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Dolly Parton has arrived!

The 76-year-old country queen made a glamorous arrival at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

Dolly is the host of tonight’s award ceremony, which highlights and honors the best in country music.

She’ll also be performing at the show with Kelsea Ballerini, who she posed with on the blue carpet.

“I’m gonna be doing a number in the show with Kelsea Ballerini, we’re gonna be doing one of the songs from my Run, Rose, Run album,” Dolly teased in a recent interview.

Dolly also has a new book of the same name, which she co-wrote with James Patterson, out now!

FYI: Dolly wore a Steve Summers dress.

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Gabby Barrett is co-hosting the ACM Awards this year and she has husband Cade Foehner by her side!

The country music couple and former American Idol contestants stepped out on the red carpet at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

Gabby is co-hosting the event with fellow country singers Jimmie Allen and Dolly Parton. They will all be performing during the show.

Gabby is also nominated for Female Artist of the Year. Also nominated in the category are Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, and Carly Pearce.

The ACM Awards will stream live tonight 8 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video, with pre-show coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

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Carrie Underwood sparkles in a silver mini dress at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 38-year-old country star wore an eye-catching Dolce & Gabbana look on the dark blue carpet.

Carrie is up for two honors at the show tonight, with the first being Entertainer of the Year. She’s one of two female artists up for the honor.

She’s also up for Video of the Year with Jason Aldean for their duet, “If I Didn’t Love You”. They will also be performing at the show.

You can see all the nominations here!

If you missed it, Carrie recently made a surprise appearance on Netflix’s Cobra Kai! Check out what she said about appearing on the show here…

FYI: Carrie completed her look with a Dolce and Gabbana clutch, Andrea Wazen shoes, and jewelry from Le Vian, Yessayan, and Emily P Wheeler.

Maren Morris hits the blue carpet with her main squeeze, husband Ryan Hurd, for the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

The country couple are both up for awards at tonight’s show.

Maren has been nominated for Female Artist of the Year, while Ryan was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year. That award was handed out earlier today.

Ahead of the award show, Maren opened up about her favorite new song that will be coming in March.

“(All my songs) are special to me, but the one that is so new is motherhood. There’s a song on my record called, ‘Hummingbird,’ and it’s about my son, Hayes,” Maren shared. “It’s a special one to me because I wrote it the day that I found out I was pregnant.”

She added, “We’re finally putting it out and he’s two this month. It’s a really special one…. It’s gonna be a tearjerker if I can even sing it live.”

The ACM Awards will stream live tonight 8 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video, with pre-show coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

FYI: Maren is wearing vintage Dior. Ryan wore Paul Smith and a Vacheron Constantin timepiece.

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Jimmie Allen is co-hosting the ACM Awards this year and he has a special person by his side at the event!

The 36-year-old country singer was joined by wife Alexis Gale on the red carpet at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

He showed some skin in a sheer tank top under his suit jacket.

Jimmie is co-hosting the show with Dolly Parton and country newcomer Gabby Barrett.

“Foremost, it’s a great thing for country music for me to be up there with two female hosts,” he told Tennessean. “And wow, you know, Dolly’s a legend and icon. So when I see her [on Monday], the first thing I’m going to do is congratulate her on not just one accomplishment, but on her life.”

Jimmie and Alexis welcomed their third child into the world last year and went through a difficult time just weeks after the birth.

FYI: Jimmie is wearing an Ivy Hahn custom leather outfit, a vintage black mesh tank top, Alessandro Vasini boots, a Travis Austin hat, and his own jewelry. Alexis is wearing an Albina Dyla dress and Christian Louboutin shoes.

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Matt James is all smiles alongside girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell while attending the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 30-year-old former The Bachelor star rocked double denim for the red carpet appearance, which reminds us of Justin Timberlake‘s infamous look from the American Music Awards.

The latest season of The Bachelor, featuring Clayton Echard as the leading man, will be ending next week. Tonight’s episode will feature the fantasy suites.

Matt was one of the many celebs who played in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game a few weeks ago.

The ACM Awards will stream live tonight 8 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video, with pre-show coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

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The 2022 ACM Awards are tonight and so many incredible performers are set to hit the stage!

Dolly Parton is hosting this year’s show and will be joined by co-hosts Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett.

Chris Stapleton, Kane Brown and Maren Morris are among those set to perform, while Mickey Guyton and Jason Aldean will present.

The ACM Awards will stream live tonight 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video, which pre-show coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET with hosts Elaina Smith, Kristin Cavallari, Priscilla Block, and Zuri Hall.

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