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Guitars for Vets got a lot of attention during the Academy of Country Music Awards on CBS Sunday night — so much, in fact, that the Milwaukee nonprofit’s website crashed. Around 8:20 pm Central Time, country superstar Luke Combs appeared in a 90-second promo that aired during the actual ACM Awards, not during a commercial break. Presented by Ford Trucks as part of the auto manufacturers’ Proud to Honor program, the promo featured Combs playing a song with Guitars for Vets graduate Damon Williams that Williams wrote for his daughter.  “(Guitars for Vets) is a great program that helps...

Luke Combs and Ford promoted Milwaukee's Guitars for Vets on the ACM Awards. Soon after, the nonprofit's website crashed. Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel © George Walker IV / Tennessean.com Luke Combs performs “Forever After All” during the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry Friday, April 16, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn. Guitars for Vets got a lot of attention during the Academy of Country Music Awards on CBS Sunday night — so much, in fact, that the Milwaukee nonprofit’s website crashed. Around 8:20 pm Central Time, country superstar Luke...

Twan Mack, an adult contemporary hip-hop artist in Milwaukee, expressed that “WMV’s [Industry Talks Session] was informative and inspiring. You’re able to see first hand, that you’re not alone as an artist and creative. I recommend it from a knowledge gathering and support network standpoint.” WMV Industry Talks are scheduled at least once a month via Zoom. These meetings will also be an opportunity to connect with other musicians and music industry leaders in the area. Mentioned in This Press Release