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Encino, CA (November 28, 2011) – ACM Lifting Lives has announced its new board of directors following elections held this month. The ACM Lifting Lives board of directors is made up of an equal number of ACM board members, referred to as representative directors, as well as leaders in non-profit and corporate affairs that aren’t ACM board members, referred to as public directors. This election brings the ACM Lifting Lives board total to 32 directors.

Encino, CA (November 3, 2011) – ACM Lifting Lives® took the windy city by storm recently, hosting the first-ever stand-alone benefit concert and giving away $75,000 in gifts to Chicago-based charities that align with Lifting Lives’ mission of improving lives through the power of music. The full ACM Lifting Lives Board of Directors also traveled to Chicago for one of its annual meetings.

Encino, CA (November 4, 2011) – ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the November theme for its monthly “My Cause” web feature is “National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.” The web feature drives awareness of artist-supported charitable organizations and supports fundraising efforts for those philanthropies.

Encino, CA (October 3, 2011) – ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the October theme for its monthly “My Cause” web feature is “Country Cares for Women.” The web feature drives awareness of artist-supported charitable organizations and supports fundraising efforts for those philanthropies.

Encino, CA (September 12, 2011) – ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the September theme for its monthly “My Cause” web feature is “Women & Children First.” The web feature drives awareness of artist-supported charitable organizations and supports fundraising efforts for those philanthropies.

Encino, CA (August 18, 2010) – The Academy of Country Music is announcing a $661,000 endowment to ACM Lifting Lives, made on behalf of the artists who participated in the taping of “Girls Night Out: Superstar Women of Country” concert special in Las Vegas in April. Ticket proceeds from the taping went to ACM Lifting Lives®.

ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the August theme for its monthly “My Cause” web feature is “Back to School.” The web feature drives awareness of artist-supported charitable organizations and supports fundraising efforts for those philanthropies.

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ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp is in session this week in Nashville, with 31 campers from around the country participating in a week of activities and excursions around Music City.

ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp is in session this week in Nashville, with 31 campers from around the country participating in a week of activities and excursions around Music City.

ENCINO, CA (June 16, 2011) – ACM Lifting Lives® and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities will partner again for the 2nd Annual ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp this summer, June 26-July 1, 2011, in Nashville, TN. Country superstars Gary Allan, Little Big Town, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood and Wynonna along with hit songwriters Odie Blackmon and Brett James and renowned producer Mark Bright have graciously agreed to volunteer their time with the special-needs campers, at

Encino, CA (June 13, 2011) – ACM Lifting Lives® partnered with Entertainer of the Year, Taylor Swift, to donate $50,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Saturday. The donation is for the ACM Lifting Lives Entertainer of the Year Matching Gift program, wherein the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year is invited to impact a philanthropy of his/her choice with a special gift that uplifts through the power of music, with the Academy matching funds for greater impact.

Encino, CA (June 9, 2011) – ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the June theme for its monthly “My Cause” web feature is “Country Beats Cancer.” The web feature drives awareness of artist-supported charitable organizations and supports fundraising efforts for those philanthropies.

Chart-topping country music star Darius Rucker and ACM Lifting Lives® are partnering for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event to benefit the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC). For the first time performing together, twenty-five ACM Lifting Lives music campers...

ACM Awards sponsor Simon G. Jewelry is supporting ACM Lifting Lives by auctioning off a stunning Simon G. black and white diamond ring, as worn by ACM Red Carpet...

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that The Band Perry, Sara Evans, John Fogerty, the JaneDear girls, Little Big Town, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley will join the slate of previously announced country superstars at Girls’ Night Out: Superstar Women of Country - The Concert of the Year taping on Monday, April 4, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, which will air on Friday, April 22, 2011 from 9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network...

ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the March theme for its monthly "My Cause" web feature is "Country for Kids." The web feature, which launched in August 2010, will continue to drive awareness of artist-supported charitable organizations and support fundraising efforts for those philanthropies.

ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the January theme for its monthly "My Cause" web feature is "Resolve To Help Your Country." The web feature, which launched in August of 2010, will continue to drive awareness of artist-supported charitable organizations and support fundraising efforts for those philanthropies...

ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the December theme for its monthly "My Cause" web feature is "Home for the Holidays." The web feature, which launched in August, will continue to drive awareness of artist-supported charitable organizations and support fundraising efforts for those philanthropies...

ACM Lifting Lives has announced its new board of directors following elections held this month. The ACM Lifting Lives board of directors is made up of ACM board members, called representative directors, as well as leaders in non-profit and corporate affairs, called public directors. This election brings the ACM Lifting Lives board total to 20 directors...