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Dolly Parton dedicates country music awards show to people of Ukraine

Dolly Parton attends the 57th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., on March 7, 2022. [REUTERS/Maria Alejandra Cardona]

Singer Dolly Parton dedicated the Academy of Country Music Awards show to the people of Ukraine on Monday during a music-filled ceremony that saw Miranda Lambert crowned entertainer of the year.

Taking the stage in a mirrored jumpsuit, Parton made one of two tributes to Ukraine while opening the annual awards ceremony at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The show was live-streamed on Prime Video for the first time.

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