CMA Honors Dolly Parton with Special Tribute | Music News

Dolly Parton is set to be celebrated in a dazzling, two-hour CMA television special titled CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, airing October 21st — just before the annual CMA Awards. Filmed live in Nashville, the event blends unforgettable performances, rare footage, and heartfelt stories to honor her as an artist, songwriter, humanitarian, and entrepreneur. The CMA sees this as a profound tribute to a foundational figure in country music, aiming to return some of the love she gave to the genre. It’s not just a show — it’s part of a larger partnership with Belmont University, including a musical and student programs, with proceeds supporting Dolly’s beloved Imagination Library. This marks another milestone for a legend who already holds historic CMA honors, including being the first woman to solo-host the awards and win the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.billboard.com/music/country/dolly-parton-salute-live-2-hour-tv-special-cma-producing-1236341363/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc521998202f3d2f Report issues to [email protected].