ACM Awards 2022: Kelly Clarkson to Perform Special Dolly Parton Tribute

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.

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!

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.

All of the winners have been revealed at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards!

Dolly Parton was super shiny on the stage 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.

Chris Stapleton is making a rare public appearance with his kids!

Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde hit the red carpet in gorgeous gowns at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

Kane Brown has nothing but praise for his wife, Katelyn, after they welcomed their second child in late December.The happy couple walked the red carpet the 2022 ACM Awards at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday, and the celebrated country crooner spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura about welcoming baby daughter, Kodi Jane.«It's awesome, man. My wife's a Superwoman, so she's got her sleeping through the night,» Brown said in awe. «It's been an awesome transition.»Brown and his wife are also parents to 2-year-old daughter Kingsley, and the singer said he's looking forward to the future, when Kodi starts to gesture and talk.«I'll be really excited whenever she's around Kingsley's age and she can start talking and communicating,» Kane shared.

Thomas Rhett keeps it sharp in a blue suit while arriving at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

Dolly Parton has arrived!

Jimmie Allen jokes that he has his hands full when it comes to his three adorable kids. However, he and wife Alexis Gale still managed to use the 2022 ACM Awards as an opportunity for a cute date night.The pair walked the red carpet at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday, and the country crooner — who is also co-hosting the show this years — spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura about becoming a new dad for the third time back in October.«The babies are back home in Nashville with Alexis' mom, my mother-in-law, and my sister so they are hanging out,» Allen said, of his date night with his ladylove.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Yee-haw! Country stars didn’t just bring their stellar singing voices to the 2022 ACM Awards on Monday, March 7 — they also served up some fabulous fashion.