2011 American Country Awards: Live Feed!

In its second year of existence, the 2011 American Country Awards are all set to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight (December 5).

Held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the ceremony is being co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Trace Adkins with a red carpet kickoff lined up for 6 p.m. ET ahead of the ceremony's 8 p.m. ET onset.

As for the award hopefuls, Jason Aldean and Zac Brown Band lead the pack with eight chances at glory while Thompson Square has seven, followed by The Band Perry and Taylor Swift, who both have six.

Topping the showcase off are slated performances by acts including Blake Shelton, Pistol Annies, Thompson Square, Eli Young Band and The Band Perry.

Check out all the action via the red carpet live stream below, with GossipCenter providing winners, pictures and all of the news from the 2011 American Country Awards throughout the night!