CMT News

Jason Aldean and LeAnn Rimes will perform free concerts at the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas prior to the Academy of Country Music Awards. Aldean will headline the April 3 lineup with Jake Owen, Julianne Hough and Matt Stillwell. On April 4, Rimes will perform along with Kellie Pickler, the Zac Brown Band and Gloriana. As previously announced, Hough, Owen and the Zac Brown Band are competing in the ACM top new artist category after winning top new female vocalist, top new male vocalist and top new vocal group, respectively. Rimes has been named this year's recipient of The Home Depot Humanitarian Award. The ACM Awards will be held April 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.