Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum and More Join 53rd ACM Awards Lineup

Kenny Chesney and Lady Antebellum are among the latest to join the performance lineup for the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards.

Written by Lauren Laffer
Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum and More Join 53rd ACM Awards Lineup
Kenny Chesney; Photo by Allister Ann

Country’s King of the Summer Kenny Chesney will take over Las Vegas when he performs at this year’s 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards. The superstar announced the exciting news with a post to Twitter.

In addition to Chesney joining the star-studded lineup, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban will also perform during the telecast. The announcement also revealed that New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell, actress Rebecca Romijn and Olympic Alpine Skier Lindsey Vonn have been added as presenters for the ceremony.

Previously announced performers include Jason AldeanKelsea BalleriniDierks BentleyLuke BryanFlorida Georgia LineMiranda LambertMaren Morris, and Thomas Rhett. Additionally, pop icon Bebe Rexha will make her debut at Country Music’s Party of the Year when she performs her smash collaboration “Meant To Be” with Florida Georgia Line.

Country icon Reba will also return to the ACM Awards stage to host the telecast for the 15th time.

The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. For event updates, tickets and hotel information, please visit ACMcountry.com.

See the full list of nominees HERE.