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Diamond Rio, Phillip Phillips and Matt Stell to Headline 3-Day Country Dance Festival
Dance Enthusiasts From Around the World to Gather in Nashville September 6 – 8, 2024
— Nashville Dance Fest has announced their concert lineup to take place during their annual event slated for September 6 – 8 at the Nashville Palace. Award-winning group Diamond Rio, Matt Stell and Philip Phillips are set to headline the 3-day festival along with appearances by the 2024 ACM Award Winners for New Duo of The Year, Tigirlily Gold, Will Jones, Erin Kinsey, Teddy Robb, Emily Ann Roberts and Kaleb Sanders.
Diamond Rio, who will take the stage on Sunday, September 8, has sold more than 6.8 million albums, surpassed over 1.05 billion global streams, charted 20 Top Ten singles, seven No. 1’s, won six Vocal Group of the Year Awards, and received 14 Grammy nominations.
The unique Nashville-based festival has become a top destination event for country dance and music enthusiasts from around the world. Event organizers expanded the event to include two stages of live country music to complement the various dance workshops for all levels, dance competitions for line dancing and swing dancing, and concerts featuring fan-favorite country artists each day, all in one location for a fun-filled experience that everyone can enjoy.
Festival Entertainment Lineup
Friday, Sept. 6
7 p.m. – Teddy Robb
8 p.m. – Emily Ann Roberts
10 p.m. – Philip Phillips
Saturday, Sept. 7
7 p.m. – Kaleb Sanders
8 p.m. – Erin Kinsey
10 p.m. – Matt Stell
Sunday, Sept. 8
7 p.m. – Will Jones
8 p.m. – Tigirlily Gold
10 p.m. – Diamond Rio
The event will take over the entire parking lot as well as inside the Nashville Palace, located at 2611 McGavock Pike, to include an estimated 100,000 square feet of event space. See the full layout and map here.
Nashville Dance Fest was co-founded by Taylor Winston and Adia Nuño, who will lead the festival, along with their veteran team of instructors. After meticulous planning, and over 25 years of combined experience in the dance community, Winston and Nuño are thrilled to have joined forces to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to the Nashville area.
“This event is going to be spectacular as we have an incredible lineup of concert entertainment this year along with over 70 dance workshops from some of the best instructors in the nation,” said Taylor Winston, Co-Founder. “This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that only Nashville can offer. We invite everyone to join us to witness the magic of how music and dance can bring healing and joy to our communities.”
Nashville Dance Fest aims to be an unparalleled experience, drawing attendees from around the world to participate in the area’s top destination event.
Concert tickets start at just $45 per night with other various ticket packages available for the weekend of activities. To see the full schedule of events, competition, ticket levels and packages that are on sale now, visit their website at www.NashvilleDanceFest.com.
About Nashville Dance Fest
Nashville Dance Fest was founded in 2023 by Taylor Winston and Adia Nuño. After meticulous planning, the duo first brought the one-of-a-kind dance competition festival to the Nashville area in 2024 with no plans of slowing down. Nashville Dance Fest is quickly becoming the top destination event for country dance enthusiasts from around the world as it provides an unparalleled experience. For more information, visit www.NashvilleDanceFest.com.
About Adia Nuño
In 2017, Adia Nuño made an impactful entrance into the dance scene, leveraging her impressive 15 years of dance instruction and choreography expertise. Channeling her skills, she pioneered advanced cheerleading programs and swiftly emerged as a prominent figure in the country dance community. Notably, Nuño has successfully orchestrated multiple thriving dance conventions nationwide. As the co-owner of KickStart Country Events, she has solidified her position as a key national influencer in country dance. Her standout accomplishment is the YESSS!! Dance Convention, recognized as the largest country dance event in America, boasting an estimated 1,500 attendees. In addition, Kickstart Country Events is actively establishing a national network of dance professionals, bringing the spirit of community building to cities across the country.
About Taylor Winston
Taylor Winston has more than 12 years of experience contributing to the development of communities and events through dance. Initially active in southern California, Winston played a key role in establishing dance events preceding amphitheater concerts. These gatherings attracted hundreds of participants dancing in parking lots. Subsequently, Winston redirected his focus towards creating the “Dancing with the Thunder” production, aligning with the Country Thunder Music Festivals in Arizona, Wisconsin, and Florida with tens of thousands of attendees. He then moved to Nashville TN looking for a new place to call home. After discovering Nashville Palace, he helped management build a strong dance following in the Nashville community.
