Eight music artists from around the world gathered in downtown Nashville Monday night, June 7, to help kick off CMA Music Fest week at the CMA Global Artist Party.

Monday night’s showcase, held at The Stage on Broadway, featured 2010 Starmaker winner Luke Austen (Australia & pictured) who will release his debut album in Australia later this year, Jaydee Bixby (Canada), David Bradley (UK), Pop singer/songwriter  Sinead Burgess (Australia), Cameron Clayton (New Zealand), Tim McKay (UK), female country duo One More Girl (Canada) and Alex J. Robinson (Canada).  The evening’s events were hosted by Adam Gregory, who also played a set for the packed house.

Australian Artists who have previously performed at this event include Troy Cassar Daley, Jasmine Rae, Shea Fisher, Aleyce Simmonds, Travis Collins and Mike Carr.