Academy of Country Music lines up acts

Published: April 17, 2006 at 4:09 PM

BURBANK, Calif., April 17 (UPI) -- Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and Sugarland were named Monday as performers for the 41st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

The May 23 ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Among the presenters announced by the Burbank, Calif.-based Academy Monday are "Dr. Phil" and Robin McGraw and CBS "Cold Case" star Kathryn Morris.

More presenters and performers will be announced in coming days.

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