Maren Morris, Luke Combs And More To Perform At 2020 ACM Awards

The first round of performers for the upcoming 55th Academy of Country Music Awards have been announced. The show will take place on September 16 in Nashville for the first time in its history after being rescheduled from its original Las Vegas date in April due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Performances will broadcast live from three iconic Nashville venues: the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Bluebird Cafe. At the Ryman, Kelsea Ballerini will perform her new single "Hole In The Bottle," Gabby Barrett will share her No. 1 hit, "I Hope" and Maren Morris will perform her latest single "To Hell & Back." Additionally, Old Dominion will deliver a special medley of their hits, while Thomas Rhett and Jon Pardi perform their hit collaboration, "Beer Can't Fix." Recently announce New Artist of the Year winners, Riley Green and Tenille Townes will also be a part of the lineup at the Ryman.

Artists taking a more intimate stage at The Bluebird Cafe will be Jimmie Allen performing "Make Me Want To," Luke Combs singing "Better Together" and Tim McGraw with his recent single "I Called Mama." Miranda Lambert will also perform her hit "Bluebird" with co-writers Luke Dick and Natalie Hemby. Additional artists performing from the Grand Ole Opry House will be announce in the coming weeks.

Hosted by reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, Keith Urban, the 2020 ACM Awards will air live on CBS at 8 PM ET on September 16.

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