A CELEBRATION OF DOLLY PARTON

“CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton” is a two-hour television event honoring the extraordinary life and legacy of Dolly Parton. The special aired live from Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville on Wednesday, October 21, at 9/8c on ABC and Disney+. Through unforgettable performances, archival footage and personal stories, the event celebrated Dolly’s remarkable contributions as a beloved artist, songwriter, entertainer, humanitarian and entrepreneur.

Watch the special now on Disney+ or Hulu!

PERFORMERS & SPECIAL GUESTS

The special featured performances by Ashley McBryde, Béla Fleck, Belmont Singers, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Ella Langley, Kelsea Ballerini, Kristin Chenoweth, Lady A, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Lukas Nelson, Molly Tuttle, Reba McEntire, Ricky Skaggs, Sierra Hull, Vince Gill and Zac Brown, with special appearances by Amy Grant, Katy Perry, Kimberly Williams-Paisley.

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DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY

In honor of Dolly Parton’s extraordinary legacy, CMA, Belmont University, The Walt Disney Company and Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp announced a combined $1 million donation to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

The contribution supports Dolly’s mission to inspire a lifelong love of reading by providing free books to millions of children, helping young readers dream big and imagine endless possibilities. Read full donation announcement HERE.

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