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CARLY PEARCE TO REVEAL ACM® RADIO AWARDS WINNERS FOR THE 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™ ON ACM FACEBOOK & IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CRS 2020 ON FEB. 19 AT 11:30 AM CT

Two-time ACM Award nominee Carly Pearce will reveal the ACM® Radio Award winners via the Academy of Country Music® Facebook, which will also be revealed on February 19 at 9:30am PT/11:30am CT/12:30pm ET at CRS (Country Music Seminar) 2020. The chart-topping singer/songwriter will also return for a second time to host the annual ACM Radio Awards Reception on Saturday, April 4 at 4:00 PM PT in the MGM Vista Ballroom, leading up to the 55th ACM Awards® in Las Vegas.

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® ANNOUNCES STAFF PROMOTIONS & NEW HIRES

Encino, CA (February 14, 2020) – The Academy of Country Music® is announcing a promotion within the Events department and two new additions to join the Academy staff. Danielle Bardier has been promoted to Coordinator, Events; Gloria Chavez has joined the staff as Assistant, Finance & Operations; and Hannah Kellis has joined the staff as Assistant, Creative & Content Production. All positions are based out of the Academy’s office in Encino, CA.

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR RADIO AWARDS CATEGORIES FOR THE 55th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™

ENCINO, CA (February 3, 2020) – The Academy of Country Music® is announcing today Radio Awards nominees for the 55th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, including triple nominations for KUZZ-AM/FM in Bakersfield, CA; and double nominations for WIL-FM in St. Louis, MO, WNSH-FM in New York, NY, CKRY-FM in Calgary, AB, WUBE-FM in Cincinnati, OH, KXKT-FM in Omaha, NE and WUSY-FM in Chattanooga, TN.

ACM LIFTING LIVES® ANNOUNCES 2020 GRANT CYCLE RECIPIENTS

ENCINO, CA (December 18, 2019) – ACM Lifting Lives® announced its 2020 grant cycle beneficiaries today with grants for a selection of organizations including Camp Sunshine Inc., CreatiVets, California State University Northridge Foundation, GRAMMY Museum Foundation Inc., The KEYS Program, The Miracle Project, Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center at Kansas University, Operation Song, Personal Counseling Services, Project C.A.M.P., and Save The Music Foundation. Partnerships with artists and generous givi

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® ANNOUNCES DAMON WHITESIDE AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Encino, CA (December 9, 2019) – The Academy of Country Music® announced today that Damon Whiteside has been selected as the Academy’s new Chief Executive Officer which marks the Academy’s third CEO in its 55-year history. He will take the helm beginning Monday, January 6, 2020 splitting time between Nashville, Tennessee and Los Angeles, California.

GIVING TUESDAY ALERT! ACM LIFTING LIVES® ANNOUNCES 2020 WINTER CLUB SHOWS JORDAN DAVIS, RYAN HURD AND MIDLAND PARTICIPATE IN CLUB SHOWS NATIONWIDE TO RAISE MONEY FOR ACM LIFTING LIVES®

Encino, CA (December 3, 2019) – ACM Lifting Lives® announced today, in the spirit of Giving Tuesday, a string of nationwide ACM Lifting Lives® Club Shows during the 2020 winter season. Participating artists include Jordan Davis, Ryan Hurd and Midland, and venues such as Billy Bob’s (Fort Worth, TX), Joe’s Live (Rosemont, IL), and Joe’s on Weed Street (Chicago, IL) have agreed to donate a portion of each ticket sold at these performances to ACM Lifting Lives, with the money raised earmarked to help

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2020 FOR THE 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™

Encino, CA (December 2, 2019) – The Academy of Country Music® announced today that submissions for the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards™ are now open, December 2, 2019 through January 3, 2020. Categories eligible for submissions include Main Awards, Radio Awards, Industry Awards and Video of the Year Award, in addition to updates to the Industry Awards categories. The 55th Academy of Country Music Awards™, Country Music’s Party of the Year® will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena in La

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® UNVEILS 2019 HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN FEATURING GIFT-READY CUSTOM ACM® SWEATSHIRTS AND KOOZIES, INCLUDED WITH EACH TICKET PURCHASE STARTING BLACK FRIDAY, NOV 29 THROUGH SUNDAY, DEC 15

Encino, CA (November 29, 2019) – To kick off the holiday season, the Academy of Country Music® today unveiled a holiday campaign, encouraging fans to gear up for Country Music’s Party of the Year® by offering – for a limited time, while supplies last – FREE custom ACM holiday merchandise to wrap up for the country music lover on their gift list. Starting Black Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 15, fans can purchase ACM Awards tickets and receive a custom ACM-branded sweatshirt and koozi

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES JAMESON RODGERS FOR A VISIT

Encino, CA (November 26, 2019) – The Academy of Country Music® welcomed Columbia Nashville/River House recording artist Jameson Rodgers to the office while he was in Los Angeles recently. While at the Academy, Rodgers performed his current single, “Some Girls,” along with other songs from his upcoming project.

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES GABBY BARRETT FOR A VISIT & PERFORMANCE

Encino, CA (November 21, 2019) – The Academy of Country Music® recently welcomed Warner Music Nashville recording artist Gabby Barrett to the Los Angeles office. While at the Academy, Barrett performed her top-streaming debut single “I Hope” plus fan-favorite “The Good Ones” – both of which she co-wrote. She also treated the staff to a first listen of a few songs that will be featured on her upcoming Ross Copperman-produced project.