The Academy of Country Music hosted its ACM Stories, Songs & Stars event in Las Vegas on April 13 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The guitar pull format featured a number of singers and songwriters sharing stories and singing their tunes, including Jon Pardi, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Midland, Kip Moore, Lee Brice, Cam, Little Big Town, Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley, Hillary Lindsey, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Lori McKenna and Liz Rose.

Highlights of the evening included Jon Pardi dressed as Elvis, Cole Swindell’s performance of “You Should Be Here,” Midland accepting the ACM Award for New Vocal Group of the Year and Little Big Town’s performance of “Girl Crush” with songwriters Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna and Liz Rose.

A portion of the event proceeds will benefit ACM Lifting Lives, which works to lift lives through the power of music.

Check out the photo gallery below, courtesy of AFF-USA.com.