How ACM Lifting Lives Became An Essential Lifeline to the Country Community

May 13, 2026

While the Academy of Country Music has fostered charitable giving for decades, its philanthropic partner, ACM Lifting Lives, was founded 20 years ago to create an entity dedicated to such work. Ever since, it has funded programs to help advance music’s relationship with health and serve members of the country music community. Dating back to its 2006 launch, ACM Lifting Lives has donated over $12 million to more than 150 causes, with highlights including a music camp for those with Williams Syndrome and the Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund, which supports those in the country music space affected by emergency situations like illness, injury or natural disasters.