The annual “Concert For Love & Acceptance” will be held on June 2, 2025, at Category 10, starting at 7:30 p.m. The headliner will be Dasha, with performances by artists including Ingrid Andress, David Archuleta, and Ty Herndon, who founded the event in 2015 to support the LGBTQ+ community and mental health initiatives. Herndon emphasized the concert’s message of unity and love. Tickets are currently available, with more performers to be announced. This event is part of the CMA Fest, a significant week for country music fans.
The yearly event, “Concert For Love & Acceptance,” has announced its lineup for 2025, scheduled for June 2 at Category 10, kicking off at 7:30 p.m.
Dasha will be the main act, featuring performances from Ingrid Andress, David Archuleta, Brooke Eden, Lindsay Ell, Tiera Kennedy, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Maggie Rose, Runaway June, Sam Williams and Ty Herndon. Herndon launched this event in 2015 to raise funds for his Foundation For Love and Acceptance, which supports the LGBTQ+ community along with mental health, addiction, and trauma recovery initiatives.
“CMA Fest is an incredibly meaningful week for country music fans, and we feel privileged to kick off this special time with an evening of music that unites us and highlights our shared humanity,” Herndon remarks. “This night is about setting aside differences and coming together to celebrate our shared values as God’s children, emphasizing love and acceptance for all.”
Tickets can be purchased here. More performances and appearances will be revealed soon.
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