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Bentley, Paisley to perform at ACM Awards

Dierks Bentley performs during a "celebration of country music" concert at the White House in Washington on November 21, 2011. A series of country music legends and contemporary artist performed for the President and invited guests. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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Published: March. 28, 2012 at 9:18 PM

LAS VEGAS, March 28 (UPI) -- Dierks Bentley and Brad Paisley have been added to the lineup of performers at the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards show in Las Vegas, CBS said.

The ceremony will take place Sunday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Bentley and Paisley will join previously announced performers Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride with Pat Monahan, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Chris Young, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum and Rascal Flatts.

Lionel Richie and Taylor Swift are to be presenters alongside previously announced stars Beth Behrs, Hunter Hayes and Nancy O'Dell.

Topics: Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Pat Monahan, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Chris Young, Lionel Richie, Nancy O'Dell

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