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The Band Perry hits the stage for an electric opening performance at the 2014 Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 6) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The trio of siblings – Kimberly, Neil, and Reid – performed their song “Chainsaw” for the crowd at the show that evening.

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In case you missed it, make sure to check out our post with photos of The Band Perry walking the red carpet before the show started.

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Blake Shelton makes his co-host Luke Bryan laugh during their opening monologue at the 2014 Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 6) in Las Vegas, Nev.

During the monologue, Blake commented on all of the live music that the audience would get to see during the show and said “If you don’t like live music, then you need to go down the block and see Britney Spears.” Ouch!

Make sure to watch the rest of the monologue below to hear the Broadway shows the guys proposed each other should star in.

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Darius Rucker hits the red carpet in a sharp suit at the 2014 Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 6) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 47-year-old musician is nominated for several awards tonight including Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Vocal Event of the Year awards. He’s also performing tonight!

“Pumped to be at the @ACMAwards tonight. Let’s get this party started. #ACMs #WagonWheel” Darius tweeted.

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Luke Bryan suits up while walking the red carpet at the 2014 Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 6) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 37-year-old country singer was joined at the event by his wife Caroline Boyer.

Luke is hosting the show this evening alongside his pal Blake Shelton and he is also up for three awards – Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year for Crash My Party.

“The Entertainer of the Year text voting is now open, text 1 to 99888 now to cast your vote for #TeamLuke #ACMs,” Luke tweeted during the show.

Tim McGraw puts his arm lovingly around his wife Faith Hill on the red carpet at the 2014 Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 6) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The picture-perfect country couple look gorgeous together on the red carpet!

Tim is up for the Album of the Year award, Single Record of the Year award, Video of the Year award, and Vocal Event of the Year award. He’s also performing at the show. Best of luck, Tim!

Tune into the award show right now – it’s currently airing on CBS!

FYI: Faith is wearing a Saint Laurent dress and Martin Katz jewelry. More Here! »

Keith Urban makes a solo red carpet appearance while attending the 2014 Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 6) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 46-year-old singer and American Idol judge is nominated this evening for five awards.

Keith is up for Male Vocalist of the Year, Vocal Event of the Year for “We Were Us” with Miranda Lambert, and Single Record of the Year, Video of the Year, and Vocal Event of the Year for “Highway Don’t Care” with his collaborators Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw.

Keith‘s wife Nicole Kidman was not able to make it to the show as she is working on a movie in Australia right now. More Here! »

Jewel gets a big surprise when she meets up with actress Angie Harmon and gets a big hug at the 2014 Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 6) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 39-year-old entertainer will present on stage at the big show tonight. Stay tuned to JustJared.com all night for the best coverage of the red carpet and performances!

“Red carpet at the @ACMawards! So grateful for my fans. #ACM #PartyForACause w/ @PureVia was 1 of my #sweetestmoments” Jewel tweeted earlier in the evening.

Tune into the 2014 ACM Awards, which are airing RIGHT NOW on CBS!

FYI: Jewel is wearing a Georges Chakra dress, Jerome Rousseau shoes, a Kotur clutch, and Carla Amorin and Doves rings and Doves earrings.
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