Blake Shelton
Several musical collaborations, including a duet by
Blake Shelton and
Lionel
Richie, will highlight the
47th annual Academy
of Country Music Awards show taking place this weekend at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Shelton and Richie
will perform "You Are," the opening track from Richie's new album,
Tuskegee, a collection of duets with prominent country
artists. Richie's solo recording of "You Are" hit No. 1 on
Billboard's adult contemporary chart in 1983. Although
Steve Martin did not play on
Rascal
Flatts' current single,
"Banjo," he will join the band onstage
at the awards show to display his skills on the five-string instrument. Additionally,
Kenny
Chesney and
Tim McGraw will sing a yet-to-be-announced song, and
Toby
Keith will be joined by several surprise guests for a performance of his hit,
"Red
Solo Cup." The ACM Awards air Sunday (April 1) at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
