Kelsea Ballerini Says She Channeled Audrey Hepburn With Ultra-Glam 2022 ACMs Look (Exclusive)

Anthony Mackie will be hosting the 2022 CMT Music Awards alongside country superstar Kelsea Ballerini.This is Mackie’s first time as host, but he did present the highly coveted Video of the Year award in 2021. As for Ballerini, this is her second consecutive year hosting.Earlier this week, ET spoke with Ballerini about her hosting duties, and she was beyond thrilled.

Chris Willman Music WriterIn the formerly cable-only show’s first year premiering as a prime-time broadcast TV tentpole, the CMT Music Awards will have country star Kelsea Ballerini returning as co-host, joined this year by actor Anthony Mackie, CBS announced Thursday.Ballerini is taking on hosting duties for a second straight year. In 2021, she co-hosted with fellow country star Kane Brown, who was then in his second year in the role.Mackie, best known for his roles in Marvel’s “Avengers” franchise, most recently as the co-lead in the Disney Plus limited series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” is a surprise choice to host a country awards show, although he did present an award on last year’s telecast.

Dolly Parton has said "never say never" to selling the rights to her music back catalogue. The 76-year-old country music legend - who already owns her own publishing company - has considered following in the footsteps of a number of big-name stars, including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Diamond, who have recently cashed in by selling their back catalogues for mega-money. On what she would do with the cash, the 'Jolene' hitmaker told the BBC: "I would not be above doing that.

Dolly Parton has held onto her status as one of the most celebrated, beloved, and successful musicians in the world since she broke onto the country scene back in the late ’60s. In the decades that have passed, she has proven that she has a talent unlike anything seen (or heard) before, and while many stars would be relaxing by the time they hit her age (she just turned 76), Parton shows no signs of slowing down.In fact, Patron is ramping up her output, and while 2022 just started, it is already one of her biggest years in recent memory when it comes to career achievements and important releases.

The ultimate woman crush! Dolly Parton’s career has spanned music, movies, multiple business ventures and more — and she’s shown no sign of slowing down.

supports HTML5 videoDolly Parton has revealed fans probably won’t bump into her on any of the rollercoasters at Dollywood – because she’s afraid of losing her hair on the ride. The country legend, 76, has owned the theme park in Tennessee since 1986, but she’s unlikely to try out any of the hair-raising attractions herself. Speaking on The One Show, she joked: ‘I don’t do too much of that because I have too much to lose… like my hair! And god knows what else will fall out on me!’She added: ‘But anyhow, I really have a tendency to get motion sickness so I really don’t ride the rides, in fact they laugh about me when we do publicity about a new ride. I usually put a whole bunch of people on that rollercoaster with wigs on like a Dolly wig and just let them go round and round. ‘Then I’m waiting at the foot of the ride to talk to the press so, anyway, we’re very proud of all our rides and we have a hospital nearby if you do get sick on the rollercoaster, so we’re good!’Dolly had appeared alongside co-author James Patterson to promote their new book Run Rose Run, and with it coinciding with International Women’s Day, she shared her own inspiration. She explained: ‘Well I have many role models, I am impressed by any strong woman that’s really willing to stand on their own and stand up for what they believe in and try and make a difference. ‘I think it shouldn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman, you should be allowed to do what you can do best because we’re all out there trying to make life better.

American Idol alum sang a rendition of Parton’s 1973 song “I Will Always Love You,” a classic that was also immortalized by in her own cover for the 1992 movie The Bodyguard.The Kelly Clarkson Show host performed the song with an acoustic guitar and piano backing, to many applauds and cheers from celebs and fans alike. Parton was particularly moved by the performance and joined Clarkson onstage with an embrace that showed how much love there is between the two country icons. The 9 to 5 singer hosted the show alongside country singers Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett.

57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, and she reacted to winning the New Female Artist of the Year award ahead of the big show in Las Vegas, Nevada.«Honestly, I feel like it hits me every hour. I'm like, 'Huh, who in the world let me in here?' That's kind of how I feel,» Wilson admitted. «I'm just honored.

took home the New Male Artist of the Year Award at Monday's 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards and is less than a month away from his wedding to fiancée, Hallie Ray Light. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke with McCollum about his big win on Monday at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. «I mean, you look at everybody that's won New Male Artist of the Year at the ACMs — Rodney Crowell, Eddie Rabbitt, Randy Travis — it's a long, long list. So it's a good list to be on,» McCollum told ET. As for how he'll celebrate the win, the performer planned to enjoy his time in Las Vegas. «I'm probably gonna go out and get sauced tonight in Vegas, so no holding back,» he teased. By his side on the red carpet was his fiancée, and McCollum couldn't help but gush about his future bride. «The best version of me comes out when I've got her around, so she won't be going anywhere,» he shared. The couple's wedding is coming up and McCollum is ready for that walk down the aisle. «We got like three weeks 'til the big day, so it's getting close.

