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CMA to honor Dolly Parton with two-hour live TV special
The Country Music Association will celebrate the late icon's life and career on ABC and Disney+ in October.
In brief
The Country Music Association will celebrate the late icon's life and career on ABC and Disney+ in October. The CMA will honor Dolly Parton's legacy with a live two-hour tribute special on October 21, with proceeds benefiting her Imagination Library. Originally reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
Dolly Parton passes away
The country music legend died August 25 after a brief battle with cancer. The CMA announced a special tribute event in her honor.
Two-hour live celebration
The special will air October 21 on ABC and Disney+. It will feature performances, archival footage, and personal stories from Nashville.
A debt of gratitude
CMA CEO Sarah Trahern says honoring Parton's legacy is the organization's responsibility. Words alone cannot repay what country music owes her.
“Dolly Parton belonged to the whole world, but she was born of this industry, and this industry owes her a debt of gratitude that words alone cannot repay.”
Proceeds support literacy
The CMA and Belmont University will donate event proceeds to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Disney is also supporting the charity's mission.
Belmont's special connection
The university previously partnered with Parton on DOLLY U and her musical's premiere. Her love for Tennessee was woven into everything she did.
What matters most
The CMA will honor Dolly Parton's legacy with a live two-hour tribute special on October 21, with proceeds benefiting her Imagination Library.
