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Academy of Country Music Honors George Jones With Heartfelt Tribute Video

Megan Pacella — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:37:36 +0000

In honor of George Jones‘ illustrious country music career, the Academy of Country Music put together a short reel of the Possum’s best moments at the ACM Awards. The clip honors Jones’ ACM wins and most memorable performances from the 1970s and 1980s. Perhaps the most touching moment of the two-minute collection comes when Jones [...]

ACM Party for a Cause Festival Combines Country Music With Charitable Giving

Megan Pacella — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:17:32 +0000

The only thing better than hanging out outside and watching your favorite country artists perform is doing so with a good conscience. The Academy of Country Music's Party for a Cause Festival in Las Vegas brings The Band Perry, Dierks Bentley and other ACM-nominated artists to a festival that will benefit a number of non-profit organizations.

Luke Bryan, Lauren Alaina + More Set for ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:38 +0000

The third annual Lifting Lives Music Camp is slated for June 18 through June 22 in Nashville, with country superstars like Luke Bryan, Lauren Alaina, Big & Rich, Brett Eldredge and Jana Kramer set to take part in the festivities at the event. It’s for a good cause, so it’s refreshing to see these country artists carving time out of their beyond busy schedules for something so beneficial to others.

Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire + More to Appear on 'The Talk' for ACM Week

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:30:17 +0000

CBS’ afternoon talk show ‘The Talk’ is getting a bit of a country makeover — but only for one week. In honor of the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards, the show, which stars hosts Sharon Osbourne, Julie Chen, Leah Remini and Sheryl Underwood, is going country. The hosts will invite a cast of celebrity country acts to come perform, co-host and, well, talk with them during the week leading up to the 47th Annual ACM Awards.