Dolly Parton Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dolly Parton was posthumously honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Awards and Honors held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
- Parton's acceptance was delivered through a heartfelt pre-taped video message, where she reflected on her roots in Americana music and the impact of her 1997 album "Hungry Again."
- She described this period as a "musical renaissance" that introduced her to new fans and communities within the Americana genre.
- Following her tribute, Brandi Carlile and I’m With Her performed a rendition of Parton's iconic song "Coat of Many Colors," continuing to celebrate her legacy.
- Carlile has been honoring Parton throughout her Human tour, frequently performing several of Parton's classic songs.
