Summary Swift is one of two top nominees with six nominations for the Nov. 6 awards.
NASHVILLE (AP) - Taylor Swift has gathered an all-star band for her appearance on next month s Country Music Association Awards.
Swift will be joined by Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Sam Bush, bassist Edgar Meyer and percussionist Eric Darken for a special version of her hit song "Red."
The 23-year-old singer is one of two top nominees with six nominations for the Nov. 6 awards. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will co-host the ABC broadcast live from Nashville, Tenn.
No word on what Swift has planned for her group. In recent award show performances, she s played the Mad Hatter and led the viewer on a backstage tour.
All five nominees for top honor entertainer of the year, Swift, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton and George Strait, will perform on the show this year.
