Exclusive Member Resources
The Academy of Country Music® stands by our members and industry colleagues throughout the difficulties and uncertainties caused by COVID-19. In these trying times, many of us are struggling in every sector of the live music industry. One way we can attempt to secure some assistance is by using our voices. Below please find educational resources, as well as actionable items to help the future of our industry.
ACM BOARD MEMBER EXCLUSIVE:
A Corona Virus Update with Vanderbilt Medical’s Dr. Crowe
ACM MEMBER EXCLUSIVE:
Coronavirus Updates with Vanderbilt’s Dr. Tom Talbot
Resources
Actionable Items
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The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), AEG, Live Nation, and an array of other organizations in the live entertainment industry have signed an open letter to President Joe Biden offering to help with Covid-19 vaccine distribution.
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