Performers Announced For 56th ‘ACM Awards’

The full lineup for the 56th Academy Of Country Music Awards has been revealed.

The performers on the lineup include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Mickey Guyton, Ryan Hurd, Jack Ingram, Alan Jackson, Elle King, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce, Jon Randall, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, The War and Treaty, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, CeCe Winans, and Chris Young.

Over 25 artists will perform more than 30 songs from the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe, airing live on Sunday, April 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network and the show will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

As previously announced, 15-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban and New Female Artist of the Year nominee Mickey Guyton will host the show.

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