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Singer Dave Matthews performs in concert at Olympia Hall in Paris on July 1, 2009. (UPI Photo/David Silpa) 
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Published: Oct. 19, 2009 at 8:08 PM

NASHVILLE, Calif., Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Dave Matthews is to perform with Kenny Chesney at the upcoming 43rd annual CMA Awards show in Nashville, the Country Music Association said Monday.

Chesney and Matthews are expected to sing "I'm Alive," which they recorded together for Chesney's "Lucky Old Sun" album. The track was originally recorded by Willie Nelson.

Performers already announced for the Nov. 11 presentation include Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band.

Underwood and Paisley are to serve as hosts of "The 43rd annual CMA Awards," which is to air live from the Sommet Center on ABC.

Topics: Darius Rucker, Dave Matthews, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson
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