From Rolling Stone · Marissa R. Moss,Brian Hiatt · · 1m 10s
Kacey Musgraves Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton at VMAs
Kacey Musgraves performs Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' at 2026 VMAs.
In brief
Kacey Musgraves performs Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' at 2026 VMAs. Kacey Musgraves performed Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' at the 2026 MTV VMAs as a tribute. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
VMAs Tribute Begins
Kacey Musgraves harmonized with Dolly Parton in a video clip of Parton singing 'I Will Always Love You' at the 2026 MTV VMAs.
“I Will Always Love You”
Musgraves' Solo Performance
Musgraves performed Parton's song solo on piano and voice at the 2026 VMAs, wearing a glittery Parton-worthy gown.
Musgraves' Tour Details
Musgraves pre-taped her performance for the Middle of Nowhere tour at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena the night of the VMAs.
Country Music at VMAs
Country acts are rare at the VMAs, which added a country category in 2025, with Musgraves up for 'Dry Spell' this year.
Musgraves' Past VMAs
Musgraves performed 'Star-Crossed' at the 2021 VMAs and took home the Moon Person trophy last year with Megan Moroney.
“Star-Crossed”
Dolly Parton's Legacy
Parton led a music-video career with classics like '9 to 5,' featuring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
“9 to 5”
What to remember
Kacey Musgraves performed Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' at the 2026 MTV VMAs as a tribute.
