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    Luke Bryan to join Blake Shelton as ACMs co-host

    Associated Press – Tue, Jan 8, 2013 3:43 PM EST

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Bryan is joining Blake Shelton to co-host the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards.

    The Academy also says in a Tuesday news release that this year's show will be held April 7 and Brad Paisley will host the ACM Fan Jam, a satellite event held simultaneously with the awards show.

    Bryan replaces Reba McEntire. She served as host for more than a decade before stepping aside to concentrate on her new sitcom "Malibu Country."

    Shelton is also a star on "The Voice" and began sharing hosting duties with McEntire two years ago. This will be Bryan's first gig hosting a live event.

    The 48th annual ACM Awards will be broadcast live on CBS from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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    Online:

    http://acmcountry.com

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