Kameron
Marlowe, Drew Baldridge,
Tigirlily Gold Among Artists Featured in New ACM Live from the
Red Barrel Lounge Series Aboard Regal Princess Voyages
Sailing from Galveston in early 2025
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LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 13,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, in partnership
with the Academy of Country Music® (ACM®), is
bringing country music to the high seas with the ACM Live from
the Red Barrel Lounge concert series*. On Caribbean voyages departing Galveston
between February 9 and March 17,
guests aboard Regal Princess will enjoy intimate live performances
from some of country music's most exciting emerging artists,
including chart-topping singer and ACM Award nominee Kameron Marlowe, reigning ACM New Vocal Duo or
Group of the Year Tigirlily Gold, and America's Got Talent breakout
stars Chapel Hart, along with other rising acts across several
cruises sailing out of Galveston in early 2025 voyages.
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, with
appearances from:
Regal Princess, February 9-17,
2025, 8-day Western
Caribbean with Mexico
Drew
Baldridge – Raised in Patoka, Illinois, he began performing in local
talent contests as a teenager before moving to Nashville at 18 to pursue country music. After
releasing a pair of EPs in 2014-2015, his single "Dance with Ya"
became his first chart hit, and his debut album Dirt on Us
followed in 2016. His single "She's Somebody's Daughter" became a
viral hit in 2023-2024, marking his first top-40 hit. In 2024, he
signed with BBR Music Group's Stoney Creek label and released
"Tough People" as his debut single under the new deal.
Regal Princess, February 17-23,
2025, 6-day Western
Caribbean with Mexico
Chapel Hart –
Danica and Devynn Hart, along with
their cousin Trea Swindle, make up
Chapel Hart and have proven they are truly a force to be reckoned
with. These ladies have found a way to gift wrap their Mississippi roots & Louisiana spunk and share it with listeners
around the world. They've independently released four studio
albums and eleven singles. In July
2022, they competed in the
17th season of America's Got Talent, where
they finished fifth. The group's most popular song is "You Can Have
Him Jolene," an answer song to Dolly
Parton's "Jolene."
Regal Princess, February 23-March 3,
2025, 8-day Western
Caribbean with Mexico
Hannah Ellis – The Campbellsville, Kentucky-native's voice - a
mix of favorite flannel, sparkling pink wine and welcome - is the
friend we always wanted. Whether pouring from a car radio or the
phone, the act named to Rolling Stone Country's
"Artist To Watch" list and ACM Award nominee, reminds listeners big
leaps often come as a series of small steps when no one is looking.
Her debut album, That Girl, features notable singles such as
"Wine Country," "Too Much and Not Enough," "Country Can," and "Home
and a Hometown."
Regal Princess, March 3-9,
2025, 6-day Western
Caribbean with Mexico
Tigirlily Gold –
This sister duo, originally from North
Dakota, signed to Monument Records and to SMACK Songs
Publishing. They toured throughout the mid-west while still in high
school, selling out amphitheaters in their home state. In 2024,
their current single "I Tried A Ring On," climbed the Country Radio
Charts and became their second top-40 radio single before releasing
their debut studio album, Blonde. They won "New Duo or Group
of the Year" at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
in 2024, only the second female duo to ever win the award.
Regal Princess, March 9-17,
2025, 8-day Western
Caribbean with Mexico
Kelsey Hart – Curb Records recording
artist, songwriter and Kentucky
native Kelsey Hart has found his way
into the spotlight, a place he's dreamed of being since his
childhood days of belting gospel music from the passenger seat of
his dad's truck. His radio single "Life with You" has garnered over
100 million global streams, 429,800 TikTok views and debuted in the
Top 10 on Billboard's Country Digital Songs Chart.
Regal Princess, March 17-23,
2025, 6-day Western
Caribbean with Mexico
Kameron Marlowe – Raised in
North Carolina, he developed a
passion for music through his grandfather and began singing in
church at age 10. In 2018, he gained national attention on The
Voice, where he joined Blake
Shelton's team before being stolen by Adam Levine, though he was eliminated in the
live playoffs. Marlowe then moved to Nashville to pursue songwriting, releasing his
debut single "Giving You Up" in 2019. In 2020, he signed with
Columbia Nashville and released "Burn 'Em All." His hit "Giving You
Up" was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2021, marking a major
milestone in his career.
"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."
The ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge
series, presented by Princess Cruises, pays homage
to the Academy's Western roots and the beginnings of the Academy of
Country Music. The Red Barrel Niteclub, and owners Mickey and Chris Christensen, hosted the first
So-Cal Country Music Awards Banquet circa 1963. It was officially
known as first the Academy of Country and Western Music Awards
Banquet and would later become the ACM Awards. The Red Barrel
Lounge, located at the Academy's headquarters in Nashville, provides established and rising
artists with a unique platform to showcase their talents, connect
with new fans, and expand their reach.
The 3,560-guest Regal Princess offers well-appointed staterooms,
world class dining, grand performances, an award-winning
casino and entertainment, luxurious spa, imaginative
experiences and boundless activities.
No matter the cruise, Princess delivers a premium vacation with
the line's award-winning, signature Princess MedallionClass
experience which offers unparalleled service and personalization.
Guests can take advantage of inclusive packages like Princess Plus
and Princess Premier which add popular amenities like WiFi,
beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at
an even greater savings of up 65% when the inclusive package
amenities are purchased separately.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
*Performance schedule is subject to change
About Princess Cruises
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vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after
destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service
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