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Academy of Country Music Awards returns to Las Vegas for a show that celebrates the best artists in the genre, from Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood to Chris Stapleton and Dolly Parton.MORE: Country music fans go wild for Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert news Miranda has received five Academy of Country Music nominations, including a record-tying 16th Female Artist of the Year nomination, and will vie for the award against Gabby Barrett, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, and Carly Pearce. Miranda is also nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, where she is credited as an artist and producer, and Video of the Year.WATCH: Get ready for country music's biggest party!Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton are also nominees for Entertainer of the Year.

Dolly Parton looked stunning on Monday night as she arrived at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium to host the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards. Parton wore a sparkly silver and black gown, featuring dramatic fringe sleeves. In addition to her red carpet look, Parton previously told ET that she plans to have five outfit changes throughout the night. «Well, if all goes well I got five planned unless we are really running, you know, close, if I can get in them that fast,» she shared. The 76-year-old country legend is making history at the ACMs as the oldest host in the show's history alongside Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, who will be the youngest host in the show's history at 22.Barrett turned 22 just two days before the annual awards show, breaking the record previously held by Wynonna Judd, who was 22 years and 10 months old in April 1987 when she co-hosted the show. Throughout her impressive career, Parton has earned 13 ACM Awards. In addition to hosting, Parton is also performing with Kelsea Ballerini and previously gushed to ET about working with the country singer. «She is so precious, so sweet and so beautiful,» Parton shared of Ballerini.

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are making Academy of Country Music Awards history.ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the married couple about being the first couple to be nominated for ACMs in the same year since Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and what the recognition means to them. Morris earned a Female Artist of the Year nom, while Hurd was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year.«I know, I mean I would never compare us to them 'cause, it's Tim and Faith, but yeah, it's so cool,» Morris said of the distinction.The awards show is extra special for Morris, who said the ACMs feel real again after being stuck at home due to COVID-19.«It just feels like we're getting to do the ACMs for real again, because the last two years have been Covid, so, it's nice to be back in Vegas,» she said.

Gabby Barrett says meeting her2022 ACMs co-host, the legendary Dolly Parton, couldn't have gone better. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the singer on Monday at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards, and she revealed that she met Parton on Sunday night.Barrett and Parton are making history as ACM Awards hosts this year. Parton is the oldest ACM host in the show's history at age 76 and Gabby is the youngest at 22.

Chase Rice and his former flame, Kristin Cavallari.ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to Rice at the Academy of Country Music Awards Monday night, where he spoke about his brief relationship with the reality TV star, who is also in attendance at the 57th annual awards show.«I have not seen her,» a blushing Rice said when asked if he had seen Cavallari on the carpet. «I love it when you bring that up. No, I haven't seen her.

Jimmie Allen jokes that he has his hands full when it comes to his three adorable kids. However, he and wife Alexis Gale still managed to use the 2022 ACM Awards as an opportunity for a cute date night.The pair walked the red carpet at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday, and the country crooner — who is also co-hosting the show this years — spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura about becoming a new dad for the third time back in October.«The babies are back home in Nashville with Alexis' mom, my mother-in-law, and my sister so they are hanging out,» Allen said, of his date night with his ladylove.

Carly Pearce has already had an incredible start to her year after being nominated for four awards at Monday's Academy of Country Music Awards.MORE: Everything you need to know about the 2022 ACM AwardsBut even if she doesn't win any, the country music singer is more than happy to just be a guest in the audience after discovering her idol Dolly Parton is playing host for the evening. The 31-year-old revealed exclusively to HELLO! Online that the impact Dolly has had on her life is something she will "always cherish".WATCH: Country music's biggest party is coming to Sin City"Dolly Parton has always been a huge inspiration in my life ever since I was a little girl," she told us."She has taught me so much over the years from her kindness and the way she treats others, to her incredible songwriting and her ability to speak from the heart in all of her songs.

