Mitchell Tenpenny Donates $117,471.50 from 10Penny Fund to ACM Lifting Lives’ Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund
Haley Montgomery /ACM Head of Artist Relations & Awards, Mitchell Tenpenny, Taylor Wolf /ACM Lifting Lives Exec. Director, Brooke Boyd /ACM Lifting Lives Coordinator
Cornhole Tournament Winners: Matt Alderman and Jared Mullens
Nashville, Tenn. – (October 8, 2025) – Multi-platinum selling artist Mitchell Tenpenny held his fourth annual Cornhole tournament on Music Row yesterday to help raise funds for his foundation, the 10Penny Fund. Proceeds from the event, in addition to previously raised funds, are being donated to event sponsor ACM Lifting Lives.
The 10Penny Fund and ACM Lifting Lives have partnered to bring support to music industry colleagues impacted by cancer. Mitchell’s 10Penny Fund will make a $100,000 contribution to assist in 10 grants of $10,000 to individuals who require help covering essential medical bills, everyday household needs, and mental health support through ACM Lifting Lives’ Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund. Go to acmliftinglives.org or email [email protected] to seek help and find additional information.
Mitchell’s fourth annual Cornhole Tournament was held on the parking deck of BMI on Music Row. The event included artists Dawson Anderson, Ernest, Adam Doleac, Filmore, Caylee Hammock, Noah Hicks, Caleb Lee Hutchison, Cody Lohden, Parker McCollum, McCoy Moore, Meghan Patrick, Rhys Rutherford, Justin Schools, and Chris Young. The tournament winners were songwriters Matt Alderman, a 2-time winner and Jared Mullens who had his third tournament win.
The cornhole event was made possible by these sponsors: Black Tie Moving Co., Bloom House, Bogg Bags, Cocktail & Key , Compoveda Tequila, Happenstance Bourbon, In My Sundays, Kelsey Rae Event Design & Production, LED Marquee, Lennon & Luxe, Lets Booth It, Molson Coors, Nashville Predators, Nashville Stars, Red Light Management, Red Star Merchandise, Riser House, Rhythm, Sony Music Nashville, Sony Music Publishing, Southern Event Rentals, Swanky Balloon Co., The Brocoffs, Titos Vodka, TurtleBox Speakers , and Twisted For Sugar.
ACM Lifting Lives® has been supporting individuals in the country music industry confidentially through its Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund since 2014. This fund helps alleviate the burden that many of the behind-the-scenes professionals such as touring personnel and musicians, songwriters and developing artists might face because of emergency situations like natural disasters or medical related issues. The donations received from the 10Penny Fund and proceeds from the tournament will be earmarked within the Diane Holcomb fund specifically for those who have been affected by cancer.
About Mitchell Tenpenny
Multi-platinum-selling artist Mitchell Tenpenny has seen his career explode over the last few years. Since the release of his debut #1 hit single “Drunk Me” the multi-faceted entertainer, singer, songwriter, producer and performer has surpassed the One Billion streams threshold, now at more than 2.3 Billion global streams and growing. His RIAA certifications continue to soar with recent recognitions for “Drunk Me” hitting 4-times Platinum and “We Got History” garnering Platinum status.
Mitchell’s additional #1 singles include “Truth About You” and “At The End Of A Bar” with Chris Young. With the latter (at the time of its chart peak), Mitchell made history with shortest span between #1 songs since 1982 with just a three-week stretch.
From the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to the Today Show and numerous other television appearances, Mitchell has performed his music to an ever-growing legion of fans. His success as a touring artist has grown from recent guest slots on the road with Jason Aldean, Luke Combs and Jordan Davis, to his own headline tours.
Mitchell’s new single at country radio, “Same Moon,” was co-written with Paul DiGiovanni, Derrick Southerland and Dallas Wilson. “Same Moon” appears on Mitchell’s third studio, 20-track album The 3rd released last fall. The song’s music video features his wife and fellow country artist Meghan Patrick. Watch it Here.
Mitchell is currently on Jordan Davis’ “Ain’t Enough Road” Tour through October.