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Daughtry, Gill booked to play CMAs

Chris Daughtry of the band Daughtry performs on the NBC Today show live from Rockefeller Center in New York City on July 14, 2009. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo)

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Published: Oct. 15, 2009 at 8:23 PM

NASHVILLE, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Tim McGraw, Vince Gill and Daughtry have been booked to perform at the upcoming 43rd annual CMA Awards in Nashville, organizers said.

McGraw is to perform for the first time in four years and Gill will sing a duet with the rock band Daughtry, ABC announced.

Other performers added to the lineup include Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and Zac Brown Band.

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are to serve as hosts of the event at the Sommet Center Nov. 11.

Previously announced performers include Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Underwood and Keith Urban.

Topics: Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Vince Gill

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