CMA to Host Two-Hour Tribute Celebrating Dolly Parton's Legacy and Philanthropy
September 16, 2026
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.
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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.
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The article notes subscription prompts and related stories, but the core focus remains the Dolly Parton tribute.
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Variety • Sep 16, 2026
Dolly Parton Tribute Special Set by CMA
PEOPLE • Sep 16, 2026
Dolly Parton to Receive 2-Hour Tribute Special from the Country Music Association
