Source: titansonline.com
NASHVILLE – The NFL Draft is now just over a month away, and we’re finding out more about what will be a huge weekend in Music City.
The NFL and the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp on Monday morning announced more plans for the 2019 NFL Draft and the NFL Draft Experience, a free three-day football festival held outside of Nissan Stadium during the draft.
Grammy-winner Tim McGraw will headline the concert series at the Draft Main Stage in downtown Nashville. In addition to the Draft Main Stage performances, GRAMMY-nominated CeCe Winans will sing the National Anthem to open NFL Draft activities on Thursday, April 25. The McGraw concert is scheduled for Friday.
“We’re excited to show NFL fans from around the country why there’s no better place for the Draft than Music City,” said Steve Underwood, President and CEO of the Tennessee Titans. “Along with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, and some of Tennessee’s most talented artists, musicians and businesses, we’d like to welcome the NFL family to our team’s hometown.”
The NFL Draft is scheduled for April 25-April 27. The NFL Experience will be the largest NFL Draft festival footprint to date, and in recognition of Music City, will be the first to integrate a free live music concert series featuring 20 Nashville-based artists of all genres.
Throughout the week, the Draft Experience Stage will feature 15 Nashville-based acts representing diverse genres of music ranging from pop and indie rock to country, per the NFL. Additional performances and headliners will be announced in the coming weeks.
“Each year, the NFL strives to make the Draft weekend a memorable experience for our fans. The passionate fan base and iconic location will ensure a unique experience that is unlike anything fans have ever seen” said NFL Executive Vice President, Club Business & League Events, Peter O’Reilly. “We want…
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