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Singer Taylor Swift Tapped to Close Out 2011 CMA Music Festival

Singer Taylor Swift is set to give the closing performance at the 2011 CMA Music Festival at LP Field on Sunday, June 12.CMA Music Festival takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12, in downtown Nashville.

“As we celebrate 40 years of CMA Music Festival, it is exciting to see Taylor and all our performers continue the legacy of Fan Fair which spotlights the unique relationship between Country Music artists and their fans,” Moore continued.

Also confirmed to perform at this year’s festival are Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Reba, Zac Brown Band, Sara Evans, Sugarland, Trace Adkins, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, Martina McBride, Blake Shelton, and more.

"She has been a strong supporter of CMA Music Festival since, she burst on the national scene a few years ago, and we are thrilled to welcome her back," said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "As we celebrate 40 years of CMA Music Festival, it is exciting to see Taylor and all our performers continue the legacy of Fan Fair.

She has participated in CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL every year since her event debut performance on the Daily Concerts at RIVERFRONT PARK in 2006. She performed on the Nightly Concerts at LP FIELD in 2007-2009, and held a massive autograph signing session for her fans at the BRIDGESTONE ARENA in 2010 that lasted more than 15 consecutive hours.