Carrie Underwood, HARDY and more: Best moments from backstage at the 2022 ACM Awards
hellomagazine.com2022 Academy of Country Music Awards saw the likes of Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton picking up coveted trophies, and performances from Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini and Kelly Clarkson.MORE: Kelly Clarkson stuns in bodycon dress during Dolly Parton tribute at ACM AwardsThe ceremony took place on Monday 7 March at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, and viewers enjoyed "wall-to-wall" music during the two-hour show, which streamed coast to coast instead of tape-delayed on Amazon Prime in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.WATCH: Dolly Parton kicks off 2022 ACM AwardsCountry music legend Dolly Parton helmed the ceremony and was joined by co-hosts Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen but HELLO!
was behind the scenes and below are several fun moments from your favorite stars...MORE: Carrie Underwood wows in leg-lengthening micro shorts at ACM AwardsCountry stars including Tenille Townes spoke to HELLO!
and many of them shared that Dolly Parton was their dream collaborator."I really do feel so inspired that Dolly Parton is in the house, anything around her would be a dream come true," Tenille told us, when asked who she would love to perform with, dead or alive.
Tenille spoke of the 'sisterhood' in the scene"But there is such a cool sisterhood of people coming up. I rode to the carpet with my friend Caitlyn Smith, and I love her voice, my friend Caylee Hammack, and of course Lainey Wilson."Dolly was a big inspiration for other artists as well, with Breland sharing that "if I could just sing one duet with Dolly, that would be amazing", and revealing that he is excited for fans to finally hear his debut album Cross Country and for "people to see my growth".Elvie Shane revealed that he would love to perform with Roger.
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