Country Music’s Party of the Year, the 55th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, just got bigger.
The Academy of Country Music revealed that Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban will take the stage at the ACM Awards next month. Also confirmed to perform are Lindsay Ell, Caylee Hammack, Elle King, Ashley McBryde and Tenille Townes, who will perform the ACM-nominated collaboration “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” with Lambert.
The Academy of Country Music also shared a statement about on-going health concerns across the globe and in the United States. The statement reads:
“The Academy of Country Music® and dick clark productions remain committed to serving fans and our Country Music community by producing THE 55th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™ live from Las Vegas on April 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. We are closely monitoring the situation along with the MGM team, who are in continuous contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Southern Nevada Health District, and other agencies and experts for guidance. We will take every precaution to ensure the safety of our artists, staff, crew, guests and attendees.”
Hosted by Keith Urban, the ACM Awards will air LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5 (live 8:00-11:00 PM ET/delayed PT) on CBS. The show will also be available to stream live and on-demand across digital platforms on the CBS All Access subscription service.