CMT News

Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum and Carrie Underwood are among the country artists who will perform on the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 18 in Las Vegas, organizers announced Tuesday (March 23). Chesney and Underwood are among the 10 nominees for entertainer of the year, while Lady Antebellum earned seven nominations in various categories. Other performers revealed on Tuesday include Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire (who will also host the show), Tim McGraw and Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins. The ACM Awards will air on CBS.