# Kacey Musgraves Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton at VMAs

> Kacey Musgraves performs Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' at 2026 VMAs.
- Title: Kacey Musgraves Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton at VMAs
- Summary: Kacey Musgraves performs Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' at 2026 VMAs. Kacey Musgraves performed Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' at the 2026…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-country/kacey-musgraves-dolly-parton-vmas-tribute-1235630548
- Author: Marissa R. Moss,Brian Hiatt
- Published: 2026-09-28T00:42:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kacey musgraves, dolly parton, mtv vmas, i will always love you, 2026, country music, vmas tribute
## VMAs Tribute Begins
Kacey Musgraves harmonized with Dolly Parton in a video clip of Parton singing 'I Will Always Love You' at the 2026 MTV VMAs.

> I Will Always Love You
## Musgraves' Solo Performance
Musgraves performed Parton's song solo on piano and voice at the 2026 VMAs, wearing a glittery Parton-worthy gown.
## Musgraves' Tour Details
Musgraves pre-taped her performance for the Middle of Nowhere tour at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena the night of the VMAs.
## Country Music at VMAs
Country acts are rare at the VMAs, which added a country category in 2025, with Musgraves up for 'Dry Spell' this year.
## Musgraves' Past VMAs
Musgraves performed 'Star-Crossed' at the 2021 VMAs and took home the Moon Person trophy last year with Megan Moroney.

> Star-Crossed
## Dolly Parton's Legacy
Parton led a music-video career with classics like '9 to 5,' featuring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.

> 9 to 5
## Key takeaway

Kacey Musgraves performed Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' at the 2026 MTV VMAs as a tribute.