Blake Shelton News

Correspondent Ben Tracy interviewed Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton about co-hosting the '47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS' on this morning's CBS THIS MORNING on the CBS Television Network. Check out the interview below!

"The Hunger Games" star Liam Hemsworth, "NCIS: Los Angeles" star LL COOL J, Zac Brown, Brantley Gilbert, Scotty McCreery, The Band Perry, KISS and Thompson Square are scheduled to present as part of the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 1 (8:00-11:00 PM live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton and Lionel Richie, Rascal Flatts and Steve Martin, and Toby Keith with surprise Las Vegas guest performers are set to perform a variety of special duets and collaborations on the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1 (8:00-11:00 PM live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

THE TALK is going country! Next week, the daytime talk show will celebrate the 47TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS with special guests, segments and live performances, including ACM Awards host Reba, country superstar Miranda Lambert and ACM Award-nominated performer Chris Young, Thursday, March 29 and Friday, March 30 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT/CT).

Music legend Lionel Richie and reigning Entertainer of the Year nominee Taylor Swift are set to present as part of the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 1 (8:00-11:00 PM live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

With the final battle rounds complete, the competition heats up as the top twenty-four artists from Teams Adam, Blake, CeeLo and Christina get set to compete for America's votes as the live performance phase kicks off Mondays beginning April 2 (8-10 p.m. ET) followed by an hour-long live results show on Tuesdays beginning April 3 (9-10 p.m. ET).

Country music star Martina McBride and Train frontman Pat Monahan are scheduled to perform McBride's new single "Marry Me" on the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1 (8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Broadway vet Tony Vincent last month made his first appearance on NBC's singing competition THE VOICE, where he performed his on rendition of Queen's 'We Are the Champions.' The rocker has just returned tothe show last night where he performed 'Faithfully' in the final battle round. Find out if he made it through in the video below!

Tony Vincent has has advanced to the final competition stage of THE VOICE. The live performance shows featuring the 24 chosen contestants will begin April 2. Vincent is on the team headed by Cee-Lo Green.

Broadway vet Tony Vincent last month made his first appearance on NBC's singing competition THE VOICE, where he performed his on rendition of Queen's 'We Are the Champions.' The rocker is now preparing to sing in the battle round of competition against fellow contestant Justin Hopkins, with Cee Lo as a mentor. NBC has just released photos of Monday night's battle between the two performers!

THE TALK is going country! Next week, the daytime talk show will celebrate the 47TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS with special guests, segments and live performances, including ACM Awards host Reba, country superstar Miranda Lambert and ACM Award-nominated performer Chris Young, Thursday, March 29 and Friday, March 30 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT/CT).

Country music superstars Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban are scheduled to perform and Beth Behrs, star of the hit CBS comedy series "2 Broke Girls," and "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Nancy O'Dell are scheduled as presenters at the 47TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, on Sunday, April 1 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Jermaine Paul, a back-up singer for superstar Alicia Keys, was among the contestants who got through the grueling 'battle round' of competition on NBC's THE VOICE last night.

Today, country music fans have the power to choose the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year, powered by the Ram Truck brand, and New Artist of the Year by casting their votes on www.VoteACM.com. The winners will be announced live on the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 1 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

On the March 19th episode of NBC's THE VOICE, the 'battle rounds' continue and the coaches enlist the help of music industry professionals to offer their knowledge and skill as advisers.

Broadway vet Tony Vincent last month made his first appearance on NBC's singing competition THE VOICE, where he performed his on rendition of Queen's 'We Are the Champions.' The rocker has just arrived in Los Angeles and is preparing to sing in the battle round, with Cee Lo as a mentor. Check out what he has to say about his next appearance below!

NBC's 'Last Call with Carson Daly' announced that it will host its first-ever music showcase at the 2012 South by Southwest Music (SXSW) Festival, one of the world's largest music industry events, in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, March 14 (8 p.m. CT). 'Last Call' will partner with Sony Entertainment Network's Music Unlimited Service to spotlight six artists, including Tennis, Roll the Tanks, Thee Oh Sees, Lee Fields and the Expressions, Bomba Estero and Cults, from the Red 7 Patio in Austin. Daly will serve as the emcee for the showcase and introduce each band prior to their performance.

Entertainer of the Year nominee Blake Shelton, Male Vocalist of the Year nominee Chris Young, reigning New Artist of the Year The Band Perry, two-time Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum and 10-time ACM Award winner Rascal Flatts are scheduled to perform at the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1 (8:00 PM-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. The ceremony, which honors country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging artists, will be co-hosted by Shelton alongside Reba.

NBC's 'Last Call with Carson Daly' announced that it will host its first-ever music showcase at the 2012 South by Southwest Music (SXSW) Festival, one of the world's largest music industry events, in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, March 14 (8 p.m. CT). 'Last Call' will partner with Sony Entertainment Network's Music Unlimited Service to spotlight six artists, including Tennis, Roll the Tanks, Thee Oh Sees, Lee Fields and the Expressions, Bomba Estero and Cults, from the Red 7 Patio in Austin. Daly will serve as the emcee for the showcase and introduce each band prior to their performance.

Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean, Album of the Year nominee Luke Bryan, four-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney, rising country music star Eric Church, two-time Male Vocalist of the Year Toby Keith, reigning Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert and 14-time ACM Award winner Tim McGraw are scheduled to perform at the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, co-hosted by Reba and Blake Shelton.