Dolly Parton’s All-Star Celebration Is Happening Tonight & Here’s How to Watch
Country superstars along side, Oprah, Carol Burnett and Bono and more are joining forces to celebrate Dolly Parton. Here’s when to tune in, where to stream the two-hour tribute and who else is taking the stage.
Country superstars and entertainment legends are coming together tonight to celebrate Dolly Parton. Oprah, Carol Burnett and Bono are among the famous faces joining the tribute, “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton.”
Dolly has spent decades bringing people together through music, humor and an unmistakable generosity of spirit. The two-hour special will honor her influence as a global icon whose reach stretches far beyond country music, inspiring fans and artists across generations.
Country music’s biggest names are showing up
The performance lineup spans generations and styles, with Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Ella Langley, Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady A, Little Big Town, Vince Gill and Zac Brown set to perform.
Also taking the stage are Ashley McBryde, Béla Fleck, Lukas Nelson, Molly Tuttle, Ricky Skaggs and Sierra Hull. Kristen Bell and Kristin Chenoweth will perform, while Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley join as special guests.
With artists from different corners of music and entertainment coming together, the special promises a wide-ranging tribute to a career that has connected with audiences for generations. Organizers have also teased additional surprise tributes from Dolly’s friends across the entertainment world.
Belmont students will be part of the tribute
A Belmont University student ensemble will join the program, bringing the celebration into the next generation of artists. Their participation reflects the university’s ongoing “Dolly U” programming, which gives students the opportunity to learn from Parton’s career, artistry and entrepreneurial legacy.
The special will be filmed before a live audience at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville.
The celebration supports Dolly’s Imagination Library
The evening will also benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the book-gifting program that helps put books into the hands of children. The cause adds a charitable purpose to a night devoted to Dolly’s music, influence and generosity.
How to watch the Dolly Parton special
“CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton” airs Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on ABC and Disney+. The special will be available on Hulu the next day for viewers who miss the live broadcast or want to watch later.
Tune-in details
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT
Where: ABC and Disney+
Streaming later: Hulu, starting the next day
Length: Two hours
Location: Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville
With country superstars, entertainment icons and surprise tributes all coming together, this is more than a night of Dolly Parton hits, it’s a celebration of the joy, generosity and lasting influence she’s shared with the world. Tune in tonight to see the icon honored by the people she’s inspired, while supporting a cause close to her heart.
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