Dunn, Evans announced for Fremont Street shows

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ronnie Dunn and Sara Evans will headline the Academy of Country Music Concerts at the Fremont Street Experience.

The concerts kick off the ACM Awards party April 1-2. They serve as an appetizer for the awards, scheduled for April 3 at the MGM Grand.

Dunn is launching a solo career after 20 years as half the iconic duo Brooks & Dunn. Evans will release her sixth album, "Stronger," on March 8.

More performers will be announced later.