Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton.Photo: Amy Sussman/BBMA2020/Getty Images; Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Kelly Clarksonis getting ready to channel Dolly at the2022 ACM Awards!
On Wednesday, the award show announced that Clarkson will pay tribute to hostDolly Partonwith a special performance.
Though no details have been revealed about the performance, Clarkson, 39, first broke the exciting news during Wednesday’s episode ofThe Kelly Clarkson Showand said “I love her so much.”
“One word: DOLLY,“she wrote on Instagramalongside a short clip announcing the exciting news. “That’s right, y’all! I’m so excited to announce that during this year’s@ACMawards, I’ll be performing a tribute to the show’s host@DollyParton! Don’t miss the#ACMawardsLIVE Monday, March 7, only on@PrimeVideo.”
Parton, 76, later commented a red heart emoji on the post.
The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards will take place on March 7 in Las Vegas and include a star-studded list of performers beginning withBrittney Spencer,Brothers Osborne,Carrie Underwood,Chris Young,Eric Church,Jason Aldean,Jordan Davis,Kane Brown,Luke BryanandMitchell Tenpenny.
Meanwhile, more performances include:Maren Morris,Thomas Rhett, Ballerini,Chris Stapleton, Walker Hayes,ParmaleeandBlanco BrownfeaturingBrooke Eden,Carly PearceandAshley McBrydeandBRELAND.
Stapleton and Hayes eachhave five nominationson the big night, while Pearce has four. Rhett will compete for two, while Ballerini and Morris each have one.
Pearce and McBryde will team up for their twice-nominated hit “Never Wanted to Be That Girl,” while Parmalee, Brown and Eden will perform “Just the Way.”
Young leads the pack this year with seven nominations, including album of the year and single of the year, whileHayes,LambertandStapletontrail with five apiece.
This year’s ACM Awards will stream live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas exclusively on Prime Video starting at 8 p.m. EST.
source: people.com
