More than 20 songwriters and artists took the stage to share the stories behind some of country’s biggest hits at the ACM Stories, Songs & Stars event on April 5 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Hosted by Hillary Scott and Storme Warren, the event featured performances from Rhett Akins, Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Lori McKenna, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne, Brantley Gilbert, Little Big Town, Midland, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett and more.

ACM Party for a Cause events support ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music.

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