT Invitation Only. In 2007, Keith Urban became the first to join forces with CMT. The show aired on November 9th to help promote his new CD, Greatest Hits: 18 Kids, which was released on November 20th.

The following year, Alan Jackson decided to participate in the next installment of the series. The show was filmed on January 31st, 2008 at the Factory in Franklin, TN. Jackson sang 13 songs, spoke to the audience and took questions from fans. Songs performed included "Gone Country" and "Chattahoochee," as well as new tunes such as "Small Town Southern Man" and "I Still Like Bologna". Just like with Urban, this show helped to promote The Release of his New album, Good Time (album), which was released on March 4th, 2008. The show aired on March 9th at 9:00 p.m., only 5 days later.

Process

The invitation of fans to the event is very secretive. Fans are selected ahead of time through the artist's fan club. Not everyone who enters for a chance to attend is granted the opportunity. Fans are encouraged to take a vow of silence leading up the the private show, so as to avoid word of mouth. Once the lucky fans are selected, they are officially extended invitations with instructions on the location of the concert, directions to get there, proper attire, and what can be expected at the concert.

Future programs

In the first week of May 2009, CMT embarked on one of their busiest production weeks in their history. After filming a CMT Crossroads episode with Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams on Monday, May 4th in Franklin, TN, they were scheduled to enter four consecutive NiGHTS of filming four episodes of Invitation Only. However, Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland was put on vocal rest by her doctor, and the duo had to cancel their Tuesday May 5th show. The rest were filmed as scheduled the next three nights. The artists were:

• Brad Paisley
• Reba McEntire
• Darius Rucker

Each show was filmed at Studio A of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. Darius Rucker's episode is scheduled to air July 3rd, 2009 at 9:00 p.m., followed by Paisley's on August 3rd, and McEntire's in mid-August.

See also

• CMT Crossroads
• CMT Cross Country