For the fourth consecutive year, the Academy of Country Music hosted the Academy of Country Music Stage at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) held in Las Vegas from Thursday, December 3^rd through Saturday, December 12^th.  New country artists took the Academy of Country Music Stage in the Cowboy Corral, a special area created by Las Vegas Events, to entertain NFR fans inside the Cox Pavilion at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The event was free to NFR fans and open to all ticket holders.

The Academy of Country Music Stage included performances from Ash Bowers, Easton Corbin, Halfway to Hazard, LoCash Cowboys, Sean Patrick McGraw , David Nail, Heidi Newfield, Joe Nichols, Sunny Sweeney, and Josh Thompson.

"The Academy of Country Music is excited to kick off the 10 nights of music with ACM award winner, Heidi Newfield and close with ACM award winner Joe Nichols." said Michelle Goble, Director, Membership and Events for the Academy of Country Music. "NFR is a great stage to showcase a wide variety of acts which include Texas touring bands, newcomers and established artists."

More information about the Wrangler NFR can be found at www.NFRexperience.com. Additional information about Las Vegas can be found at www.visitlasvegas.com.