ACM Stories, Songs & Stars made its return during the 6th Annual ACM Party for a Cause on Friday (April 13), and some of our favorite artists and songwriters performed their biggest hits!
Held at The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the event was an upscale evening modeled after an old-fashioned guitar pull.
Hosted by Storme Warren, Lee Brice, Little Big Town, Lori McKenna, Midland,Jon Pardi, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell and 53rd ACM Awards Songwriter of the Year nominees Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley, Hillary Lindsey, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne performed songs they composed, telling the stories behind how those collaborations came together. Cam, Kip Moore, and Liz Rose made surprise appearances throughout the evening, and the crowd went absolutely WILD!
In addition, Rhett Akins was announced as the winner of this year’s ACM Songwriter of the Year award, which was presented to him by reigning Songwriter of the Year award winner Lori McKenna. Midland was also presented with trophies for their previously announced ACM Award win for New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year. Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally, and Rhett Akins were onstage for the surprise presentation.
Click through the gallery below to see photos from ACM Stories, Songs & Stars…
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Lee Brice (L) and Lauren Alaina attend ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Cam attends ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Cam attends ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been shot in black and white. Color version not available.) Cam performs during ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Cam attends ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Cole Swindell attends ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: (L-R) Jess Carson, Mark Wystrach, and Cameron Duddy of musical group Midland perform onstage during ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: (L-R) Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, and Philip Sweet of musical group Little Big Town perform onstage during ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Jon Pardi (dressed as Elvis Presley) performs onstage duirng ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Lee Brice performs onstage during ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Shane McAnally (front) and (back, L-R) Josh Osborne and and musical group Midland members Cameron Duddy, Mark Wystrach, and Jess Carson attend ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: (L-R) Shane McAnally, Ashley Gorley, and Josh Osborne attend ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Cam performs onstage during ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been shot in black and white. Color version not available.) Cam performs during ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Lori McKenna performs during ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Lee Brice performs ontage during ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Kip Moore performs onstage during ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Danielle Bradbery attends ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for ACM)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Cam (L) and Cole Swindell attend ACM Stories, Songs & Stars: A Songwriter’s Event Benefiting ACM Lifting Lives at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ACM)
