Over the last few years, the Country Music Association has donated generously to Nashville area music education and this year, they make their biggest donation yet. An impressive $1,066,632 is being made available to Nashville public schools through its 'Keep the Music Playing' program.

This money was generated during the CMA Music Festival where the biggest names perform at LP Field without demanding a performance fee.  Steve Moore, Chairman Elect of CMA’s volunteer Board of Directors, said in the announcement:

"CMA Music Festival is for the kids. Every artist I have ever worked with started their career with a dream. Many Nashville students have dreams of their own and it’s our responsibility to nurture these young performers and provide them with the resources and opportunities so that one day they may be headlining concert halls on their own."

Kellie Pickler was on hand to present the check during the event at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and in her own unique style said before the show:

"It’s extra special that we’re doing this at Christmas time, so the kids in Whoville can ring their jing tinglers, blow their floo floobas, and whack their Who wonkers, or play whatever they most enjoy playing here in Music City."

CMA Makes Huge Donation to Music Education