Dolly Parton gave Garth Brooks a little more than he bargained for as co-host of the Academy of Country Music Awards Thursday.
During their opening monologue at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, Brooks took a minute to honor Parton, the “G.O.A.T.” The acronym stands for “greatest of all time.”
On cue, Dolly rolled out on stage with a live goat in a wagon and jokingly said, “Did I hear you say you were looking for a goat? I’ve got your goat right here.”
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks giggle after she jokes about Brooks real nickname. (Theo Wargo)
They shared kind exchanges back and forth before Dolly mentioned hearing she’s a “hall pass” for Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood.
“I just had a thought,” Parton said. “I know why you’re doing the goat thing. I think it stands for ‘Garth organized a threesome.’”
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Brooks was red in the face as he responded, “And I thought I couldn’t love you anymore.”
The “Friends in Low Places” singer and country music singer Yearwood married in 2005.
Garth Brooks had to fix his tie after Dolly Parton made a not-so-subtle joke at his expense. (Theo Wargo)
Earlier in the week, Parton told Fox News Digital she was ready to have fun hosting the ACMs with her friend.
“I think Trish [Yearwood] is there as well. We’re friends actually, I’ve just never hosted with him,” Parton said.
“I’ve known them for a long time, they’re both just wonderful. I don’t know if she’s singing or not, but I know she’s there, so I’ll have to be nice.
Dolly joked, “She’s Jolene you know?”
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Chris Stapleton was shocked to earn the coveted entertainer of the year award at the ACMS.
Chris Stapleton was crowned entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards. (Theo Wargo)
He joked that the metrics simply didn’t add up and noted there were many great artists worthy of the win.
“I’ve never through of myself as somebody who would win this award, and I’m so grateful,” Stapleton said.
The “Tennessee Whiskey” singer thanked his entire team before expressing gratitude for his kids at home.
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Fox News Digital’s Larry Fink contributed to this report.
