Get ready Country Music Fans, the excitement around the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards kicks off with the ACM Country Kickoff at The Star in Frisco, presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, on Tuesday May 6 and Wednesday, May 7!
At this FREE two-day Country Music festival, some of today’s most exciting, up-and-coming artists in Country Music will perform on the outdoor Carhartt Stage, including several ACM Award nominees. Performers include ACM Nominees Kassi Ashton, Ashley Cooke, Jessie Murph, Restless Road, and Tucker Wetmore, along with Josh Abbott Band, Maggie Antone, Drew Baldridge, William Beckmann, George Birge, and The Wilder Blue. The full lineup of performers and performance times will be announced prior to the event on @ACMawards socials. Artist lineup and schedule subject to change without notice.
Country Kickoff will also feature a Coors Light beer garden and dance floor, food trucks, country-themed photo opportunities, ACM Awards show merchandise, and an exclusive Lucas Oil VIP experience! There will be activations by a host of partners, including ACM Lifting Lives, Ashley HomeStore, Boot Barn, Carhartt, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Coors Light, Frito’s, Korbel, Lucas Oil, North Texas Ford, Western Son Distillery and Wrangler!
Rideshare is encouraged! Compliments of the ACM’s Official Rideshare Partner Alto, please enjoy up to $20 in ride credit with code ACMKICKOFF for $10 off 2 rides May 6 & 7. Expect professional employee drivers, branded luxury SUVs, and phone chargers for your ride. Open or Download the Alto app and add code ACMKICKOFF during sign up or under Promotions in the Profile tab of the Alto app. Once added, your credit will automatically apply to your rides.
Get closer to the Country Kickoff action than ever before with a VIP ticket and enjoy premium viewing access from the Lucas Oil VIP Area. Each ticket includes access to a covered patio to the side of the stage with activations from The Duckhorn Portfolio, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, SeatGeek, and Western Son Vodka, plus there will be specialty cocktails from Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Korbel, Licor 43, and Western Son Vodka. There will be dedicated bar service, two drink tickets, liquor tastings, and gift bags for the first 300 guests.