Country icon DollyParton is set to host this year's ACMawards 🎙
on March 7 from Vegas. Watch for us because we’re going to have some fun,” said Parton in a statement. The singer, who will release her new albumRun, Rose, Run , written with James Patterson — was just announced as a nominee for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022.“We are honored to welcome Dolly Parton back to be the centerpiece of this landmark 57th Academy of Country Music Awards show at Allegiant Stadium.
The ACMs will stream live on Prime Video in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K. and will be the first major awards show to livestream exclusively;Parton hosted the ACM Awards in 2000, when they were held at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. She hosted the rival CMA Awards in 1988 and co-hosted that show in 2019 with Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire.
“Dolly Parton’s status as a beloved and inspirational icon is a testament to her ongoing impact as an artist, philanthropist, and human being,” said Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke. “As we bring the Academy of Country Music Awards to our Prime Video customers worldwide for the first time, we are thrilled to showcase the power of Amazon in creating these impactful global entertainment moments with an icon like Dolly as host, as well as must-see performances and collaborations.