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.
Her impact on myself and country music as a whole is something I’ll always cherish." MORE: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 ACM AwardsRELATED: Miranda Lambert crowns Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson ACMs 2022 winnersCarly is up for four ACM Awards, including Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Video of the Year, and Music Event of the Year – which have been made that much sweeter thanks to Dolly hosting the ceremony.
Carly hailed Dolly as an 'inspiration'"All those years in the shows at Dollywood, you'd imagine… but maybe never truly dream… and to be nominated this year with Dolly hosting?
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