Ryman & BMI Block Party Spotlights Emerging Talent with Sponsors During 5th Year

Posted in News on June 10, 2026
The crowd packs in the PNC Plaza for Cody Lohden’s set during the fifth annual Ryman & BMI Block Party on Friday (6/05).
The crowd packs in the PNC Plaza for Cody Lohden’s set during the fifth annual Ryman & BMI Block Party on Friday (6/05). Photo: Erika Goldring for BMI.

The fifth annual Ryman & BMI Block Party returned to the PNC Plaza during CMA Fest (6/04-6/06), where daily lineups featured diverse performances from 16 of BMI’s prominent newcomers including Tenille Arts, Leah Blevins, Colton Bowlin, Sela Campbell, Colton Dawson, Tyce Delk, Mary Kutter, Steve Ray Ladson, Cody Lohden, Kat Luna, Lily Meola, Robyn Ottolini, Shaylen, Shelby Raye, Coey Redd and TRIPPP. Attendees were treated to interactive activations, food vendors and exclusive promotional giveaways provided by this year’s sponsors Dingo Boots, Mid-South Ford Dealers, ONErpm, Shure, Travel & Leisure, Twisted Tea and Xperi/HD Radio.

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