The Academy of Country Music announced today that Dierks Bentley and Brad Paisley are scheduled to perform as part of the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. In addition, Lionel Richie and Taylor Swift are scheduled as presenters!

Richie and Swift join previously announced presenters, Beth Behrs, Hunter Hayes, and Nancy O’Dell. In addition, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sara Evans, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Chris Young, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town and Rascal Flatts have been announced as performers at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

The following night after the ACM Awards, Richie will collaborate with an all-star ensemble for “ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends – In Concert”, the once-in-a-lifetime concert event taping Monday, April 2, 2012 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The special will air Friday, April 13, 2012 on the CBS Television Network!

Posted on March 28th, 2012