Dolly Parton – Photo courtesy of True Public Relations

20 Performers Set For CMA’s Dolly Parton Tribute Special On ABC

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7/10/2026

Country Music News

The Country Music Association has revealed a 20-performer lineup for CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton.

The two-hour special airs live October 21st on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu.

Performers include Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, Kristen Bell, Molly Tuttle, Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown, Ashley McBryde, Bela Fleck, Kristin Chenoweth, Lady A, Ricky Skaggs, Sierra Hull, Little Big Town, Lukas Nelson, and Darius Rucker.

Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley will appear as non-performing guests.

The show broadcasts live from Belmont University’s Fisher Center in Nashville. Proceeds will benefit Parton’s Imagination Library. 

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