# Dolly Parton Special Features Country Stars

> Country music stars honor Dolly Parton with live special on ABC and Disney+.
- Title: Dolly Parton Special Features Country Stars · ABC7 New York
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/dolly-parton-special-will-feature-country-musics-top-stars/19910783
- Published: 2026-10-05T18:51:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dolly parton, country music, cma, abc, disney+, hulu, belmont university, imagination library, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Dolly Parton's country music legacy is celebrated in a live CMA special featuring top artists on ABC and Disney+.