ACM Awards 2021: Performers & Collaborations Announced
Some of country music’s biggest names will be performing across the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and The Bluebird Cafe on Sunday night at the 56th Annual ACM Awards.
Elle King and Miranda Lambert will be opening the show with “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)”.
Other performances and collaborations include:
- Dierks Bentley and The War and Treaty – U2’s “Pride (In The Name of Love)”
- Brothers Osborne “I’m Not For Everyone”
- Kenny Chesney “Knowing You”
- Eric Church “Bunch Of Nothing”
- Luke Combs “Forever After All”
- Dan + Shay “Glad You Exist”
- Mickey Guyton “Hold On”
- Alan Jackson “You’ll Always Be My Baby” and a special mashup for “Drive (For Daddy Gene),”
- Miranda Lambert with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall “In His Arms”
- Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd “Chasing After You”
- Thomas Rhett premiering “What’s Your Country Song” and “Country Again”
- Blake Shelton celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his first hit single “Austin” as well as “Minimum Wage”
- Chris Stapleton “Maggie’s Song”
- Chris Young and Kane Brown “Famous Friends”
Additional powerful collaborations include Carly Pearce and Lee Brice duetting on “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carrie Underwood performing a medley from her new album of gospel hymns, My Savior, which will also feature a duet with CeCe Winans, and Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney performing together for “half of my hometown.”
It was also announced today that Lady A will join the lineup in addition to recently revealed New Male Artist of the Year, Jimmie Allen, and New Female Artist of the Year, Gabby Barrett, who will all perform on this year’s show.
Previously announced performers include, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, and Keith Urban. Additional details on these performances, this year’s presenters and more will be announced in the coming days.
Hosted by Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton, the 56th ACM Awards® will air live on Sunday, April 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Check out all the nominees here and vote for your favorites here!