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ACM ANNOUNCES 2013 CONTRIBUTION TO ACM LIFTING LIVES ON BEHALF OF ARTISTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN “ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW’S SUPERSTAR SUIMMER NIGHT” SPECIAL

Encino, CA (August 26, 2013) – The Academy of Country Music recently announced a $700,000 contribution to ACM Lifting Lives, made on behalf of the artists who participated in the taping of “ACM Presents: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night” in Las Vegas in April. Ticket proceeds from the taping went to ACM Lifting Lives®.
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LEE BRICE AND JOE’S BAR DONATE MONEY RAISED AT AUGUST 16TH SHOW TO ACM LIFTING LIVES®

Encino, CA (August 23, 2013) –Curb recording artist Lee Brice headlined Joe’s Bar on Friday, August 16th with a portion of the proceeds benefitting ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music. The show raised more than $28,000 for ACM Lifting Lives – more than this series of events has ever raised at Joe’s -- which will go to help fund organizations that are improving lives through the power of music.
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ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS FOR 2013-2014

ENCINO, CA (August 16, 2013) – The Academy of Country Music is announcing its newly elected officers for the 2013-2014 term.
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JOE’S BAR ON WEED STREET TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL ACM LIFTING LIVES CONCERT WITH LEE BRICE FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

WHAT: On Friday, August 16, head to favorite Lincoln Park mainstay, Joe’s Bar on Weed Street for a special benefit concert featuring none other than country crooner Lee Brice. At the exciting event, concert-goers will not only rock out to chart-topping hits from this Nashville favorite, but they will also have the chance to participate in a pre-show live auction where one lucky winner will win a trip to the 2014 ACM Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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ACM LIFTING LIVES ANNOUNCES 2013 GRANT CYCLE

SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED BEGINNING AUGUST 7th THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6th
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“MY CAUSE” WEB FEATURE FOR AUGUST SPOTLIGHTS DIERKS BENTLEY AND “MILES & MUSIC FOR KIDS”

Encino, CA (August 5, 2013) – ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the August “My Cause” web feature will spotlight ACM Honors host Dierks Bentley and his charity organization, Miles & Music For Kids. The web feature drives awareness of artist-supported charitable organizations and supports fundraising efforts for those philanthropies.
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ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW’S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT REACHES 11 MILLION FANS

Encino, CA (August 2, 2013) – ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, an all-star celebration of summer music with airings on May 19th and July 26th, reached a massive 11 million television viewers overall. The airing last Friday was first in households (2.9/06), reaching more than 4.3 million viewers. The initial airing reached more than 6.5 million viewers.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel and the Academy of Country Music partner for ‘Celebration with Intention’ event to benefit Folds of Honor Foundation

SAN DIEGO, August 1, 2013 – Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialized in managing business travel and meetings and events, has partnered with the Academy of Country Music (ACM) to continue its “celebration with intention” approach to client events, designed around a greater purpose to create meaningful connections.
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DIERKS BENTLEY TO HOST 7th ANNUAL ACM HONORS TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 AT THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM IN NASHVILLE

ENCINO, CA (July 29, 2013) – Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing that country music superstar Dierks Bentley will return to host the 7th Annual ACM HONORS, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 7:00pm at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Tickets priced at $40.00 will go on sale to the public at Ticketmaster.com and the R
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REMINDER / SAVE THE DATE / TICKET ON SALE DATE 7th ANNUAL ACM HONORS TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 AT HISTORIC RYMAN AUDITORIUM IN NASHVILLE

WHAT: The 7th Annual ACM HONORS, as previously announced, is an evening of musical tribute performances and award presentations celebrating the non-televised special honorees and winners from the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, held earlier this year. For the third year in a row, limited tickets for purchase will be available for fans to experience a memorable night in country music. Tickets priced at $40.00 will go on sale to the public at Ticketmaster.com and the Ryman box office at 8:00 AM
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