The annual CMT Artists of the Year special is inching closer and closer, and even though names of this year’s honorees are still under wraps, the star-studded guest line-up has just announced. 

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Eli Young Band, Sammy Hagar, Hunter Hayes, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson, Kenny Rogers, Thompson Square, Carrie Underwood, Chris Young will all appear on the special.

The event that honors the top country acts of 2012 premieres on Saturday, December 8 at 11:00 pm ET/PT.    

Check out bloopers from behind the scenes with hosts Rascal Flatts and Hayden Panettiere.