The Country Music Association will stage a two-hour live TV tribute titled CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, filmed at the Fisher Center on Belmont University in Nashville, to honor Parton’s multifaceted impact as an artist, humanitarian, and philanthropist.

Proceeds from the special will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, with Disney contributing and more partners to be announced as the event approaches.

Robert Deaton will serve as executive producer, guiding a program that blends performances, archival footage, and personal stories about Parton’s life and legacy.

ABC News invites readers to engage and notes that more information will follow as the event nears.

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The announcement is featured in ABC News’ pop segment hosted by Lara Spencer.

Details on the exact date, time, or format of the special remain limited in the excerpt.

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