# Dolly Parton Posthumously Accepts Americana Award

> Dolly Parton accepts Americana Lifetime Achievement Award in video recorded before her death
- Title: Dolly Parton Posthumously Accepts Americana Award · Variety
- Summary: Dolly Parton accepts Americana Lifetime Achievement Award in video recorded before her death Dolly Parton received posthumous Americana Lifetime Achievement…
- Keywords: dolly parton, americana music association, lifetime achievement award, coats of many colors, brandi carlile, emmylou harris, imagination library, dollywood, tennessee, country music, covid vaccine, singer songwriter
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/news/dolly-parton-posthumous-video-accepts-award-americana-1236865359
- Author: Chris Willman
- Published: 2026-09-17T12:10:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dolly parton, americana music association, lifetime achievement award, coats of many colors, brandi carlile, emmylou harris, imagination library, dollywood, tennessee, country music, covid vaccine, singer songwriter
## Posthumous Award Surprise
Dolly Parton accepted Americana Lifetime Achievement Award in video recorded before her death
## Video Release Details
Video filmed during summer, showing Parton relaxed and lively at age 80
## Emmylou Harris Introduction
Emmylou Harris introduced Parton, highlighting her legacy and impact
## Brandi Carlile Tribute
Brandi Carlile performed Parton's 'Coat of Many Colors' with I'm With Her
## Parton's Acceptance Speech
Parton thanked AMA, called her career a musical renaissance, and said she will always love fans

> Well, hey, it’s Dolly, and I am so honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association. I mean, roots music, or what is now called Americana music, is what I grew up playing back in the Smoky Mountains. It’s that same music that drew me back to East Tennessee back in 1997 to write and record my album ‘Hungry Again.’
## Dolly's Legacy
Dolly opened Dollywood, created Imagination Library with 300 million books, and funded COVID vaccine research
## Tribute Performances
Tom Petty and Heartbreakers reunited for 50th anniversary tribute
## Emotional Ceremony
Ceremony featured emotional tributes to Dolly Parton and Tom Petty
## Key takeaway

Dolly Parton received posthumous Americana Lifetime Achievement Award in video recorded before her death