Y’all, CMA Fest week is already bursting at the seams, but there’s one night we know is gonna hit differently this year—and that’s Ty Herndon’s 10th and final Concert for Love & Acceptance, going down Monday, June 2 at 7:30 PM at Category 10 in downtown Nashville.
Herndon just dropped the full artist lineup, and it’s a jaw-dropper. We’re talkin’:
Dasha, Ingrid Andress, David Archuleta, Matt Bloyd, Jada Cato, Brooke Eden, Lindsay Ell, Shelly Fairchild, Melissa Greene, Tiera Kennedy, Kimberley Locke, The Kentucky Gentleman, Michael Passons, Maggie Rose, Morgxn, Runaway June, Kalie Shorr, and Sam Williams—plus some surprise appearances still under wraps.
That’s not just a lineup. That’s a movement.
A Legacy of Love
What started in 2015 as a bold stand for inclusivity in country music has grown into one of the most beloved events during CMA Fest. The Concert for Love & Acceptance, presented with GLAAD, has always been more than just a show—it’s been a rally cry for mental health, addiction recovery, LGBTQ visibility, and straight-up unity through music.
This 10th anniversary will also serve as a victory lap for Herndon himself. He’s celebrating 30 years since the release of his breakout hit “What Mattered Most,” and a decade since he made history as the first major male country artist to come out publicly.
“I’ve been on every side of the journey—struggling, surviving, and thriving,” Herndon says. “This tenth anniversary will be our most powerful yet, and while it’s the final time I host this event in its current form, I know the mission will live on.”
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A New Generation, Same Mission
Whether you’ve been to every CFLA show or you’re catching it for the first time, this final concert is a chance to celebrate how far country music has come—and where it’s headed next.
Past lineups have featured everyone from Vince Gill and Tanya Tucker to Mickey Guyton, Hunter Hayes, and the Brothers Osborne. And this year, that torch is being passed to the next wave of boundary-breakers and truth-tellers.
The Details
When: Monday, June 2 at 7:30 PM
Where: Category 10, Downtown Nashville
Tickets: Available now at F4LA.org
The event is presented by Music City PrEP Clinic, Rooted Recovery Stories with Patrick Custer, Southern Pride Process, and supported by Chris Watson Travel. All proceeds benefit the Foundation for Love & Acceptance, founded by Herndon, and supporting LGBTQ youth, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, and mental health programs nationwide.
