Shelton will perform his current hit, "Texas" -- highly apropos given that the show will stream from a Texas stadium.
Randy Travis and the widow and son of country legend Charley Pride are set as presenters.
Their artist-friendly motto is "lead with kindness." It seems to be working.
Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett are also on board.
The veteran country artist returns as host for the 59th ACM Awards, set for Thursday, May 16.
"I hit a wrong note and blacked out basically," the Jonas Brothers singer explained.
