Dolly Parton was with a heavy heart on Monday while co-hosting the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs).

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Viewers took to Twitter as well to commend Parton for dedicating the show to Ukraine. .

Mickey Guyton said she was excited this year to shelve her awards show hosting duties to take in the 2022 ACMs as a fan spectator.

Dolly Parton (L) and collaborator Kelsea Ballerini hit the ACMs red carpet in contrasting silver and black ensembles -- paying tribute to the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium, which the NFL franchise calls home.  (Photo by Kevin Mazur).

Standing in a shimmering mosaic bodysuit, Parton opened the 2022 ACMs in opulent style.

Certainly, fit for the glitz and glamour of the Vegas night, Parton was equal parts self-deprecating and wrought with humor, taking several digs at herself while loosening the crowd for a jam-packed night of performances by country music’s best names.

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Morgan Wallen appeared to move on from his public scandal as he took home an award for album of the year with "Dangerous: The Double Album.".

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Dolly Parton was with a heavy heart on Monday while co-hosting the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs)

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In his ACMs speech on Monday, Wallen made no direct reference to the issue and his absence from recent awards shows, but may have hinted at it as he said that taking home the honor would "signify" to his one-year-old son Indigo Wilder "that his daddy was a fighter and that he chased his dreams and worked hard to make them a reality."

Morgan Wallen appeared to move on from his public scandal as he took home an award for album of the year with "Dangerous: The Double Album."

Miranda Lambert, 38, also took home her first-ever win for entertainer of the year and many fans took to social media to praise the country star. 

"Unfortunately, Miranda couldn't be here tonight because she's working overseas," Parton said while accepting the award on Lambert's behalf

"Oh my gosh, I cannot believe I'm not there to celebrate," Lambert said during a video acceptance speech from London where she is set to headline Country 2 Country on Friday

"This is my first time missing the ACMs in 17 years," she said

But thank you so much to the country music family for embracing me all these years and continuing to support me."

Miranda Lambert took home the 2022 ACM Award for entertainer of the year