Kat Luna Celebrates Dolly Parton's Legacy at the Nashville Symphony

On opening night of Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony, Amanda Adams sits down with Kat Luna inside the Nashville Symphony for a special conversation celebrating one of country music's most beloved artists.While Dolly wasn't able to attend opening night, Kat was honored to be part of the celebration, lending her voice to a show inspired by one of her biggest musical influences. Recorded inside one of Nashville's most iconic performance venues, this episode is part of a special three-part Nashville Symphony series exploring Dolly's impact on today's artists.Just days after closing CMA Fest 2026 at Nissan Stadium, Kat reflects on performing Dolly Parton's legendary "I Will Always Love You" in front of more than 50,000 fans and what it means to carry one of the most recognizable songs in music history into a new generation.Kat also shares her journey from growing up in Miami as a first-generation Cuban-American to building a career in Nashville, why staying connected to her roots matters, and how Dolly's example has influenced both her music and her life.Plus, Kat's version of "I Will Always Love You" arrives on all streaming platforms June 19. Be sure to pre-save, stream, and download the song to support this beautiful tribute to Dolly's enduring legacy.This episode is part of a special three-part series celebrating Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony at the Nashville Symphony.Topics discussed:• Opening night of Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony• Closing CMA Fest 2026 at Nissan Stadium• Performing "I Will Always Love You" for more than 50,000 fans• Recording the song in both English and Spanish• Dolly Parton's influence on a new generation of artists• Growing up as a first-generation Cuban-American• Building a career in country music while staying true to your rootsFollow That Nashville Girl for more conversations with the artists, songwriters, and storytellers shaping Nashville and country music.Don't forget: new episodes drop every week! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute!Connect with Amanda on That Nashville Girl Instagram, Amanda's Instagram, and YouTube.