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Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes Will Sing on ACM Awards

Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler and LeAnn Rimes will perform on the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 18 in Las Vegas. In addition, Kenny Chesney and George Strait will perform their duet, "Shiftwork," for the first time live on television. Sara Evans, Jewel and Dr. Phil have been added as presenters, while Criss Angel, Clint Black, Kaley Cuoco, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Mates of Emerson Drive, Randy Owen, John Rich, Clay Walker and Trisha Yearwood will make special appearances. Previously announced performers include Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. Reba McEntire will host the ceremony, which will air live on CBS.