Dolly Parton to host Academy of Country Music awards in Las Vegas
dailymail.co.ukDolly Parton has been announced as the host of the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.The iconic country star will take to stage on Monday, hosting the Las Vegas event alongside fellow singer-songwriter Jimmie Allen and rising star Gabby Barrett.The awards ceremony will feature a tribute by Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson to the 76-year-old Parton, one of country music's most beloved artists and a cultural icon who transcends the genre.
Host with the most: Dolly Parton to host Monday's Academy of Country Music awards on Monday in Las VegasThis year's Academy of Country Music Awards marks the first time viewers can watch the show exclusively via livestream.
It will appear on Amazon.com Inc's Prime Video in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.Carrie Underwood, nominated for her fourth entertainer of the year award, is one of the artists scheduled to perform at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Special guest:The awards ceremony will feature a tribute by Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson to the 76-year-old PartonUnderwood's three entertainer of the year awards so far are the most won by any woman.Also nominated for that top award are Eric Church, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton.Church and Stapleton will also perform live at the ceremony.Leading the field of nominees at this year's awards are Chris Young with seven, including album of the year.
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