Sam Hunt, Lauren Daigle, Chris Stapleton, More Confirmed For ACM Awards Performances

Sam Hunt [UMG Nashville Press Photo]

As the April 2 ACM Awards ceremony draws near, the lineup of confirmed performers grows longer.

CBS and the ACM today confirmed a handful of new performers for the show.

Per an official press release, Lauren Daigle, Sam Hunt, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, Cole Swindell, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban will all be taking the stage as part of this year’s show.

They join on bill that includes the previously confirmed Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw with Faith Hill, Florida Georgia Line with the Backstreet Boys, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris and Jon Pardi.

CBS’ broadcast begins at 8PM ET/PT on April 2. Bryan and Bentley are co-hosting.

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