Country music fans better be prepared to rock, thanks to a recent addition to the already impressive list of performers for the upcoming CMA Awards. Chris Daughtry will front a five-man band during the ceremony, as part of a duet with Vince Gill, PEOPLE announced today. The two will join forces on 'Tennessee Line,' a track from the 'American Idol' alum's new album, 'Leave This Town,' which featured Vince on harmonies.
Tim McGraw will also return to the CMA Awards to perform, after a four-year absence from the show.
Other artists added to the line-up include the Zac Brown Band, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Billy Currington and Lady Antebellum. They join an impressive list of previously announced performers including Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Brooks and Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker and Keith Urban. Co-hosts of the show. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, are also scheduled to perform.
The 43th Annual CMA Awards wiill air live on ABC, Nov. 11 at 8:00 PM ET.
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tokeitwoat 11-11-2009
Most of the show has been great but I think Taylor Swift stunk with her first song. What happened to her?! She used to be so humble but she doesn't seem that way anymore. Just MHO.