Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in May
Dolly Parton will return for a second consecutive year as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards but this year she’s bringing a new plus-one to help — Garth Brooks.
Associated Press
Dolly Parton appears at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Nov. 5 in Los Angeles, and Garth Brooks attends the George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Gala on Sept. 26, 2019, in New York.
The show is set for May 11 and will stream live on Amazon Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. A full rebroadcast of the ceremony and performances will stream the next day for free on Amazon Freevee.
It’s the second consecutive year that the show will be hosted by Parton but marks the first time Brooks will take the stage to host an awards show.
“I am thrilled to return to host the ACM Awards, this time with my friend Garth,” said Parton in a statement. “While I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with him throughout the years, I can’t believe we’ve never had the chance to work together.”
“Anyone with Dolly Parton makes a fantastic couple,” added Brooks.
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Host Dolly Parton speaks at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherHost Dolly Parton speaks at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayEric Jamison
Carly Pearce accepts the award for female artist of the year at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
Eric JamisonCarly Pearce accepts the award for female artist of the year at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Brittney Spencer, left, and TJ Osborne perform "These Boots are Made for Walking" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherBrittney Spencer, left, and TJ Osborne perform "These Boots are Made for Walking" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
John Osborne, left, and TJ. Osborne, of Brothers Osborne, perform "Skeletons" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherJohn Osborne, left, and TJ. Osborne, of Brothers Osborne, perform "Skeletons" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Carrie Underwood performs "If I Didn't Love You" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherCarrie Underwood performs "If I Didn't Love You" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Kelly Clarkson performs "I Will Always Love You" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherKelly Clarkson performs "I Will Always Love You" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Morgan Wallen accepts the award for album of the year for "Dangerous: The Double Album" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherMorgan Wallen accepts the award for album of the year for "Dangerous: The Double Album" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Kelsea Ballerini, left, and Dolly Parton perform "Big Jeans and Faded Dreams" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherKelsea Ballerini, left, and Dolly Parton perform "Big Jeans and Faded Dreams" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Carrie Underwood reacts as she wins the award for single of the year for "If I Didn't Love You" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherCarrie Underwood reacts as she wins the award for single of the year for "If I Didn't Love You" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayEric Jamison
Lainey Wilson accepts the award for song of the year for "Things a Man Oughta Know" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Ashley Mcbryde, left, and Eric Church perform 'Heart on Fire' at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherAshley Mcbryde, left, and Eric Church perform 'Heart on Fire' at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Blanco Brown, from right, Matt Thomas of Parmalee, and Brooke Eden perform at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Chris Stapleton performs "Watch You Burn" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherChris Stapleton performs "Watch You Burn" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Dolly Parton performs "Big Jeans and Faded Dreams" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherDolly Parton performs "Big Jeans and Faded Dreams" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayEric Jamison
Breland performs "Praise the Lord" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
Eric JamisonBreland performs "Praise the Lord" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Carrie Underwood performs "If I Didn't Love You" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherCarrie Underwood performs "If I Didn't Love You" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Kane Brown performs "Leave You Alone" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherKane Brown performs "Leave You Alone" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Jason Aldean, left, and Carrie Underwood onstage after performing "If I Didn't Love You" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Charles Kelley, from left, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood, of Lady A, perform "What A Song Can Do" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherCharles Kelley, from left, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood, of Lady A, perform "What A Song Can Do" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayEric Jamison
Chris Young, left, and Mitchell Tenpenny perform "At The End of the Bar" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Carly Pearce accepts the award for female artist of the year at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Dolly Parton, left, and Kelly Clarkson embrace onstage at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherDolly Parton, left, and Kelly Clarkson embrace onstage at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Miranda Lambert appears onscreen accepting the award for entertainer of the year remotely at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherMiranda Lambert appears onscreen accepting the award for entertainer of the year remotely at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayJohn Locher
Dolly Parton presents the award for entertainer of the year at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John LocherDolly Parton presents the award for entertainer of the year at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in MayEric Jamison
Brothers Osborne and Brittney Spencer perform "These Boots Are Made For Walking" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
Eric JamisonBrothers Osborne and Brittney Spencer perform "These Boots Are Made For Walking" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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