Princess Cruises has announced a partnership with the Academy of Country Music (ACM) to launch the ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge concert series in early 2025.
This collaboration will bring intimate live performances from rising country music artists on the Regal Princess ship during select (music-themed) Western Caribbean roundtrips from Galveston (Texas USA) between February 9th and March 17th, 2025.
The series will feature performances by 6 emerging country artists, including ACM Award nominees and chart-topping musicians.
Each artist will perform two 45-minute concerts in the Princess Theater (the ship's main show lounge) and host meet-and-greet sessions with guests.
Artist lineup and sailing details include:
February 9–17, 2025 (8-day Western Caribbean with Mexico): Drew Baldridge – known for his breakout single “Dance with Ya” and the viral success of “She’s Somebody’s Daughter,” Baldridge recently joined BBR Music Group's Stoney Creek label and released “Tough People.”
February 17–23, 2025 (6-day Western Caribbean with Mexico): Chapel Hart – The trio gained prominence with their bold response to Dolly Parton's classic, “You Can Have Him Jolene,” and their performance on America’s Got Talent in 2022.
February 23–March 3, 2025 (8-day Western Caribbean with Mexico): Hannah Ellis – A Kentucky native, Ellis has been recognized by Rolling Stone Country as an artist to watch. Her debut album, That Girl, includes tracks that showcase her relatable, warm style.
March 3–9, 2025 (6-day Western Caribbean with Mexico): Tigirlily Gold – This sister duo made history by winning ACM’s “New Duo or Group of the Year” award in 2024. Their single “I Tried A Ring On” achieved chart success ahead of their debut album, Blonde.
March 9–17, 2025 (8-day Western Caribbean with Mexico): Kelsey Hart – Hart’s hit “Life with You” has garnered 100+ million streams, marking him as a standout in contemporary country music.
March 17–23, 2025 (6-day Western Caribbean with Mexico): Kameron Marlowe – Rising to prominence with his Gold-certified single “Giving You Up,” Marlowe has established himself as a leading voice in modern country.
The ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge series draws inspiration from the Academy of Country Music’s origins, named after the iconic Red Barrel Niteclub in Los Angeles, where the first ACM Awards Banquet was held in the 1960s.