They call it “The Week Vegas Goes Country,” and this year, the countdown to the Academy of Country Music Awards kicks off with a weekend of free concerts for the fans on Sin City’s Fremont Street.

New Female Vocalist contender Sunny Sweeney starts off the show on Friday, April 5, followed by Joe Nichols , Kip Moore and headliner Gary Allan . Saturday features Chris Janson , Randy Houser , nominee Jana Kramer and Jake Owen .

Hosts Blake Shelton  and Luke B ryan help hand out the ACM trophies that Sunday. The 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards air April 7 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on CBS.

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