Dolly Parton's Legacy Lives On with CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration

The Country Music Association has announced a two-hour tribute show to honor the late Dolly Parton. Titled CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton. The special will air live on ABC and Disney+ at 9pm ET on Wednesday. October 21, and will be available to stream on Hulu the next day.

The show will take place at Belmont University's Fisher Center in Nashville, where Parton had previously performed and recorded music. The Country Music, Association shared. the lineup on Monday, October 5, which includes a diverse range of country, bluegrass, and pop artists.

Performers will include Ashley McBryde, Bela Fleck, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Ella Langley, Kelsea Ballerini, Kristen Bell, Kristin Chenoweth, Lady A, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Lukas Nelson, Molly Tuttle, Reba McEntire, Ricky Skaggs, Sierra Hull, Vince Gill, and Zac Brown. In addition to the country music heavy hitters, the show will also feature bluegrass great Bela Fleck, Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, and actress-singer Kristen Bell.

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The lineup is a shows Parton's enduring influence on the music industry, and the Country Music Association's commitment to celebrating her legacy. The tribute show is part of Parton's larger impact on the world of music and philanthropy.

Her Imagination Library, which she founded in 1995, has given over 3.4 million books per month to children in the US and abroad as of 2025. Parton's philanthropic efforts have been recognized globally. And she has been honored with numerous awards for her contributions to education and children's literacy.

The Country Music Association has announced that Robert Deaton is the executive producer of the special. The show will serve as a fitting tribute to Parton's life and career. And will provide a platform for the artists to pay tribute to her memory.

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Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, a rep for the country icon told People at the time.

The show will also include a special segment highlighting Parton's iconic song I Will Always Love You. This has become an anthem for generations of music lovers.

The two-hour show will be a celebration of Parton's life. Music, and legacy, and will provide a fitting tribute to her enduring impact on the music industry. It will also be available to stream on Hulu the next day.