News
![](http://acmcountrycom.s3.amazonaws.com/content/articles/default.jpg)
THE BAND PERRY KICKS OFF ACM LIFTING LIVES MUSIC CAMP 2014
THE BAND PERRY
KICKS OFF ACM LIFTING LIVES MUSIC CAMP 2014
Encino, CA (June 24, 2014) – ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp is in session this week in Nashville, Tenn. with campers from around the country participating in a week of activities and excursions around Music City. The residential camp has the dual purpose of studying Williams syndrome while providing music enrichment through performance and education.
Reigning ACM Vocal Group of the Year The Band Perry lead campers in a songwriting session, creating “Bright Eyes,” an original song based on campers’ personal experiences and inspirations.
The camp is a partnership between ACM Lifting Lives and Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Music Camp and the 5th year that ACM Lifting Lives has been involved.
Photo #1 L-R: Elizabeth Roof, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Director of Research; Hannah Martin, Manager, ACM Lifting Lives; Neil Perry; Kimberly Perry; Reid Perry; Lorie Lytle, ACM Lifting Lives Board Member and Music Camp Founder; Rondal Richardson, Entertainment Industry Relations Manager at Vanderbilt University.
Photo #2 L-R: The Band Perry pose with the campers at ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp 2014.
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Courtesy of ACM Lifting Lives
*High res photos available upon request
EPK Download Link: http://bit.ly/1nzjkhu
# # #
Media Contacts:
Jenelle Scott
Academy of Country Music
(818) 815-4218
Back