# Dolly Parton Tribute Special: How to Watch CMA’s Celebration Live

> Reba McEntire and others honor Dolly Parton in CMA’s two-hour tribute special.
- Title: Dolly Parton Tribute Special: How to Watch CMA’s Celebration…
- Summary: Reba McEntire and others honor Dolly Parton in CMA’s two-hour tribute special. Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson and Kelsea Ballerini will watch…
- Keywords: dolly parton, cma, reba mcentire, carrie underwood, lainey wilson, kelsea ballerini, abc, disneyplus, country music association, tribute special, october 21, 9 p.m. et
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/how-to-watch-dolly-parton-tribute-special-cmas-live-online-1236916763
- Author: Anna Tingley
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dolly parton, cma, reba mcentire, carrie underwood, lainey wilson, kelsea ballerini, abc, disneyplus, country music association, tribute special, october 21, 9 p.m. et
## Dolly Parton Tribute Special
Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson and Kelsea Ballerini are among country music heavyweights honoring Dolly Parton.
## CMA Tribute Airs Oct 21
The Country Music Association’s two-hour special airs Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
## Dolly Parton’s Legacy Celebrated
The tribute honors Dolly Parton’s life and legacy nearly two months after her death on Aug. 25 at age 80.
## Key takeaway

Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson and Kelsea Ballerini will watch a two-hour CMA tribute to Dolly Parton live on ABC and Disney+ on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. ET.