The Academy of Country Music® has grown from a regional Southern California trade organization to a national powerhouse with its sights set on a higher purpose – improving lives by connecting fans, artists and the industry. Today, the ACM® is dedicated more than ever to promoting new artists, artists on the rise and established superstars, while supporting the good work of charitable causes nationwide through ACM Lifting Lives®.

ACM Lifting Lives® is the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music dedicated to IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC™.

Through partnerships with artists and strong ties in the music industry, ACM Lifting Lives® funds music health programs while also serving members of the music community who face unexpected hardships through its Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund.

The Arts & Business Council leverages and unites the unique resources of the arts and business communities to create a thriving, sustainable creative culture in Nashville.

• They create mutually beneficial partnerships between arts and business.

• They provide direct services, key opportunities, and education to the creative community to help them master the business of art.

• They inspire workplace creativity in businesses to demonstrate the impact of the arts through tangible benefits and develop life-long arts participants and supporters.

The Country Music Association heightens the awareness of Country Music and supports its on-going growth by recognizing excellence in the genre, serving as a repository for critical and timely information and communication, while providing a forum for industry leadership dialogue towards its goals.

The CMA Foundation believes that every child, at every school deserves access and the opportunity to participate in a high quality music and arts education.

Music Health Alliance’s vision is to create a safe and confidential place for the music community to gain the very best healthcare and health insurance solutions through defined and transparent advocacy services with an emphasis on the prevention of illness and overall wellness.

Music for Seniors connects area musicians with older adults through live and interactive music programs designed to engage, entertain and educate seniors – promoting health and wellbeing, reducing isolation and enriching the lives of all participants.

Musicans On Call brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.

Nashville Music Equality (NME)’s mission is to create an anti-racist environment in the Nashville Music Industry by providing conversation, education, mentorship, and resources for the Music Community.

MusiCares provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community in three key areas: 

• Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Services

• Health Services

• Human Services

Save the Music Foundation helps students, schools, and communities reach their full potential through the power of making music.