Swift and Richie join Beth Behrs and Hunter Hayes to hand out the coveted ACM trophies.

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Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, The Voice's Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert and Tim McGraw will all perform during Sunday's gala.
Eric Church, Toby Keith, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum and Rascal Flatts are to take the stage as well for versions of their biggest hits of the year.
Martina McBride will also team with Train's Pat Monahan to duet on 'Marry Me' while actual engaged couple Christina Davidson and Frank Tucci tie the knot live on stage.

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Blake Shelton is not only singing during this year's gala, but he will also be hosting the ACMs for the second year in a row with Reba McEntire.
The 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards from Las Vegas airs on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8/7c on CBS.
> ACM Awards 2012 – Nominees in full
> Academy of Country Music Awards to stay on CBS until 2021
Watch Martina McBride and Train's Pat Monahan perform 'Marry Me' below:








