Groundbreaking Partnership
Includes Onboard Performances by Emerging Country
Stars
FT.
LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic
cruise brand, today was named as the exclusive cruise line partner
for the famed Academy of Country Music®
(ACM®). Kicking off May 16
at the 59th ACM Awards Show hosted by Reba McEntire, Princess celebrated Country
Music's Party of the Year at the ACM Awards red carpet,
interviewing artists and nominees live from the Princess Stage.
As part of this groundbreaking partnership, Princess Cruises
will be the presenting sponsor for the recently introduced "ACM
Live from the Red Barrel Lounge" series taking place at the
Academy's Headquarters in Nashville this summer, featuring exclusive
performances introducing viewers to new and emerging country
artists. The collaboration will feature special performances by
some of the talented artists from the Red Barrel Lounge, welcoming
them onboard select future Princess voyages.
"Princess is incredibly proud to partner with the ACM and to
showcase the next big country stars," said John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises.
"Country music has a special place in the hearts of many of our
guests, and this partnership allows us to bring unparalleled
experiences onboard to combine that love for cruising and country
music in a unique and memorable way."
In addition, Princess will be on site supporting the ACM Honors
in August, celebrating special award honorees, off-camera category
winners and the ACM Industry and Studio Recording Awards.
Founded in Los Angeles in 1964,
and still the longest-running Country Music awards show, the ACM
made history in 2022 as the first major award ceremony to
exclusively livestream on Amazon Prime. The ACM 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®.
Since the first cruise from Los
Angeles to the Mexican Riviera in 1965, Princess Cruises has
become the most iconic cruise brand in the world, from its
co-starring role as the setting of the beloved "Love Boat"
television series to now sailing 16 luxurious and innovative cruise
ships to 330 global destinations, captivating the hearts of
travelers worldwide.
All 16 ships in the Princess fleet offer well-appointed
staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning
casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative
experiences and boundless activities. No matter the cruise,
Princess delivers a premium vacation with the line's award-winning,
signature Princess Medallion Class experience which offers
unparalleled service and personalization.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise
brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every
year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships
that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary
of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class
dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and
entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and
boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess Medallion Class
service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments
in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
About the Academy of Country Music:
Founded in
Southern California in 1964 as a
regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has
grown in the almost-60 years since into a leading association for
the Country Music industry. Now headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., and boasting record-high
membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a
powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of
the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through
charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives
through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with
a focus on health initiatives. Last year was another monumental
moment for the Academy, with the 58th ACM Awards, hosted by global
superstars Dolly Parton and
Garth Brooks, ranking as one of the
most-watched awards shows of the year. 2024 saw the ACM Awards
return in May to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in
Texas for a second consecutive
year on Prime Video, this time with entertainment icon Reba McEntire hosting the show. The Academy also
remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive
environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the
boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents both
ACM LEVel Up, a two-year professional development and
enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, and OnRamp, a
guaranteed income program for Black members of the Nashville music community, in partnership with
the Black Music Action Coalition. For more information, visit
ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
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