# CMA Plans Dolly Parton Tribute Special

> The Country Music Association will air a two-hour celebration of the late icon on ABC and Disney Plus in October.
- Title: CMA Plans Dolly Parton Tribute Special · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: The Country Music Association will air a two-hour celebration of the late icon on ABC and Disney Plus in October. The CMA will honor Dolly Parton with a…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/news/dolly-parton-tribute-special-country-music-association-1236863841
- Author: Payton Turkeltaub
- Published: 2026-09-16T12:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dolly parton, country music association, cma, abc, disney+, hulu, tribute special, country music, i will always love you, entertainment, culture
## Dolly Parton has died
The country music legend passed away last month. The Country Music Association is now planning a tribute.
## Two-hour tribute special announced
The CMA will air "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton" on Oct. 21. It will stream on ABC and Disney+.
## Available on Hulu next day
The special will be available for streaming on Hulu the day after it airs.
## A joyful, emotional celebration
The evening will honor Parton as an artist, songwriter, entertainer, humanitarian and entrepreneur.
## From Tennessee to the world
The special will trace her journey from East Tennessee to becoming one of America's most beloved entertainers and philanthropists.

> whose music and generosity carried her from the mountains of East Tennessee into the hearts of generations around the world
## Key takeaway

The CMA will honor Dolly Parton with a two-hour tribute special airing October 21 on ABC and Disney+.