The 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) kicks off tonight (April 7, 2013) at 8 p.m. (PST) on CBS from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will co-host the star-studded event which will highlight a co-performance featuring icons Garth Brooks and George Strait. The two stars have never performed together on stage and will together present a tribute to the show's long-time producer Dick Clark who passed away last year. The Academy has named Clark as this year's Artist of the Decade winner.
The ACM Awards culminate the annual week-long celebration of country music in Las Vegas. Tim McGraw will host a special star-studded performance on Monday April 8 that will also air on television at a future date. Check this ACM link to view all the associated ACM events in Las Vegas.
Many top country music and other genre entertainers will perform or present awards at the event. Alternate genre performances are slated for such stars as John Mayer and Stevie Wonder. Non-country artist presenters include names such as Michael Chiklis, Sheryl Crow, Kaley Cuoco, and John Fogerty. Abbreviated listings of major award nominees, performers, and presenters are listed below.
Major Award Nominees :
- Entertainer of the Year - Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, & Taylor Swift
- Male Vocalist - Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, & Toby Keith
- Female Vocalist - Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, & Taylor Swift
- Vocal Duo - Big & Rich, Florida Georgia Line, Love and Theft, Sugarland, & Thompson Square
- Vocal Group - Eli Young Band, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town,The Band Perry, & Zac Brown Band
- Album of the Year - Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, & Taylor Swift
- Song of the Year - Eli Young Band, Eric Church, Hunter Hayes, Lee Brice, & Miranda lambert
- Check this ACM link to view all award categories and nominees
Scheduled Performers :
- Jason Aldean
- Dierks Bentley
- Garth Brooks
- Luke Bryan
- Kenny Chesney
- Eric Church
- Kelly Clarkson
- Florida Georgia Line
- Brantley Gilbert
- Hunter Hayes
- Jana Kramer
- Jewel
- Lady Antebellum
- Miranda Lambert
- Little Big Town
- John Mayer
- Tim McGraw
- Brad Paisley
- Blake Shelton
- George Strait
- Taylor Swift
- The Band Perry
- Carrie Underwood
- Stevie Wonder
Scheduled Presenters :
- Gary Allan
- Beth Behrs
- Michael Chiklis
- Sheyl Crow
- Kaley Cuoco
- Eli Young Band
- John Fogerty
- Kevin Frazier
- Faith Hill
- Colin Kaepernick
- Tori Kelly
- Miranda Lambert
- LL Cool J
- Scotty McCreery
- Reba McEntire
- Kacey Musgraves
- Nancy O'Dell
- Jake Owen
- Willie and Korie Robertson
- Shania Twain
- Keith Urban
- Trisha Yearwood
- Chris Young
Big,starry night in la-la land...
Cheers...
Article info source = ACM Country.com
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