# Kacey Musgraves Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton at VMAs

> Kacey Musgraves honors Dolly Parton with a sparkling VMA tribute.
- Title: Kacey Musgraves Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton at VMAs
- Summary: Kacey Musgraves honors Dolly Parton with a sparkling VMA tribute. Kacey Musgraves performed a tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 VMAs after her death.
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- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a73893643/kacey-musgraves-dolly-parton-tribute-vmas
- Author: Samantha Olson
- Published: 2026-09-28T00:32:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kacey musgraves, dolly parton, vmas, 2026, tribute, grampy
## Kacey Musgraves Tribute
Kacey Musgraves performed a sparkling tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 VMAs wearing a hot-pink feathered gown.
## Dolly Parton's Legacy
Kacey previously honored Dolly at the 2019 Grammys with Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, and Maren Morris.
## Kacey's Tribute Words
Kacey praised Dolly's impact on her life, calling her 'fearless' and 'very kind' with 'no apologies for who she is.'
## Dolly's Passing
Dolly Parton died on August 25 after a quiet battle with cancer, confirmed by her nephew Bryan Seaver.
## Kacey's Social Media Reaction
Kacey shared a selfie with Dolly on Instagram and wrote, 'Dolly. 💔 This really really hurts.'

> Dolly. 💔 This really really hurts
## Dolly's Legacy Continues
Dolly's music and presence remain a part of fans' lives, as Kacey noted the world feels 'less sparkly' without her.
## Key takeaway

Kacey Musgraves performed a tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 VMAs after her death.