First batch of 2013 ACM Awards performers announced Blake Shelton performs during the 46th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 1, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. / Getty The Academy of Country Music Awards will host several performers this year, including co-hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan. 46 Photos ACM Awards 2012 show highlights Also set to hit the stage are Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Kelly Clarkson Hunter Hayes and The Band Perry. More performers and presenters will be announced soon. Eric Church tops this year's nominees with seven nods. Hunter Hayes is not far behind with six, followed by Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert at five apiece. A complete list of nominees is available here. The 2013 ACM Awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas April 7 on CBS.