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Princess Cruises is setting sail with country music in an exciting new collaboration with the Academy of Country Music (ACM). In early 2025, the partnership is launching its ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge concert series, bringing intimate live performances by emerging country artists aboard the Regal Princess. Guests cruising the Western Caribbean on select voyages departing Galveston from February 9 to March 17, will enjoy unforgettable shows and personal meet-and-greets with breakout country music artists.
Performing on these special voyages are six talented rising stars of country music, including ACM Award nominees and chart-topping artists. Each will host two 45-minute concerts in the Princess Theater and interact with fans during exclusive meet-and-greet sessions.
Here’s a look at the lineup aboard Regal Princess:
Princess Cruises and the Academy of Country Music will host the 2025 Red Barrel Lounge concert series aboard Regal Princess. (Photo Credit: Princess Cruises)
"We're thrilled to partner with the Academy of Country Music to showcase the incredible talent of these rising stars," Becky Thomson Foley, Head of Global Entertainment for Princess Cruises, said in a statement. "Many of our guests are passionate about country music, and this unique experience featuring intimate performances and meet and greet opportunities, promises to make their cruise vacation unforgettable."
The ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge concert series honors the rich history of country music, drawing inspiration from the Academy’s origins. The name pays homage to the Red Barrel Niteclub, the iconic Los Angeles venue that hosted the first ACM Awards Banquet in the 1960s.
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