ACM Launches New Digital Series Featuring Jackson Dean, Wyatt Flores, More
The Academy of Country Music has launched a new digital series “OUR COUNTRY,” celebrating the music, memories and stories that define country music.
The new series is designed to resonate across generations and perspectives, celebrating unity, heritage, and the enduring role country music plays in telling America’s story.”OUR COUNTRY” highlights country music as a unifying cultural force, honoring America’s past while spotlighting the voices shaping its future, and blends intimate storytelling with stripped-down acoustic performances.
“OUR COUNTRY” will feature an eclectic lineup of voices performing reinterpretations of iconic tunes, including Wyatt Flores performing The Fray’s “How to Save a Life”; Kaitlin Butts on The Steeldrivers’ “If It Hadn’t Been for Love”; Jo Dee Messina performing Aerosmith’s “Dream On”; Thelma & James’ version of “You’re the One That I Want” from Grease; Jackson Dean performing Uncle Lucius’ “Keep the Wolves Away”; and Craig Campbell reinterpreting Clint Black’s “Killin’ Time.”
Through reflections on heritage, identity, inspiration, and connection, the series explores how music continues to shape generations and brings people together across perspectives and backgrounds. Following this week’s launch with Flores, episodes will continue to roll out weekly across ACM-owned and operated digital platforms, including YouTube, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and TikTok. Each episode pairs intimate acoustic performances with personal conversations, allowing artists to discuss the music, memories, and moments that have shaped their lives and careers.
“’OUT COUNTRY’ is about more than performance – it’s about connection,” says Lauren Burchett, Academy of Country Music Head of Strategic Partnerships & Revenue. “This series gives artists the space to share the songs and stories that shaped them while reminding audiences of country music’s history and its unique ability to unite people through shared experiences, emotion, and storytelling.”
