Vegas Strong: ACM Lifting Lives donated $250,000 to three key organizations in support of those affected by the recent Las Vegas tragedy: $200,000 to MGM Resorts Foundation's Victim Relief & First Responders' Fund, which provides aid for first responder victims and their families; $25,000 to the National Compassion Fund, with 100% distributed directly to Las Vegas victims; and $25,000 to the Friends of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Foundation, which provides counseling and support for first responders, victims and their families. "This money will go a long way in aiding the healing and recovery of people who so desperately need it," says ACM CEO Pete Fisher. "Our sizable contribution to the MGM Resorts Foundation not only will aid victims, but will send a very special sentiment to our long-time partners in Vegas." Donate and get more info here.
A moving tribute to each of the 58 people who lost their lives at the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas Oct. 1 has been compiled by CMT.com's Alison Bonaguro and Lauren Tingle. Read about the lives led by those 36 women and 22 men here.