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Big & Rich, Toby Keith added to CMT Awards
Published Tuesday, May 24 2011, 11:35 BST | By Lara Martin | 1 comment
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The country duo will take to the stage for their first televised performance in over three years at the ceremony on June 8. It comes following John Rich's recent appearance on The Celebrity Apprentice.
It has also been announced that Zac Brown Band, Toby Keith - who has performed every year since the show premiered - and Luke Bryan will perform at the event, while host Kid Rock will join forces with Sheryl Crow on stage.
Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts and Sugarland.
Aldean will enter the evening with the most nominations, having been recognised in four categories.
Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift and Zac Brown Band are also multiple nominees, receiving recognition in three categories each, while other nominees include Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Reba, Sheryl Crow and Sugarland.
The CMT Music Awards 2011 air live on Wednesday, June 8 at 8/7c on CMT and CMT.com
> In Full: CMT Music Awards 2011 - Nominees
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