Home / Arts and Entertainment / Kaitlin Butts Takes CMA Fest By Storm
Kaitlin Butts Takes CMA Fest By Storm
5 Jun
Summary
- Butts performs at CMA Fest, including Nissan Stadium, this week.
- Her viral hit 'You Ain't Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me)' boosted her career.
- She released her Oklahoma!-inspired album 'Roadrunner!' last year.
Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter Kaitlin Butts is set to make a significant impact at CMA Fest this week, with performances scheduled for June 5 at the Chevy Riverfront Stage and the Nissan Stadium platform. This marks a major milestone for Butts, who expressed disbelief and excitement about playing a stadium, a dream she nurtured after seeing peers perform. Her career surge has been notable since signing with Republic Records last year.
Her recent success is underscored by the viral hit 'You Ain't Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),' which resonated widely on TikTok and other platforms, demonstrating a powerful wave of support from female artists and fans alike. This momentum follows the release of her 2024 album, 'Roadrunner!', which drew inspiration from the musical Oklahoma!. Butts is known for her unvarnished lyrics and deeply-ingrained country sound, often with theatrical elements.
Beyond her own performances, Butts has been active in the broader country music community, appearing in music videos for fellow artists Ella Langley and Dasha. She also headlined her European Cowgirl Experience tour and opened shows for Lainey Wilson, highlighting a supportive camaraderie among women in the genre. Butts' upcoming music continues her exploration of classic country themes, blending them with cinematic and theatrical influences for her next album, expected by the end of this year.
