Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Tim McGraw adds more star power to this year's CMA Awards, as the initial list of presenters is announced for next month's show.

Tim will be joined by Darius RuckerLuke BryanEaston CorbinThe Band Perry,Little Big TownJerrod NiemannLeAnn RimesChris Young and NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon in handing out trophies on the November 10 telecast.

During his career, Tim has picked up a total of 11 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 2001. Along with his new 'Number One Hits' album hitting stores November 30, Tim also stars in the new feature film, 'Country Strong,' which opens in Nashville and Los Angeles theaters December 22 and nationwide January 7.

Little Big Town, who recently released their new album 'The Reason Why,' are nominated for Vocal Group of the Year.

Receiving their first CMA nominations this year are New Artist of the Year nominees Luke, Jerrod, Chris, Easton (who is also up for Single of the Year for 'A Little More Country Than That') and The Band Perry, who are also nominated for Vocal Group of the Year.

The '44th Annual CMA Awards,' hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will also feature performances by Brad, Carrie, Dierks BentleyKenny Chesney,Lady AntebellumMiranda LambertRascal FlattsReba McEntireBlake Shelton,George StraitSugarlandTaylor Swift and Keith Urban. Special performances will feature Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow with Vince Gill, Miranda with Sheryl Crow in a tribute to Loretta Lynn's 50th Anniversary as a recording artist, and the Zac Brown Band with Alan Jackson.

The '44th Annual CMA Awards' will be broadcast live on ABC, November 10 from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

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