As one of the biggest stars in country music, it’s usually assumed that Kenny Chesney will perform at the big awards shows each year and this year’s ACM Awards will be no different. The Academy of Country Music on Tuesday announced the first round of performers:

• Jason Aldean
• Brooks & Dunn
• Kenny Chesney
• Lady Antebellum
• Reba McEntire
• Tim McGraw
• Blake Shelton
• Trace Adkins
• Carrie Underwood

Kenny is up for four awards:

• Entertainer of the Year
• Male Vocalist of the Year
• Vocal Event of the Year (artist) for “I’m Alive” with Dave Matthews
• Vocal Event of the Year (producer) for “I’m Alive” with Dave Matthews

The ACM Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 18th at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on CBS.