ACM Lifting Lives Launches COVID-19 Response Fund

ACM Lifting Lives

The ACADEMY OF COUTNRY MUSIC's charity arm, ACM LIFTING LIVES, has created the ACM LIFTING LIVES COVID-19 Response Fund to assist those in the Country music industry who are suffering a financial crisis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those in need can apply for funds at www.ACMLiftingLives.org.

The fund will begin with an initial endowment of $250,000 from the ACM, with an additional matching fund against its partners, sponsors and third-party donors of up to $250,000. Initial partners, sponsors, and donors include "The BOBBY BONES Show," FIRSTNET, Built with AT&T, and AMAZON MUSIC. Those interested in donating can find more information here.

“ACM LIFTING LIVES is proud to have a longstanding history of supporting individuals in the Country music industry who need some assistance getting back on their feet during these unfortunate times, with the DIANE HOLCOMB Emergency Relief Fund,” said Executive Director of ACM LIFTING LIVES LYNDSAY CRUZ. “With this new ACM LIFTING LIES COVID-19 Response Fund, we hope to help alleviate some of the burden our music community faces; including the musicians, bus drivers, tour crews, songwriters, the list goes on and on during these unprecedented times.”

Nationally syndicated host of "The Bobby Bones Show," BOBBY BONES, is slated to introduce the fund in a special package during the "ACM Presents: Our Country" special,  broadcasting SUNDAY, APRIL 5th at 7p (CT) on the CBS Television Network and on CBS All Access.

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