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ACM’s Exciting 7th Annual Party for A Cause Features Star-Studded Lineup

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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

The Academy of Country Music has a long-standing tradition of hosting events for charities. The Party for a Cause, now on its 7th year, bears no exception. The events support the ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music.

7th annual party for a cause
via the Academy of Country Music’s Official Facebook Page

The ACM has announced more stars to grace their events, which will take place at select venues in Las Vegas from the 5th to the 7th of April in conjunction with the ACM Awards on the 7th of April.

7th Annual party for a Cause
via Scotty McCreery’s Official Facebook Page

The artists that would grace the event’s stage include Easton Corbin, Morgan Evans, Walker Hayes, Chris Lane, Maddie & Tae, Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Scotty McCreery, Lori McKenna, Michael Ray, Runaway June, Darius Rucker, Dylan Scott, and Mitchell Tenpenny.

Newly announced artists include Jimmie Allen, Carlton Anderson, Big Kenny, Jordan Davis, Brantley Gilbert, Ashley Gorley, Adam Hambrick, Caylee Hammack, Tracy Lawrence, Chase McGill, AJ McLean, Jamie O’Neal, Josh Osborne, Carly Pearce, and Cassadee Pope.

7th annual party for a cause
via the Academy of Country Music’s Official Facebook Page

Tickets for the show are already on sale. More events and artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

ACM Party for a Cause Schedule of Marquee Events

ACM Stories, Songs & Stars

April 5, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Marquee Ballroom, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Talent: Rhett Akins, Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Shane McAnally, Lori McKenna, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne and more

ACM Lifting Lives Topgolf Tee-Off

April 6, 10 a.m.
Location: Topgolf Las Vegas, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

Darius Rucker, Humanitarian Award, 7th Annual party for a Cause
via Darius Rucker’s Official Facebook Page

Talent: Hosted by Darius Rucker and Scotty McCreery, plus performances by Morgan Evans, Chris Lane, Scotty McCreery and more

ACM Decades

April 6, 7 p.m.
Location: Marquee Ballroom, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Talent: Lauren Alaina, Carlton Anderson, Rodney Atkins, Easton Corbin, Jordan Davis, Tracy Lawrence, Maddie & Tae, Jamie O’Neal, Carly Pearce, Michael Ray, Mitchell Tenpenny and more

ACM Awards Official After Party

April 7, 8 p.m.
Location: Marquee Ballroom, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Talent: Hosted by Shawn Parr and Big Kenny, plus performances by Jimmie Allen, Big Kenny, Brantley Gilbert, Adam Hambrick, Caylee Hammack, Walker Hayes, AJ McLean, Cassadee Pope, Runaway June, Dylan Scott, Brett Young and more

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