CMA To Host Live Television Tribute To Dolly Parton – How To Watch
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The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a two-hour television special honoring country music icon Dolly Parton.
Titled CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, the special will air in October. The project is described as:
“A joyful, emotional celebration of the artist, songwriter, entertainer, humanitarian, and entrepreneur whose music and generosity carried her from the mountains of East Tennessee into the hearts of generations around the world.”
Dolly Parton’s death on August 25th left a gaping hole in the country music community. After nearly six decades of making music, she was considered one of the most beloved entertainers and philanthropists in American history.
The program will celebrate Dolly’s life and career through live performances, archival footage, and personal stories. It will highlight her wide variety of work and her lasting impact on generations of fans.
What To Expect From CMA’s Tribute To Dolly Parton
The lineup for the event has not yet been announced; however, it is expected that Music City will show up in a big way. Sarah Trahern, CMA CEO, in a statement.
“As the organization built to serve and celebrate country music, honoring her legacy is not just an opportunity; it is our responsibility. This special is our way of saying thank you, on behalf of every artist, industry member and fan who found a piece of themselves in her music.”
As part of a partnership between CMA and Belmont University, the special will be filmed live at Belmont’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. Robert Deaton will serve as executive producer of the project. He shared:
“Dolly gave country music its heart, and giving some of that heart back to her is an incredible honor. My hope is simply that we do right by her story, her music, and the people who love her, so that this evening feels like the tribute my friend deserves.”
A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the world’s leading early childhood book-gifting program and the flagship initiative of The Dollywood Foundation.
The event will air live on ABC and Disney+ internationally on October 21st from 8-10 p.m. CST and be available for streaming the following day on Hulu.
