The CMA Music Festival begins on Thursday in Nashville. The forecast is for the usual hot humid weather and Blake Shelton is going to quench some powerful thirsts to kick the event off. 

Musicrow reports that the star of "The Voice" is has set up "Beers With Blake" at local establishments all over Music City. Blake has partnered with Bud Light for the promotion which will get going at 4 pm Nashville time.

Unfortunately, Blake will not be able to attend the CMA Music Festival this year, but wants his fans to know that he is "with them in spirits". The annual festival runs through Sunday in downtown Nashville. #beerswithblake

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