Taylor Swift's VMAs Speech

Taylor Swift used her Video of the Year speech at the 2026 VMAs to honor Dolly Parton.

Dolly Parton Tribute

Taylor called Dolly the 'ultimate showgirl' and said, 'We were all very lucky to share this planet with Dolly Parton.'

“We were all very lucky to share this planet with Dolly Parton.”

Dolly's Legacy

Taylor described Dolly as 'the gift that kept on giving' who 'gave us someone to look up to while encouraging us to be who we are as individuals.'

“She was truly the gift that kept on giving.”

Dolly's Impact

Taylor highlighted Dolly's ability to 'give the world the ultimate mystery and fantasy' while 'giving full transparency in the ways that counted.'

“She managed to give the world the ultimate mystery and fantasy in some corners of her life, but to give full transparency in the ways that counted.”

Dolly's Final Words

Taylor concluded by saying, 'Dolly, I’ll think of you each step of the way.'

“Dolly, I’ll think of you each step of the way.”