ROSS COPPERMAN, JESSIE JAMES DECKER, LADY ANTEBELLUM, MICHAEL RAY, TENILLE TOWNES AND JOY WILLIAMS TO PARTICIPATE IN 10th ANNUAL ACM LIFTING LIVES MUSIC CAMP JUNE 12-19, 2019 IN NASHVILLE, TN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROSS COPPERMAN, JESSIE JAMES DECKER,
LADY ANTEBELLUM, MICHAEL RAY, TENILLE TOWNES AND JOY WILLIAMS
TO PARTICIPATE IN 10th ANNUAL ACM LIFTING LIVES MUSIC CAMP
JUNE 12-19, 2019 IN NASHVILLE, TN
ENCINO, CA (June 3, 2019) – ACM Lifting Lives® and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities will partner again for the 10th Annual ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp, June 12-June 19, 2019, in Nashville, TN. Country music artists Jessie James Decker, Lady Antebellum, Tenille Townes, producer/songwriter Ross Copperman and singer/songwriter Joy Williams have graciously agreed to volunteer their time with the campers at various points throughout the week. The finale will take place Tuesday, June 18, 2019 on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry as ACM Lifting Lives Music campers offer a live performance with country music artist Michael Ray.
The Camp, a week-long residential program open to individuals with Williams syndrome, talented in music from around the U.S. and Canada, has a dual purpose of studying Williams syndrome while providing music enrichment through performance and education. ACM Lifting Lives funds the costs of the Camp in addition to providing scholarships to several campers, enabling the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center to advance its mission of improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through research, training and service.
Campers will participate in a songwriting workshop and recording session, along with other music-oriented activities, culminating in a live performance at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry.
Throughout the week, campers gain invaluable experience through visits from top-tier country music veterans. Prior camps have featured artist visits from Lauren Alaina, Gary Allan, Kelsea Ballerini, The Band Perry, Danielle Bradbery, Dierks Bentley, Big & Rich, Lee Brice, Kix Brooks, Luke Bryan, Brett Eldredge, Hunter Hayes, JT Hodges, Julianne Hough, Casey James, Chris Janson, Jana Kramer, Brandon Lay, Little Big Town, Love and Theft, Maddie & Tae, Scotty McCreery, Lance Miller, Eddie Montgomery, Craig Morgan, Kip Moore, Maren Morris, David Lee Murphy, Jerrod Niemann, Jon Nite, Jake Owen, Eric Paslay, Cassadee Pope, LeAnn Rimes, RaeLynn, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Hillary Scott, The Swon Brothers, Carrie Underwood, Paul Worley, Wynonna, Chris Young and more. This year’s schedule includes:
Thursday, June 13
Songwriting Workshop with Ross Copperman, Lady Antebellum and Joy Williams
Dinner
and Karaoke at Winner’s Bar & Grill with Surprise Guest Artist
Friday, June 14
Seacrest Studios visit with Surprise Guest Artist
Meet & Greet with Surprise Guest Artist at Wildhorse Saloon
Saturday, June 15 Bluebird Cafe visit with Jessie James Decker
Monday, June 17 Recording Studio Day with Ross Copperman and Tenille Townes at
Belmont University’s Ocean Way Nashville
Tuesday, June 18 LIVE performance with Michael Ray at the Grand Ole Opry
Media RSVP: To inquire about covering any of the artist interactive elements listed above, please contact Brooke Primero at [email protected] and Melissa Moldovan at [email protected].
To learn more about ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp or to receive notifications about admission for 2020, please visit http://bit.ly/1EQ6li6.
About ACM Lifting Lives®
ACM Lifting Lives® is the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music dedicated to improving lives through the power of music. Through partnerships with artists and strong ties in the music industry, ACM Lifting Lives develops and funds music-related therapy and education programs, and serves members of the community who face unexpected hardships through its Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund. Generous donations and the support of artists and fans ensure ACM Lifting Lives is able to fund everything from disaster relief and helping communities in need, to music education in schools and music camps for those with disabilities, to supporting programs that use music therapy as a means to help our veterans and wounded warriors, while providing grants to help them ease back into life. For more information, please visit www.ACMLiftingLives.org.
About Williams syndrome
Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition (estimated to occur in 1/7,500 births) that causes medical and developmental problems. It is associated with an unusual pattern of strengths and weaknesses in linguistic and cognitive profiles, as well as intellectual disability.
About the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center has been opening doors and transforming the lives of children and adults with disabilities through innovative research, services, and training for over 50 years. Its mission is to facilitate discoveries and best practices that make positive differences in the lives of persons with developmental disabilities and their families.
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