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RYAN SEACREST, LITTLE BIG TOWN, THE BAND PERRY, BETH BEHRS, SCOTTY McCREERY, NANCY O’DELL & ROB MARCIANO, AND MORE TO ANNOUNCE NOMINEES

The second annual ACM digital press conference, hosted by the Academy of Country Music, CBS Television and dick clark productions via ACM social media channels, to announce the nominees for the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music’s Party of the Year® to be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
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Bob Romeo Announced As 2013 CRS President’s Award Recipient

(Nashville, TN – Jan 23, 2013) Country Radio Seminar has announced music industry executive and Academy of Country Music CEO Bob Romeo as the recipient of the 2013 CRS President's Award.
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“MY CAUSE” WEB FEATURE FOR JANUARY SPOTLIGHTS MIRANDA LAMBERT AND “MUTTNATION FOUNDATION”

Encino, CA (January 10, 2013) – ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the January “My Cause” web feature will spotlight Miranda Lambert and her charity organization, Muttnation Foundation. The web feature drives awareness of artist-supported charitable organizations and supports fundraising efforts for those philanthropies.
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FANS INVITED TO TWEET TO UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE VIDEO MESSAGE FROM 3rd ANNUAL ACM FAN JAM HOST BRAD PAISLEY

ENCINO, CA (January 8, 2013) – The Academy of Country Music has announced that starting today, fans can tweet to unlock a special message from Brad Paisley, host of the 3rd Annual ACM Fan Jam, delivered immediately after tweeting by visiting the ACM Social Splash page at www.ACMsocialsplash.com.
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2013 ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD EVENTS ANNOUNCED!

ENCINO, CA (January 8, 2013) – Superstars Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will co-host Country Music’s Party of the Year®, the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music’s best and introducing the industry’s hottest emerging talent, broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. The show is produced by dick clark productions, inc. This year’s show will mark reigning ACM Male Vocalist of t
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GARY ALLAN AND JOE’S BAR DONATE MONEY RAISED AT DECEMBER 15TH SHOW TO ACM LIFTING LIVES®

Encino, CA (January 3, 2013) – Singer-songwriter Gary Allan headlined Joe’s Bar on Saturday, December 15th with a portion of the proceeds benefitting ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music. The show raised more than $11,000 for ACM Lifting Lives, which will go to help fund organizations that are improving lives through the power of music. Gary Allan has previously been involved as a volunteer artist in ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp, held annually for campers with developmenta
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THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC PARTNERED WITH WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO AND COWBOY FANFEST

HELD DECEMBER 6-15, 2012 AT THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER IN LAS VEGAS - THE “RODEO LIVE” STAGE FEATURED ACM SPONSORED PERFORMANCES
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ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES CHARLIE WORSHAM FOR A VISIT

Encino, CA (December 10, 2012) – The Academy of Country Music welcomed Warner Music Nashville recording artist Charlie Worsham to the office while he was in Los Angeles last week. While at the Academy he performed his new single “Could It Be” 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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“MY CAUSE” WEB FEATURE FOR DECEMBER SPOTLIGHTS LADY ANTEBELLUM AND “LadyAID™”

Encino, CA (December 7, 2012) – ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the December “My Cause” web feature will spotlight Lady Antebellum and their charity organization, LadyAID™. The web feature drives awareness of artist-supported charitable organizations and supports fundraising efforts for those philanthropies.
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ACM LIFTING LIVES® ANNOUNCES 2012-2013 NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ENCINO, CA (December 4, 2012) – ACM Lifting Lives is announcing its newly elected Officers and Board of Directors for the 2012-2013 term.
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