Kacey Musgraves pays tribute to Dolly Parton at VMAs 2026 with pink sequins, feathers and huge hair
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Key Points:
- At the 2026 VMAs, Kacey Musgraves delivered an emotional tribute to the late Dolly Parton by performing “I Will Always Love You,” honoring Parton's legacy and influence.
- Musgraves' performance included a clip of Parton singing the song on “The Dolly Parton Show,” and she wore a hot pink sequined gown with feathered cuffs inspired by Parton's iconic style.
- Musgraves has long cited Dolly Parton as a major musical influence and previously participated in tributes to her at the 2016 CMA Awards and 2019 Grammys.
- Following Parton's death on August 25 at age 80, Musgraves publicly mourned the loss, calling Parton the “ultimate songwriter” and expressing deep sadness on social media.
- This VMAs appearance marked Musgraves’ first performance at the event in five years, where she is also nominated for Best Country for her song “Dry Spell.”
