36TH ANNUAL ACM AWARDS

Published: May 08, 2001

The 36th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcasted tonight at 8 p.m. from the Universal Ampitheatre in Los Angeles.

Latest additions to the lineup include Jessica Andrews, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, LeAnn Rimes, Montgomery Gentry and many more.

"Even with the amazing line-up of artists on this year's show, we've still got a few surprises that country music fans won't want to miss. All the talent under one roof is going to be impressive," said Fran Boyd, Executive Director of the Academy of Country Music.

The Academy's Pioneer Award -- which goes to an outstanding pioneer in the field of country music -- will also be presented during the live broadcast.

Nominees and winners of the Academy of Country Music Awards are selected by members of the Academy of Country Music. The Academy was established in 1964 to promote and celebrate country music around the world.


Announced Performers		Announced Presenters
Jessica Andrews		Trace Adkins
Brooks & Dunn		Gary Allan
Kenny Chesney		Tracy Byrd
Diamond Rio		Glen Campbell
Billy Gilman		Mark Chesnutt
Alan Jackson		Terri Clark
Toby Keith		Jane Clayson (CBS Early Show)
Lonestar		Alecia Davis/Jeff Ross (CMT Hit Trip)
Jo Dee Messina		Martie Seidel (Dixie Chicks)
Montgomery Gentry		Leeza Gibbons
LeAnn Rimes		Ty Herndon
Brad Paisley		The Kinleys
SHeDAISY		Patty Loveless
The Warren Brothers w/ Sara Evans		Mark Miller (Sawyer Brown)
Lee Ann Womack		Ronnie Milsap
Dwight Yoakam		John Michael Montgomery
		Nancy O'Dell (Access Hollywood)
		Buck Owens
		Patti Page
		Collin Raye
		Aaron Tippin
		Tina Wesson (Survivor II)
		Bryan White/Erika Page
		Lari White
		Mark Wills
		Chely Wright