Miranda Lambert has crowned Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson the ACM Awards' new male and new female artists of the year.MORE: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 Academy of Country Music AwardsMiranda was on hand to share the news with the two singers during a Zoom call on Friday morning, days before the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from Las Vegas. WATCH: Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson win ACMs 2022 new male and new female artists of the year"Holy [expletive]. If there's anybody who understands the fricken' blood, sweat and tears, it's you," Lainey, 29, said to Miranda."I just want to say thank you for paving the damn way for me to be able to have an opportunity like this.

Dolly Parton is gearing up for a big night. ET's Nischelle Turner spoke with the 76-year-old country star on Wednesday, and she expressed excitement about hosting the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards live from Las Vegas on March 8, with co-hosts Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett.«I am real excited. It is always fun to do the shows.

Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Walker Hayes and Chris Stapleton, will also hit the stage at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Song choices for the country stars have yet to be announced.But that's not all! Parmalee and Blanco Brown will be joined by Brooke Eden for a performance of «Just the Way,» while Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde will sing «Never Wanted To Be That Girl» during the show, and BRELAND will make his ACM Awards debut with a performance of «Praise The Lord.»More than 20 performances will be a part of this year's ceremony, with additional artists set to be announced in the coming weeks.Chris Young leads this year's ACM nominations with seven nods, with Miranda Lambert and first-time nominee Hayes close behind with five each.

Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Walker Hayes and Chris Stapleton, will also hit the stage at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Song choices for the country stars have yet to be announced.But that's not all! Parmalee and Blanco Brown will be joined by Brooke Eden for a performance of «Just the Way,» while Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde will sing «Never Wanted To Be That Girl» during the show, and BRELAND will make his ACM Awards debut with a performance of «Praise The Lord.»More than 20 performances will be a part of this year's ceremony, with additional artists set to be announced in the coming weeks.Chris Young leads this year's ACM nominations with seven nods, with Miranda Lambert and first-time nominee Hayes close behind with five each.

Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Walker Hayes and Chris Stapleton, all of whom will hit the stage at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Song choices for the country stars have yet to be announced.Additionally, Parmalee and Blanco Brown will be joined by Brooke Eden for a performance of «Just the Way,» while Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde will sing «Never Wanted To Be That Girl» during the show, and BRELAND will make his ACM Awards debut with a performance of «Praise The Lord.»More than 20 performances will be a part of this year's show, with additional performers set to be announced in the coming weeks.Chris Young leads this year's ACM nominations with seven nods, with Miranda Lambert and first-time nominee Hayes close behind with five each.

57th Academy of Country Music Awards nominations are here! On Thursday, Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett announced the nominees for this year's ACMS, with Chris Young leading the pack with seven nods.Miranda Lambert, the most-nominated female artist in ACM history, earned five nominations this year, including a record-tying 16th nod in Female Artist of the Year category, of which Reba McEntire previously held the sole record.Walker Hayes, a first time nominee, was also nominated five times. Jordan Davis, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood and Morgan Wallen earned four nominations each, while Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Dave Cobb, Ashley McBryde and Lainey Wilson were each recognized three times.Blake Lively earned two nominations, her first nods at a music awards show, for producing and directing Taylor Swift's music video for «I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version).» Swift's brother, Austin Swift, was also nominated for his work as a producer on the video, while the singer herself nabbed her first ACM nomination since 2018.The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Dolly Parton and co-hosts Barrett and Allen, will stream live on Prime Video from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Monday, March 7 at 8:00 p.m.

Dolly Parton -- and a few of her friends!Last week, the 76-year-old country music legend was announced as the host of the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards by Prime Video, the Academy of Country Music and MRC. Parton will be joined by additional co-hosts Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett. In March, the 2022 celebration will stream live without commercial interruption on Prime Video from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.«I am so excited to be hosting the ACM Awards on March 7 from Vegas.

Dolly Parton!The country music legend was announced at the host of the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards by Prime Video, the Academy of Country Music and MRC on Thursday. Parton, 76, will be joined by additional co-hosts, set to be announced at a later time.

