Kellie Pickler, Toby Keith [ tickets ] and LeAnn Rimes [ tickets ] are scheduled to perform May 18 at the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Additionally, Kenny Chesney and George Strait are scheduled to perform a live duet, according to a press release. Chesney, Straight and Pickler are among the evening's nominees.

Other artists scheduled to appear include Clint Black, Trace Adkins, Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Sara Evans, Jewel, Carrie Underwood, Clay Walker and Trisha Yearwood. Reba McEntire will host the event for the 10th time.