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Dolly Parton Special Features Country Stars
Country music stars honor Dolly Parton with live special on ABC and Disney+.
In brief
Country music stars honor Dolly Parton with live special on ABC and Disney+. Dolly Parton's country music legacy is celebrated in a live CMA special featuring top artists on ABC and Disney+. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Dolly Parton Special Announcement
The Country Music Association and ABC will honor Dolly Parton with a live special airing Oct. 21.
Special Features All-Star Lineup
The special includes Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Ashley McBryde, Béla Fleck, and other country music stars.
Reba McEntire's Tribute
Reba McEntire said Dolly Parton deserves celebration and everyone likes her.
“I’ve never known anybody, politics, stardom, entertainment, sports, who has caused so much celebration at their passing. And she deserves it”
Brad Paisley's Perspective
Brad Paisley called Dolly Parton's legacy immortal and influential across generations.
“This woman is immortal”
Special Performance Details
The special airs on Disney+ and ABC between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET on Oct. 21.
Imagination Library Support
CMA and Belmont donate proceeds to Parton's Imagination Library, which has given 308 million books to children.
Dolly Parton's Passing
Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25 at age 80 after a brief cancer battle.
What it means
Dolly Parton's country music legacy is celebrated in a live CMA special featuring top artists on ABC and Disney+.
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