Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton With 'I Will Always Love You' at VMAs
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Key Points:
- Kacey Musgraves honored the late Dolly Parton at the 2026 MTV VMAs with an emotional performance of "I Will Always Love You," showcasing her deep admiration for the country legend.
- Musgraves appeared in a pink sequined gown, delivering a powerful tribute that highlighted her connection to Dolly as a major influence on her career.
- Kacey has consistently praised Dolly's songwriting, fearlessness, and business acumen, and previously performed with her during the 2019 Grammys tribute.
- Just days after Dolly Parton's passing on August 25, Kacey paid tribute by performing "Here You Come Again" and dedicating her song "Rainbow" to the icon during a Boston concert.
- Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville.
