With a 40-year legacy of generosity, the Academy of Country Music has always provided grants to promote music education, growth and awareness. In 2009, the Academy has rebranded its Charitable Fund as Lifting Lives, which will continue to support worthy organizations that are improving lives through the power of music.

Philanthropic Background
The Academy of Country Music Awards has been a network television staple for decades. Behind the scenes, the organization has worked tirelessly for a wide variety of charitable causes.

In the past few years, the Academy established the Academy of Country Music Charitable Fund with a separate governing board to further its charitable endeavors, while narrowing the fund's focus to music education and humanitarian programs. The Charitable Fund is now called Lifting Lives, but retains the same focus on lifting lives through music.

Several of the Academy's events benefit the Charitable Fund such as the Motorcycle Ride and Celebrity Golf Classic. For more information on these events, visit the EVENTS section at www.acmcountry.com.

To find out how you can become involved, donate to Lifting Lives or to receive additional information please email erin@acmcountry.com.