Carrie Underwood will be among the artists performing at the 46th annual CMA Awards.

The former American Idol winner and three-time CMA winner, who will also co-host the November 1 event at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, will be joined on the bill by four-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney, last year's New Artist winners The Band Perry and Eric Church, who leads the nominations field this year.

Previously announced to perform at what is the biggest night ...