Princess Partners with the Academy of Country Music for Onboard Concerts – Cruise Industry News

Princess Cruises is partnering with the Academy of Country Music to bring country music to cruises onboard the Galveston-based Regal Princess.

According to a press release, the initiative includes a series of concerts as part of the ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge series.

The live performances are set to take place on cruises to the Caribbean departing from Galveston between Feb. 9 and Mar. 17, 2025.

The lineup includes intimate concerts from some of country music’s most exciting emerging artists, Princess said, including ACM Award nominee Kameron Marlowe, ACM New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year Tigirlily Gold, and America’s Got Talent stars Chapel Hart.

As part of the series, six ascending country music acts will perform two 45-minute concerts in the Princess Theater and interact with guests during Meet & Greet sessions.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the Academy of Country Music to showcase the incredible talent of these rising stars,” said Becky Thomson Foley, Head of Global Entertainment for Princess Cruises.

“Many of our guests are passionate about country music, and this unique experience featuring intimate performances and meet-and-greet opportunities promises to make their cruise vacation unforgettable.”

Appearances include Drew Baldridge, who is set to perform onboard the Regal Princess as part of an eight-night Western Caribbean cruise scheduled to sail from Galveston on Feb. 9.

The Chapel Hart trio is set to embark on the vessel for a six-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Feb. 17.

On Feb. 23, Hannan Ellis will set sail from Galveston for performances onboard an eight-night cruise to the Western Caribbean.

Tigirlily Gold is scheduled to make a live performance during the Mar. 3 sailing, while Kelsey Hart embarks on the Regal Princess for the Mar. 9 cruise.

Completing the series of shows, Kameron Marlowe is set to perform during the Mar. 17 cruise, which also sails to the Western Caribbean.