Academy of Country Music Reveals “Party for a Cause” Lineups for ACM Awards Weekend

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Academy of Country Music Reveals “Party for a Cause” Lineups for ACM Awards Weekend

The Academy of Country Music announced its roster of performers for the events surrounding ACM Awards weekend in Las Vegas on April 12–15.

More than 40 country artists—including Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Kip Moore, Midland, Old Dominion and more—are scheduled to take the stage at various Vegas venues for the 6th annual Party for a Cause events.

Portions of all event proceeds will benefit ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music, which works to lift lives through the power of music. Check partyforacause.com for ticket info.

The ACM Awards will air live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 8 p.m. ET. on CBS.

Party for a Cause Events

THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018

6:00 PM 95.5 The Bull’s 10th Annual All-Star Guitar Pull
Location: The Pearl, Palms Resort
Performers: Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Russell Dickerson, Chris Lane, Midland, Justin Moore, and Tyler Rich

10:00 PM ACM After Party for a Cause: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Location: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Performer: Russell Dickerson

FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018

11:00 AM ACM Party for a Cause: Tailgate Party
Location: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Performers: Kip Moore and Aaron Watson with Cale Dodds, Stephanie Quayle, Smithfield, Alex Williams, and more

6:00 PM ACM Party for a Cause with Old Dominion
Location: Sandbar Pool at Red Rock Casino Resort
Performers: Old Dominion with Michael Ray

7:00 PM ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefitting ACM Lifting Lives
Location: The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Performers: Lee Brice, Ashley Gorley, Shane McAnally, Lori McKenna, Thomas Rhett, and more

7:00 PM WME’s Bash at The Beach
Location: Mandalay Bay Beach, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Performers: To Be Announced

10:00 PM ACM After Party for a Cause: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Location: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Performer: Montgomery Gentry

10:00 PM ACM After Party for a Cause: Nashville Unplugged
Location: Rhythm & Riffs Lounge, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Performers: To Be Announced

SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018

8:30 AM ACM Workout for a Cause: Erin Oprea Unleashed Tour
Location: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Talent: Celebrity Trainer, Erin Oprea, and special guests to be announced

10:00 AM ACM Lifting Lives Topgolf Tee-Off Hosted by Charles Kelley & Darius Rucker
Location: Topgolf, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Performers: Chris Lane, Tegan Marie, and more

11:00 AM ACM Party for a Cause: Tailgate Party
Location: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Performers: Jon Pardi with Jimmie Allen, Walker Hayes, High Valley, Lucas Hoge, Tony Jackson, Austin Jenckes, Brandon Ray, Jake Rose, Tenille Townes, and more

12:00 PM ACM Pool Party for a Cause
Location: Flamingo GO Pool, Flamingo Las Vegas
Performers: Chase Rice and more

7:00 PM WME’s Bash at the Beach
Location: Mandalay Bay Beach, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Performers: To Be Announced

10:00 PM ACM After Party for a Cause: Nashville Unplugged
Location: Rhythm & Riffs Lounge, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Performers: To Be Announced

10:00 PM ACM After Party for a Cause: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Location: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Performers: Craig Wayne Boyd, Josh Gracin, The Swon Brothers

SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018

8:00 PM ACM Awards Official After Party
Location: The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Performers: Lee Brice, High Valley, Home Free, Tracy Lawrence, Jerrod Niemann, Cassadee Pope, and more

photos by Jason Simanek

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