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Brooks & Dunn's ACM Tribute Adds Seven Country Artists, Jennifer Hudson

The Academy of Country Music has added seven country artists, as well as Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls), to its upcoming Brooks & Dunn tribute concert. Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Taylor Swift and Sugarland have all joined the list of performers for ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn -- The Last Rodeo, which will be filmed on April 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The special will air on CBS on May 23. Previously-announced entertainers include Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. Tickets are still available for the concert for $150 and $100, with proceeds benefiting ACM Lifting Lives, the organization's charitable fund.