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Kelly Clarkson and her fiance Brandon Blackstock pose in their seats in the audience at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 30-year-old singer was also joined by Brandon‘s step-mom Reba McEntire and his dad Narvel Blackstock.

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During the show, Kelly changed into a pretty blue dress to perform her song “Don’t Rush” for the crowd.

FYI: Kelly is wearing Julieri‘s pyramid bracelet and pink teardrop bracelet.

Jake Owen and Eric Church hit up the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

Eric, 35, joined by his wife Katherine Blasingame, is up for numerous awards including Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Video of the Year, and Vocal Event of the Year. Good luck, Eric!

Jake will be presenting the Vocal Group of the Year award with Kaley Cuoco later in the evening.

Check out Eric‘s performance of “Like Jesus Does” below!

FYI: Eric is wearing a Rogue leather jacket, Henley and pants.

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Kenny Chesney shows off his bulging biceps while at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 45-year-old entertainer sang his newest single “Pirate Flag” on stage at the big award show.

“Did you catch “Pirate Flag” on the #ACMs? You can get it here” Kenny tweeted, along with a link to the iTunes store!

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Cassadee Pope sparkles on the red carpet at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 23-year-old winner of The Voice‘s most recent season was in attendance to support her mentor Blake Shelton, who hosted the show that evening.

Rising artist Tori Kelly and Kimberly Perry (with her siblings, The Band Perry bandmates Reid and Neil Perry) were also spotted on the red carpet.

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Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan hit the stage to open the show at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 36-year-old The Voice judge and Luke, 36, were joined on stage by Blake‘s wife Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, and several others during the show’s opening number.

Blake and Luke are both nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year this year.

Blake is also nominated for Song of the Year for writing “Over You” and Luke is also up for Album of the Year for Tailgates & Tanlines and Vocal Event of the Year for his song “The Only Way I Know” with Eric Church and Jason Aldean.

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Sheryl Crow hits the red carpet at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 51-year-old entertainer hit the stage when the show began with co-hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan, as well as Brad Paisley.

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“Nothing screams glamour like Neil Lane! Almost ready for the #ACMs” Sheryl tweeted about her jewelry for the evening. “Getting glam for #ACMs and watching #NASCAR – @DanicaPatrick looking strong in #martinsville!” she added earlier.

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Kaley Cuoco wears her hair in an up-do on the red carpet at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 27-year-old Big Bang Theory actress was joined at the event by fellow CBS star, 2 Broke Girls‘ Beth Behrs.

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FYI: Kaley is wearing a BCBG dress and Cresta Bledsoe earrings. Beth is wearing a Monique Lhuillier dress.

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