An all-star concert special will be held the day after the ACM Awards to honor the retiring Brooks & Dunn, and Kenny Chesney will perform at the special along with several other of the biggest names in country music. The event will be taped and aired on CBS at a later date.

Other artists slated to perform at the event include Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, with many others to be announced soon.

The 45th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards will air live on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, April 18th from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Hosting the show for the 12th time is country legend Reba McEntire.

ACM nominations will be announced in the next few weeks.