The Academy of Country Music has announced the first round of performers for the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards. ACM nominees Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, and Thomas Rhett will perform. Bebe Rexha will make her debut appearance at Country Music’s Party of the Year®, performing the chart-topping collaboration “Meant to Be” with Florida Georgia Line.
As previously announced, Reba McEntire will return to host the awards, marking her 15th time leading the ceremony.
The 53rd ACM Awards will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.
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