Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn and more added to George Strait tribute show
George Strait (Associated Press photo)
Oklahomans Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and duo Brooks & Dunn (which includes Tulsan Ronnie Dunn) are among the musical stars that have been added to the line-up for the upcoming “George Strait: ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert.”
Jamie Foxx, Jack Ingram, Alan Jackson, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, John Rich, LeAnn Rimes and Lee Ann Womack also have been added to the list of performers for the special, which will air May 27 on CBS.
The special will pay tribute to Strait, whom the Academy of Country Music has chosen as its “Artist of the Decade,” and his legendary 25-year career.
Previously announced performers include Oklahoma star Toby Keith, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.
Only four other entertainers have received the Artist of the Decade accolade: Marty Robbins in 1969, Loretta Lynn in 1979, Alabama in 1988 and Oklahoman Garth Brooks in 1998. This marks the first time the honor will be presented in a separate television special.
The tribute special will be taped at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 6, the night following the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which will air April 5 on CBS.
-BAM
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