CMA to Host Two-Hour Tribute Celebrating Dolly Parton's Legacy and Philanthropy

September 16, 2026
CMA to Host Two-Hour Tribute Celebrating Dolly Parton's Legacy and Philanthropy
  • The Country Music Association will honor Dolly Parton with a two-hour live TV event, CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, filmed at the Fisher Center at Belmont University in Nashville and featuring performances, archival footage, and personal stories.

  • Proceeds from the special will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, with Disney and other partners contributing as part of the charitable effort.

  • Executives say the tribute will celebrate Parton’s impact as an artist, humanitarian, and philanthropist, with Robert Deaton serving as executive producer.

  • The article invites reader engagement and notes that more details will be announced as the event approaches.

  • The piece is part of a broader daily roundup of related and unrelated news items and video links.

  • The article’s date is September 16, 2026, and it appears among top stories on ABC News.

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

  • No specific date, time, or format details for the special are provided in the excerpt.

  • Fox Nation will premiere Chris Harrison’s dating show The Vow on November 11, with the first two episodes released that day and later weekly installments.

  • The article notes subscription prompts and related stories, but the core focus remains the Dolly Parton tribute.

  • Reports mention Dolly Parton’s tattoo removal by Jason Aldean, clarifying that the couple are not divorcing.

  • The Great British Baking Show returns to Netflix for a new season on September 25, with Nigella Lawson joining Paul Hollywood as judge.

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