Bassoon I'll Be 24: The
Academy of Country Music's Lifting Voices Council is conducting an instrument drive through May 6. Brass, keys, marimba, percussion, snare and bass drums, strings and woodwinds are being collected for donation to
Birdie Alexander Elementary in Dallas during the week of the
59th ACM Awards (5/14-16). Donations will be accepted during business hours at ACM, BMI and Warner Music Group; email
Kortney Toney,
Shannon Sanders or
Stephanie Davenport, respectively, to arrange a drop-off.
The Summer Print Special
The 2025 ACM
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2025 ACM Nominees
Inside This Issue:
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You Never Forget Your First … Cousin
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