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CMT Music Awards: Two country superstars confirmed they will perform at the show

Preeti Pillai
May 25, 2018
02:55 A.M.

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The Country Music Television Awards are less than two months away, and the list of singers performing on the big night is getting clearer.

The prestigious award ceremony recognizes the best in the country music genre, and this year, fans will be thrilled at the lineup of celebrity performances.

One of the performers entertaining the crowds on the star-studded night will be Kelly Clarkson. The former winner of American will be attending the CMT awards for the first time this year.

According to Page Six, Clarkson’s debut is set to be commemorated with her live rendition of American Woman, the evergreen song from the classic rock genre.

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The track will soon be reprised as the theme song of an upcoming television series on Paramount Network.The series, also called American Woman, will feature Alicia Silverstone and Mena Suvari in the lead roles.

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The news of Clarkson’s performance was confirmed by the artist’s social media team, in which they expressed their excitement about watching the icon croon on the big stage.

Another popular The Voice coach who will be wooing the audiences at the ceremony is Blake Shelton.

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In a social media post, it was announced that Shelton’s hit number I’ll Name The Dogs has been nominated in two categories, including Video of the Year.

Another artist whose music video has been nominated is Chris Stapleton, who collaborated with Justin Timberlake to create the popular song Say Something.

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According to WIOV, other collaborative videos in competition include The Champion featuring Carrie Underwood and Ludacris, Flatliner sung by Cole Swindell and Dierks Bentley and Craving You featuring Thomas Rhett and Maren Morris.

Other artists who will be performing on stage at the CMT awards are Kelsea Ballerini, who is nominated for Legends, Luke Bryan, nominated for Light It Up, and Sam Hunt.

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