The Archives Nashville, a premium digital archiving and storage company specializing in musicians’ wardrobes, celebrates $44,865.93 as the final fundraising total from the third annual Artist Closet Sale during this year’s CMA Fest. Fans enjoyed an exclusive opportunity to shop from their favorite artists’ closets, knowing a portion of the proceeds supported the CMA Foundation’s mission to provide students with access to high-quality music education and equip educators with the resources needed to sustain thriving programs.
The 2026 Artist Closet Sale invited CMA Fest fans to purchase wardrobe items for a star-studded lineup including Alana Springsteen, Ashley McBryde, Bailey Zimmerman, BunnieXO, Carter Faith, Ella Langley, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Kassi Ashton, Little Big Town, Luke Combs, Maddie & Tae, MaRynn Taylor, Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Terri Clark, The Band Perry, Tucker Wetmore and Wynonna Judd. Held at Fan Fair X, located in Nashville’s Music City Center, the activation featured a record number of 23 artist participants.
“We’re immensely grateful for the generosity of both the artists and festival goers that participated in our third annual event,” shares The Archives founder and celebrity stylist, Tiffany Gifford. “Raising over $107,000 in just three years speaks to the passionate community we have in country music. The Archives team is excited to continue our efforts in 2027 to champion the CMA Foundation.”
Gifford created The Archives in 2023 to aid celebrity clients in storing their vast wardrobes safely and securely while offering a digital solution for organization, accessibility and swift searching. Using RFID tracking technology for storage and categorization, The Archives offers a viable wardrobe archiving solution for artists and teams to view all pieces at once.
Clients are able to see specific movement of wardrobe between closets to take current inventory in case of loss or damage; ensure proper storage of all garments and accessories to preserve valuable and noteworthy pieces; quickly search and filter wardrobe from garment attributes, events worn, and style details; more easily curate garment displays for museums and private companies or personal showings; and monetize select pieces by making them available for rent through the platform.
For more information, please visit TheArchivesNashville.com and follow on Instagram @thearchivesnashville.
L-R: Victoria Rutledge (CMA Foundation, Director, Development) Tiffany Gifford (The Archives Nashville, Founder/Owner and Celebrity Stylist), Lindsey Morrison (CMA Foundation, Senior Manager, Community Engagement), Alexandra Karalash (The Archives Nashville, Studio Director) and Michelle Kirk (CMA Foundation, Senior Director)
Photo Credit: Britney Buckwalter for CMA
About the CMA Foundation:
The CMA Foundation transforms lives through the power of music education. Established by the Country Music Association in 2011 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, the nonprofit 501(c)(3) invests in high-quality programs that ensure all students have access to music. In partnership with the music industry and like-minded nonprofits, the CMA Foundation directs research-informed funding where it makes the greatest impact—empowering music teachers through professional development, providing resources for classrooms and programs, and creating life-changing opportunities for students.