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Country and Western singer Loretta Lynn arrives for her induction ceremony into the 2008 Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 19, 2008 in New York City. (UPI Photo/Ezio Petersen) 
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Published: Oct. 18, 2010 at 1:58 PM

NASHVILLE, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Sheryl Crow and Miranda Lambert are to perform together in a tribute to Loretta Lynn at the 44th annual CMA Awards in Nashville, organizers said Monday.

Lynn is being honored for her 50th anniversary in the music business as a singer-songwriter.

Crow and Lambert are planning to perform Lynn's signature song, "Coal Miner's Daughter."

The event is to take place Nov. 10 at the Bridgestone Arena. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are to serve as hosts of the prize presentation, which will air on the ABC Television Network.

Previously announced performers include Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Lambert, Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Sugarland, Underwood, Keith Urban and the pairing of Zac Brown Band with Alan Jackson.

Topics: Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow
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