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TIM MCGRAW /HOMEFRONT UPDATE: 18 HOMES AWARDED TO VETERANS SO FAR DURING BROTHERS OF THE SUN SUMMER TOUR

Encino, CA (August 2, 2012) – In a new exclusive interview, country superstar and 15-time ACM Award winner Tim McGraw talks about giving mortgage-free homes to deserving military families through HomeFront, a nationwide program he has launched in partnership with Chase, ACM Lifting Lives and the non-profit Operation Homefront. ACM Lifting Lives has donated $125,000 to the initiative, allowing families to purchase what they need for their new home.
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DIERKS BENTLEY TO HOST 6th ANNUAL ACM HONORS TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 AT THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM IN NASHVILLE

ENCINO, CA (August 1, 2012) – Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing that country music superstar Dierks Bentley will host the 6th Annual ACM HONORS, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The event will take place on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 7:00pm at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Tickets priced at $37 will go on sale to the public at 8:00am PST on Friday, August 17, 2012 a
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ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC ANNOUNCES STAFF PROMOTIONS, HIRES

Encino, CA (July 25, 2012) – The Academy of Country Music is announcing staff promotions and a recent hire, including Lauren Brauchli, upped to Manager, Creative, PR & Production, Amy Cannon promoted to Manager, Brand Integration & Strategic Partnerships, and Jenny Driessen, advancing to Social Media Manager, Creative, PR & Production. Tommy Moore has been promoted to Coordinator, Administration & Operations and Addie Saloman has been promoted to Coordinator, Membership & Industry Relations. In addition,
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ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES DWIGHT YOAKAM FOR A VISIT

Encino, CA (July 23, 2012) – The Academy of Country Music welcomed ACM Award winner Dwight Yoakam for a visit earlier this month. While at the Academy he previewed songs from his upcoming album, 3 Pears, which will be released on September 18th on Warner Bros. Records.
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ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES JANA KRAMER FOR A VISIT

Encino, CA (July 19, 2012) – The Academy of Country Music welcomed Jana Kramer to the office while she was in Los Angeles last week. Kramer recently released her self-titled debut album through Elektra Nashville. While at the Academy she performed her hit song “Why Ya Wanna” and signed up for professional ACM membership, as part of the Academy’s complimentary one-year membership offered to support emerging artists.
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6th ANNUAL ACM HONORS TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 AT HISTORIC RYMAN AUDITORIUM IN NASHVILLE

The 6th 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 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, held earlier this year. For the second year in a row, limited tickets for purchase will be available for fans to experience a memorable night in country music. Tickets priced at $37 will go on sale to the public at Ticketmaster.com and the Ryman box office at 8:00 AM PST on F
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“MY CAUSE” WEB FEATURE THEME FOR JULY IS CARRIE UNDERWOOD’S “C.A.T.S. FOUNDATION”

Encino, CA (July 12, 2012) – ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the July theme for its monthly “My Cause” web feature is “C.A.T.S. Foundation” (Checotah Animal, Town and School Foundation). The web feature drives awareness of artist-supported charitable organizations and supports fundraising efforts for those philanthropies.
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ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC PLEDGES $2.5 MILLION TO COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM’S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 11, 2012 – The Academy of Country Music has pledged $2.5 million to Working on a Building: Country Music Lives Here, the capital campaign that will finance the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s expansion from 140,000 square feet to more than 350,000 square feet. The museum’s expansion will include the ACM Contemporary Gallery, which will examine modern developments and current trends in country music.
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ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES JERROD NIEMANN FOR A VISIT

Encino, CA (July 2, 2012) – The Academy of Country Music welcomed Sea Gayle/Arista Nashville recording artist Jerrod Niemann to the office while he was in Los Angeles last week. The “Lover Lover” hit-maker is gearing up for the October 2nd release of his sophomore album, Free The Music; a follow up to his 2010 major label debut Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury. While at the Academy he performed his current single “Shinin’ On Me,” and previewed songs from Free The Music for Academy staff.
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ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES THE CASEY DONAHEW BAND FOR A VISIT

Encino, CA (June 28, 2012) – The Academy of Country Music welcomed Casey Donahew and A.C. Copeland of the Casey Donahew Band to the office while they were in Los Angeles this week. Casey Donahew Band has released four albums independently and has topped the Texas music charts countless times. Their latest album, Double Wide Dream, was released in the fall of 2011. While at the Academy they performed several of their hit songs including “Double Wide Dream” and “Let’s Not Say Goodbye Again” and signed up f
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