How To Watch Dolly Parton’s Live CMA Tribute Concert
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On Wednesday, October 21st, stars will gather to deliver an unforgettable televised tribute to Dolly Parton.
The Country Music Association has thoughtfully curated CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton to celebrate the legendary musician’s life and career through live performances, archival footage, and personal stories.
As part of an ongoing partnership between CMA and Nashville’s Belmont University, the special will be hosted live at Belmont’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Imagination Library, the world’s leading early childhood book-gifting program and the flagship initiative of The Dollywood Foundation.
Who is performing?
Joining the lineup is Dolly’s longtime friend and fellow trailblazer Reba McEntire, alongside country stars Carrie Underwood, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson. Genre legends Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs will also perform in her honor.
Brad Paisley will appear with his wife, actress Kimberly Williams Paisley, while gospel music star Amy Grant and entertainers Kristen Bell and Kristin Chenoweth will make special appearances.
The star-studded roster also features Ashley McBryde, Lady A, Darius Rucker, Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Molly Tuttle, Zac Brown, Sierra Hull, and Lukas Nelson, the son of country music icon Willie Nelson. See the full lineup below!
When is the Dolly Parton special airing?
CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton will be broadcast live on ABC and Disney+ internationally on October 21st from 8-10 p.m. CST.
Sarah Trahern, CEO of CMA, shared 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.”
What if I miss the live broadcast?
Unable to tune in live on October 21st? Rest assured, CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton will be available to stream the following day on Hulu. The streaming service offers a free trial to new customers.
See the official trailer for CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton below!