2022 Academy of Country Music Awards aired live from Las Vegas this year at the Allegiant Stadium for a celebration of the biggest names in country music.Hosted by an impressive trio including Country queen Dolly Parton as well as talented rising stars Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, Monday's show featured a slew of incredible performances, some surprising victories and truly touching acceptance speeches.Here's a look at all the highlights from Monday's big show that you'll still be thinking about tomorrow.You can't host Country Music's Party of the Year in Vegas without bringing in @JimmieAllen and @GabbyBarrett_ to perform «Viva Las Vegas» and «Let's Go To Vegas.» Tune in now to the #ACMawards on @PrimeVideo. pic.twitter.com/WGJJdrOCVhWith the ACM Awards returning to Las Vegas, it only made sense that Allen and Barrett would kick things off with a celebration of the party city.

2022 Academy of Country Music Awards saw the likes of Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton picking up coveted trophies, and performances from Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini and Kelly Clarkson.MORE: Kelly Clarkson stuns in bodycon dress during Dolly Parton tribute at ACM AwardsThe ceremony took place on Monday 7 March at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, and viewers enjoyed "wall-to-wall" music during the two-hour show, which streamed coast to coast instead of tape-delayed on Amazon Prime in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.WATCH: Dolly Parton kicks off 2022 ACM AwardsCountry music legend Dolly Parton helmed the ceremony and was joined by co-hosts Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen but HELLO! was behind the scenes and below are several fun moments from your favorite stars...MORE: Carrie Underwood wows in leg-lengthening micro shorts at ACM AwardsCountry stars including Tenille Townes spoke to HELLO! and many of them shared that Dolly Parton was their dream collaborator."I really do feel so inspired that Dolly Parton is in the house, anything around her would be a dream come true," Tenille told us, when asked who she would love to perform with, dead or alive.

Thomas Rhett nearly lost his pants at the Academy of Country Music Awards Monday night.ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the country music artist ahead of the show, where he revealed the wardrobe malfunction he had that him asking us to keep our cameras strictly above the waist.«My zipper fell off right before, so I'm taped up,» Rhett revealed. «So, I'm trying to stand really still right now, so make sure the camera's just like right here.»Rhett, who was up for Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, and performed twice at the awards show, had plenty of outfits to change into.

A virtual acceptance! Miranda Lambert won Entertainer of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards on Monday, March 7, but the singer couldn’t actually accept the honor in person.

Kelly Clarkson had one of the best performances of the night at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards and it was saved for the last few minutes!

Dolly Parton and Kelsea Ballerini are contributing to country music history! The stars performed together during Monday's 57th Academy Country Music Awards in Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.MORE: Inside ACM Awards host Dolly Parton's 56-year marriage to husband she met at 18For her performance with Dolly, Kelsea opted for a brighter look, closer to her country roots. She wore a short, baby blue romper with a banquette neckline, voluminous sleeves, and of course, brown cowboy boots.Dolly wasn't far from the country fashion, clad in a lace-up Western-style yellow top and a cowboy hat.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards MORE: Exclusive: ACM Awards nominee Carly Pearce pays heartfelt tribute to 'inspirational' Dolly PartonFans went wild over the performance, fawning over how well the two star's voices melded together.

Luke Bryan has driven fans wild as he finally performed his new song, Up, during Monday's 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.MORE: Exclusive: ACM Awards nominee Carly Pearce pays heartfelt tribute to 'inspirational' Dolly PartonLuke teased he would be performing new music for his fans ahead of the awards. He shared a video on his Instagram stories straight from his Las Vegas dressing room, at the city's Allegiant Stadium.

Southern girls stick together! Kelly Clarkson paid homage to Dolly Parton during the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards — and sang her heart out in the process.

Miranda Lambert is taking home her first-ever ACM Entertainer of the Year Award! Lambert nabbed the  honor at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards Monday night. However, she wasn't actually on hand to accept the award in person.Host Dolly Parton presented the night's biggest honor, and shared the news of her win and absence.«I have always loved that girl, but unfortunately Miranda couldn't be here tonight because she's working overseas,» Parton shared.

Kelsea Ballerini goes classic on the red carpet at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

Just one year after being banned from the ACM Awards, controversial singer Morgan Wallen has been welcomed back with open arms.

Luke Grimes and Kelsey Asbille are more than ready to get back in the saddle and start shooting the fifth season of their celebrated series .The co-stars — who play married couple Kayce Dutton and Monica Long Dutton on the hit modern Western series —  walked the red carpet the 2022 ACM Awards at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday, and they spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura about kicking off production on the hotly anticipated new season.According to Asbille, they haven't yet gotten any scripts yet, «But we're really ready. It’s about time.»«Yeah, we haven’t shot, I think, in like 18 months now,» Grimes shared.