Academy of Country Music Honors ceremony.The ACM revealed the full line-up of the artists who will be performing at the history Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, during this year's show, including the last four acts to be announced — Trace Adkins, Ronnie Dunn, Alan Jackson and Brittney Spencer.Some of the other A-list performers who will hit the stage for the big show include Lauren Alaina, Devin Dawson, Jessie Jo Dillon, Sara Evans, Nicolle Galyon, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Toby

aired live from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium and Bluebird Cafe.

Keith Urban and Breland make a great duo in their first collaboration “Out The Cage”.

Leslie Jordan has a dream collaborator when it comes to his gospel music. ET spoke with the actor at theACM Awards on Sunday, where he talked about his new gospel album, and having lunch with Kacey Musgraves.Jordan released, a collection of classic and original gospel hymns, earlier this month.

Marren Morris was ready to party after her big night at the ACM Awards. After the awards show ended, “The Bones” singer, 31, boarded a limo bus with husband Ryan Hurd and got frisky! Maren posted a video on Instagram showing herself, still decked out in her gorgeous champagne ACMs gown, grinding on a shirtless Ryan while he grabbed her butt.

Thomas Rhett! The 31-year-old performer took home the Male Artist of the Year Award at the 2021 ACM Awards on Sunday. Rhett sat alone in the award show's minimal audience due to COVID protocol, but was getting a lot of love and support from home. «To my wife and my three baby girls sitting at home watching this on the TV, I love y'all so much,» Rhett declared during his acceptance speech. ET's Rachel Smith caught up with Rhett right after his big win where he dished about how his wife, Lauren

Dan + Shay don't have any hard feelings after their live performance during this year's ACM Awards included a tech glitch.«Apparently there was an audio/video sync issue on the television broadcast,» the country music duo tweeted on Sunday, after their performance of «Glad You Exist» at the Bluebird Cafe.

2021 ACM Awards. From performing together to showing their spouses' support, each duo brought love and looks to the 56th annual award shows red carpet.Female Artist of the Year winner, Maren Morris, and her husband, Ryan Hurdperformed together for the first time Sunday night, singing a heartfelt rendition of their song, «Chasing You.» The new parents shared a passionate kiss on stage as they belted out the song that tells the story of their love.

Luke Bryan took home the Entertainer of the Year award at Sunday night's ACM Awards. Bryan was nominated alongside Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, Eric Church and Chris Stapleton for the night's top trophy.The 44-year-old country singer and judge was set to perform at the 56th annual awards show before receiving a positive COVID-19 diagnosis earlier this week.«I am amazingly surprised.

Maren Morris got choked up after her big win. The songstress took home the trophy for Song of the Year during Sunday's ACM Awards, and fought back tears as she accepted the honor.Morris won the award for her song «The Bones,» which she co-wrote along with Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz, and accepted the trophy on behalf of all of them at the Opry House in Nashville.«This is really bittersweet because I didn't write this by myself,» Morris said.

Blanco Brown is making his first public appearance since a tragic, head-on collision that left him in the ICU last year.

Chris Stapleton and his wife, Morgane Stapleton, were set to perform «Maggie's Song» at this year's ACM Awards. However, when the performance came, some fans were surprised to see Miranda Lambert sitting in for the number.As it turns out, Morgane had to step away due to a prior doula commitment, ET has learned.In her place, Miranda joined the artist, meaning she was a part of three different performances during Sunday's show.

Carrie Underwood just wowed at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Jimmie Allen is making history at the 2021 ACM Awards, and he's hoping he won't be the last.The country superstar is already heading into the weekend with a trophy in hand.Allen won the New Male Artist of the Year award ahead of Sunday's ceremony, making him the first Black artist to win in the category.«For me it shows where the world has gone, as far as inclusion for everyone,» he told ET's Rachel Smith as he co-hosted Friday's show. «It's a beautiful thing.

Kenny Chesney's upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards performance means a lot to him for a number of reasons.