Performers Announced for ACM Show

Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Sugarland, Dolly Parton and Rodney Atkins are set to perform on the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, May 18, on CBS-TV at 8 p.m. ET.

Carrie is the defending Top Female Vocalist champion and is nominated again this year in that category. Rodney received six ACM nominations this year, second only to Kenny Chesney’s 11. Sugarland picked up four nominations while Taylor is up for three ACM honors. The legendary Dolly has garnered 40 ACM nominations in her career with eight wins to her credit. The 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

• published April 16, 2008
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