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Gallery: 2011 ACM Awards Performance Pictures

These live shots from the 2011 ACM Awards chronicle all the performances from the show. Many country stars found themselves collaborating with other musicians -- for example, Carrie Underwood teamed up with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, and Brad Paisley joined forces with Alabama.

Zac Brown James Taylor Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Zac Brown Band, James Taylor Join Forces for ‘Colder Weather’ at 2011 ACM Awards

The Zac Brown Band delivered an epic performance collaboration with the legendary James Taylor of the country band's current Top 5 hit, 'Colder Weather.'


Miranda Lambert Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Miranda Lambert Presented With Female Vocalist of the Year Award by Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon at 2011 ACMs

'Water for Elephants' movie stars Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson passed out the statue for Female Vocalist of the Year at tonight's ACMs, and the award went right into the hands of Miranda Lambert -- soon-to-be Miranda Shelton.

Reba McEntire Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Reba McEntire Sings New Song ‘When Love Gets a Hold of You’ at 2011 ACM Awards

Reba McEntire turned in another reliable performance at the ACM Awards in Las Vegas Sunday night. The recently elected Country Music Hall of Famer continues to prove to be one of a select group of "sure things" at award shows. Her sharp blue eyes frequently locked onto the camera and into your living room as she sang the newest song from her 'All the Women I Am' album.


Darius Rucker Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Darius Rucker Gets a Little Help From His Friends for ACM Performance of ‘Music From the Heart’

Darius Rucker gave one of the night's most memorable performances at the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards as he performed a special new tune titled 'Music From the Heart.'


Brad Paisley Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Brad Paisley Repeats as ACM’s Top Male Vocalist This Year

The ACM Top Male Vocalist category was as deep as ever this year, and Brad Paisley was astounded to hear his name announced as the winner, despite it being his fourth win in a row. Paisley hugged Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean before accepting the award in the same clothes he performed in to begin the show.


Martina McBride Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Martina McBride Sings Out the Stress of Raising Girls With ‘Teenage Daughters’ at 2011 ACMs

2011's ACM Awards co-host Reba McEntire took it upon herself to introduce Martina McBride's performance of 'Teenage Daughters' in order to share that she could relate to the stressed singer, who is currently raising three girls.

Sugarland Jason Merritt, Getty Images

Sugarland Continue Reign as ACM’s Top Vocal Duo of the Year

Sugarland once again took home the honors for Top Vocal Duo of the Year at Sunday night's 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards show.


Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Performs ‘California King Bed’ With Rihanna at 2011 ACM Awards

Amidst performances by country kings like Brad Paisley and Toby Keith, and sparkling songs from boot-wearing queens like Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert, R&B/pop princess Rihanna waltzed into Las Vegas like she owned the place -- and received quite a warm welcome.

Ronnie Dunn Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Ronnie Dunn Performs ‘Bleed Red’ at 2011 ACM Awards

One of country music's hottest "newcomers" took the ACM Awards stage on Sunday night like he'd done it a dozen times before. Hosts Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire jokingly asked the crowd to take it easy on the newbie, before the fiery redhead cracked, "Give the kid a break, it's Ronnie Dunn!"