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As excitement builds towards 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards,' the Country Music Association and the ABC Television Network are giving fans an exclusive sneak peek at 'Country Music's Biggest Night?.

The ABC Television Network announces highlights of its upcoming November sweeps programming, including special episodes of some of television's biggest hit series; 'ABC News -- Vote 2010' election night coverage; the 200th episode of 'Dancing with the Stars;' and the premiere of new series 'Skating with the Stars.'

In November, many of Country Music's biggest talents are appearing on the ABC television network, home to 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards,' airing on Wednesday, November 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET).

As excitement builds towards 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards,' the Country Music Association and the ABC Television Network are giving fans an exclusive sneak peek at 'Country Music's Biggest Night?.

John Mellencamp and his band are set to embark on the first leg of the No Better Than This Tour in late October following the August 17 release of his Rounder Records debut album, No Better Than This. The tour, designed as a uniquely formatted 'evening with,' brings Mellencamp's music to theater-sized venues, a rare opportunity to experience one of America's most iconic songwriters and performers in an intimate setting, highlighting all phases of his artistry.

'Country Music's Biggest Night(TM)' continues to get bigger as Luke Bryan, Easton Corbin, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Jerrod Niemann, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, The Band Perry, Chris Young and NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon are announced as the first group of presenters for 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards,' airing WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

'Country Music's Biggest Night(TM)' continues to get bigger as Luke Bryan, Easton Corbin, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Jerrod Niemann, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, The Band Perry, Chris Young and NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon are announced as the first group of presenters for 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards,' airing WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

In her first-ever appearance at the CMA Awards, Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow will make her live Country Music singing debut on 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards,' WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Paltrow performs the title track from her forthcoming feature film, 'Country Strong,' and is joined in her CMA Awards performance by legendary singer Vince Gill. RCA Nashville will release the original motion picture soundtrack to 'Country Strong' on October 26.

In her first-ever appearance at the CMA Awards, Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow will make her live Country Music singing debut on 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards,' WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Paltrow performs the title track from her forthcoming feature film, 'Country Strong,' and is joined in her CMA Awards performance by legendary singer Vince Gill. RCA Nashville will release the original motion picture soundtrack to 'Country Strong' on October 26.

Voting has begun at www.PeoplesChoice.com to determine the nominees for PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2011, the only major awards show where fans - not industry insiders - completely determine the nominees and winners across categories of music, movies and television. Starting today, fans can vote on 40 categories, including Favorite Country Artist, Favorite Action Movie and Favorite TV Comedy. The top five nominees in each category will be announced on Nov. 9, 2010 at The London West Hollywood Hotel during the annual People's Choice Awards press conference. PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2011 will be broadcast Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

In celebration of Loretta Lynn's 50th anniversary in the music business, Sheryl Crow and Miranda Lambert will perform together in a tribute to the legendary singer/songwriter on 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards.' Lambert and Crow will perform Lynn's classic signature song, 'Coal Miner's Daughter.'

In celebration of Loretta Lynn's 50th anniversary in the music business, Sheryl Crow and Miranda Lambert will perform together in a tribute to the legendary singer/songwriter on 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards.'

GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter and record producer Shakira announced her 2010 global tour which includes a performance at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. The Colombian artist is one of the most exciting and successful in recent history with more than 214 award nominations and more than 50 million albums sold worldwide.

GRAMMY® Award-winning showman David Foster, whose recent 10-city Foster & Friends Tour was an extraordinary success nationwide, will return to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Friday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. for an extraordinary evening of music.

Toby Keith is the next superstar to take the stage when an all-new episode of CMT's INVITATION ONLY premieres Friday, October 8 at 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., ET/PT. Taped before a small studio audience in Nashville, the INVITATION ONLY series features artists performing their biggest hits and new favorites, as well as answering questions from fans during an informal question and answer session.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

The excitement is building for 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards' with today's announcement that Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Reba, George Strait, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban have been added as performers for 'Country Music's Biggest Night(TM).' Previously announced performers include Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and the pairing of Zac Brown Band with Alan Jackson. 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards,' hosted by Paisley and Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Talk Show Listings for Monday, October 4, 2010.

Talk Show Listings for Monday, October 4, 2010.

Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America at Miller Park on October 2, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Darren Hauck/Getty Images)