Ticketed show at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will start at 7 p.m. and include performances by Herndon, Annie Bosko, Asher Havon, Sam Wiliams, Chris Housman, Carmen Dianne, Shelly Fairchild, and more
Daylong “Love & Acceptance” takeover will kick off at 11 a.m. on Margaritaville’s downstairs stage with a diverse lineup of artists counting down to the Red Carpet
NASHVILLE, TN – GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and groundbreaking country music artist Ty Herndon announced details for their annual Concert For Love & Acceptance, now in its ninth year. Set to take place Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Nashville on the eve of CMA Fest, the evenin event will feature appearances and performances by Adam Mac, Annie Bosko, Asher HaVon Carmen Dianne, Chris Housman, Cody Alan, Denitia, Fancy Hagood, Jada Cato, Jamie Floyd, Leon Timbo, Sam Williams, Shelly Fairchild, and Herndon.
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“This show just gets better and better. I’m so excited to be able to stage our evening show as a unplugged and more intimate experience for fans and artists to get closer together, as well as showcase even more amazing talent with a full day of performances that will help us reach more and more folks coming to CMA Fest with our message of love and acceptance for all people. It’s a new day in Nashville. We’ve come a long way since we first hosted this show in 2015. We have a long way to go, but we also have a lot to celebrate. This will be a day to celebrate,” said Herndon.
For the first time ever, the day will kick off with a live Red Carpet Countdown hosted by TV personality Braunwyn Windham-Burke and GLAAD Award nominated podcast host Patrick Custer that will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Margaritaville’s downstairs stage and feature a diverse lineup of artists each performing 30 minute sets. The Red Carpet Countdown is free and open to the public and will include the following performances:
11:00 a.m. – Kristen Merlin
11:30 a.m. – Jessica Rose
Noon – Jennifer Knapp
12:30 p.m. – Aliyah Good
1:00 p.m. – Bryan Ruby
1:30 p.m. – Cody Belew
2:00 p.m. – Jett Holden
2:30 p.m. – Cole Redding
3:00 p.m. – LAYNA
3:30 p.m. – Angie K
4:00 p.m. – Andrew Mitch
4:30 p.m. – Gina Vernier
“For nearly a decade Ty Herndon and the Concert for Love & Acceptance have been leading the charge to support and raise awareness for LGBTQ artists in country music. Although there is clear progress happening to make the genre more welcoming for diverse voices, many LGBTQ people still do not feel welcomed, loved or respected because of who they love or how they identify. This dynamic event acts as a key reminder that country music is indeed for everyone,” said Anthony Allen Ramos, GLAAD’s Vice President of Communications and Talent.
Herndon and GLAAD joined together for the first time in 2015 to create the Concert For Love & Acceptance to promote LGBTQ visibility and acceptance among the country music community and artists, industry leaders, and fans. Held as an annual live event until 2019, the Concert was staged as a virtual event in response to the COVID pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The event has featured performances and appearances by LGBTQ artists and allies, including Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Brothers Osborne, Jake Owen, Kristin Chenoweth, Chely Wright, Tanya Tucker, Bret Young, Michael Ray, Mickey Guyton, Chris Daughtry, Lily Rose, Terri Clark, Maddie & Tae, Pam Tillis, and many more.
Black Opry, Nashville Pride, NAMI-Tennessee, and RNBW are Official Community Partners of the Concert For Love & Acceptance. Each of whom will receive complimentary blocks of tickets to the event and be spotlighted for their important work during the show and throughout the venue on June 5.
The Red Carpet Countdown performances begin at 11 a.m. and are free and open to the public.
General Admission doors will open at 6 p.m. for the Concert For Love & Acceptance. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m. Click here for ticket information and other details. Proceeds from the show will benefit Herndon’s Foundation For Love & Acceptance.