The roar of the engines downtown during the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on August 5-7 will be amplified with even more musical performances, including the addition of Los Angeles superstar trio Cheat Codes and DJ himself HISH of Nashville.
Nissan Stadium’s electrifying on-campus lineup will satisfy music fans’ diverse appetites with even more entertainment off the track. Admission to each night’s main concert is included with the same-day race ticket in any price range, maximizing the fast-paced weekend of events.
Cheat Codes remains an inescapable musical force leaping across electronic, dance, pop and now country genres, leaving an impact of innovation and collaboration throughout popular culture. Their total stream count dwarfs a staggering six billion streams with a diverse discography, including Pop Radio’s top-five platinum hit “No Promises” [feat. Demi Lovato], “Feels Great” [feat. fetty wap & CVBZ] and the gold-selling hit “SEX” with Kriss Kross Amsterdam.
On the international front, “Only You” [feat. Little Mix] shot to No. 1 on Pop Radio in the UK, while the band received dozens of platinum certifications in 20 countries. Over the past 18 months, Cheat Codes have released three very different and acclaimed albums that focus on each of the musician’s personal styles and tastes: Hellraisers Part 1, Hellraisers Part 2 and Hellraisers Part 3 which include collaborations with Tyson Ritter, Travis Barker , Blackbear, Icona Pop, Felix Jaehn Gashi and many more.
Special guests MacKenzie Porter and Matt Stell will also join Cheat Codes for previously unreleased collaborations on Sunday, August 7 beginning at 1 p.m. CT at the Cumberland River Stage in the footprint of Big Machine X. The Cumberland River Stage is located at the corner of Titans Way and Victory Ave.
The Cumberland River Stage at Big Machine X will also feature daily performances by rising stars from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. m. to 6 p.m. m. Friday, August 5; 9 a.m.-7:15 p.m. Saturday, August 6; and 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Sunday, August 7. Those scheduled include CMT Next Women of Country alumna Hannah Dasher, Spotify artist Fresh Finds Carter Faith, and Big Machine Label Group’s Mackenzie Carpenter and Tiera Kennedy.
Since 2011, HISH has been a staple in Nashville, writing songs and playing some of Music City’s biggest events. The songwriter-turned-artist-producer quickly began making a name for himself with his electro-infused spin on country music.
He has toured with Brantley Gilbert, Chase Bryant, and Dustin Lynch, among others, and has performed at some of the most notable country music festivals both in the US and abroad. HISH is currently a resident DJ at prominent Nashville venues while continuing to play festivals around the world.
HISH will open for superstar Tim McGraw on ZYN’s main stage on Saturday, August 6 from 8:10 p.m. ZYN’s main stage is located next to Cumberland Park, between the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Pedestrian Bridge.
Building anticipation for the McGraw concert, the energy will peak that night beginning at 8:30 p.m. The multi-hyphenate superstar recently scored his 45th chart success with HERE ON EARTH (Big Machine Records)’s “7500 OBO”, McGraw’s 19th world number 1 album. His unrivaled career includes sales of over 80 million records worldwide and countless industry accolades. The three-time Grammy® winner will make his only stop in Nashville during his 2022 North American tour when he performs as part of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix.
Officially kicking off the festivities, the Friday Freedom Tribute Concert presented by Wesley Mortgage will feature performances by Aaron Lewis, Deana Carter, Abby Anderson and Jackson Dean. Entertainment on August 5 starts at 7 p.m. on the main stage of ZYN.
The Grand Ole Prix culminates the music-driven weekend on Sunday, August 7, with headliners Brantley Gilbert and Carly Pearce, plus Midland and Callista Clark beginning at 5:45 p.m. on the main stage of ZYN. Dee Jay Silver will open the music at 5 p.m.
Single and three-day tickets are available for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix at www.musiccitygp.com/tickets.
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