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Last year's "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery arrives at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday in Las Vegas. Associated Press
Carrie Underwood, fresh off the release of her first album in three years, poses for photographers as she makes her way into the awards show. Associated Press
Jennifer Nettles, of musical group Sugarland, shows off her fashionable side ahead of the ceremony. Associated Press
LeAnn Rimes has a little laugh with husband and actor, Eddie Cibrian, along the red carpet. Associated Press
Train lead singer Pat Monahan arrives at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday in Las Vegas. Associated Press
"NCIS: LA" star LL Cool J trades in hosting duties for a seat in the audience for this awards show. Associated Press
Marc Anthony, seen here with his date Shannon De Lima, was slated to present during the ceremony. Associated Press
Country singer Martina McBride, who opted for less formal more springlike outfit, makes her way into the ceremony. Associated Press
From left, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, of musical group Lady Antebellum, were up for Vocal Group of the Year. Associated Press
Sara Evans walks the red carpet solo. Associated Press
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift rocks a more sophisticated look along the red carpet. Associated Press
Actor, comedian and banjo player Steve Martin arrives at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday in Las Vegas. Associated Press
Big Kenny, left, John Rich, of musical group Big and Rich, had a little fun goofing around on the red carpet. Associated Press
Dierks Bentley arrives at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday in Las Vegas. Associated Press
Yes, it's KISS at the Academy of Country Music Awards. From left, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley, have some fun along the red carpet. Associated Press
ACM co-host Blake Shelton takes a moment to walk the press line with his wife, singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert, before joining Reba McEntire to emcee the event. Associated Press
Sonia Leigh, right, and musical group Zac Brown Band arrives at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Las Vegas. Associated Press
Joshua Scott Jones and Meghan Linsey, of musical group Steel Magnolia, are up for Vocal Duo of the Year at this year's awards. Associated Press
Jason Aldean, nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year as well as Enterainer of the Year escorts his wife, Jessica, into the awards show. Associated Press
Singer Luke Bryan sports a preppier look with his red carpet get-up. Associated Press
Kristian Bush, left, and Jennifer Nettles, of musical group Sugarland, show no nerves ahead of the ceremony. The duo was up for Vocal Duo of the Year. Associated Press
Carrie Underwood who has released her first album in three years continues her streak of glamorous red carpet apperances. Associated Press
From left, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook, of musical group Little Big Town, arrive at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Associated Press
From left, Cherrill Green, Hannah Blaylock and Dean Berner, of musical group Edens Edge arrive at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Associated Press
From left, Neil Perry, Kimberly Perry and Reid Perry, of musical group The Band Perry, make it a family night. The band is up for Vocal Goup of the Year. Associated Press
Darius Rucker, left, and Montel Williams have a few laughs before heading into the ceremony. Associated Press
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