The 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards heavily featured hostDolly Parton.

It’s not surprising as the country singer and songwriter is a living legend.

Parton showed up to the awards show looking absolutely stunning and kept the outfits coming.

Kelly Clarkson smiling

She toldEntertainment Tonightthat she planned on having five outfit changes.

Parton really was the center of attention at the ACM Awards.

Not only did she host, but she performed as well.

Kelly Clarkson performing

So, all eyes were on her.

With the hosting gig came a lot of praise throughout the night from her colleagues.

Clarkson’s performance certainly had people talking.

She covered the song Parton wrote that Whitney Houston later covered, “I Will Always Love You.”

The “American Idol” winner was excited going into her performance.

And, her performance stole the show.

Anotherwrote, “Kelly Clarkson.

that’s it, that’s the tweet.”

That was gorgeous."

Clearly, fans will always love this Clarkson performance.