Dolly Parton steals the show at the 2023 ACM Awards with eye-catching outfits

Dolly Parton took centre stage at the 2023 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards as she co-hosted the star-studded event alongside Garth Brooks.

The Jolene singer, known for her energetic and gregarious nature, made several eye-catching outfit changes throughout the night.

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Priscilla Block, left, and Dolly Parton arrive at the awards (Jeffrey McWhorter/AP)

It featured glittering, detailed beading along the bodice and sleeves with a glistening fringe running along the waistline and on the outer seam of the trousers.

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Hosts Garth Brooks, left, and Parton speak on stage (Chris Pizzello/AP)

The figure-hugging dress boasted a lime green base, a host of decorative flowers and a black fishnet cutout on the side.

She swept her signature blonde locks into an updo for her opening alongside Brooks, who wore an all-black suit and matching cowboy hat.

Their opening also saw them wheel out a goat in a small wagon.

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The ceremony was held in Texas (Chris Pizzello/AP)

The pieces all co-ordinated with brown cutouts and turquoise-toned embellishments, including matching rings and drop earrings.

She added some ginger tones to her blonde hair for the look, as well as a brown cowboy hat to tie it all together.

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Parton performed as well as hosted (Chris Pizzello/AP)

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The singer performed her new track World On Fire (Chris Pizzello/AP)

Titled Rockstar, the 30-track album features collaborations from numerous rock and roll legends including Sir Elton John, Sting, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr.

Parton appeared on stage for the performance in a billowing skirt featuring a map of the world.

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Parton’s first rock album is due for release in November (Chris Pizzello/AP)

She also wore a black and silver cross necklace and her blonde hair was styled in curls around her face.

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