Time, channel and streaming
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A live tribute special titled "CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton" will air on ABC and Disney+ on October 21 from 9 to 11 p.m. ET, honoring the late country music icon Dolly Parton nearly two months after her death at age 80.
- The two-hour special features a star-studded lineup of performers including Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Ashley McBryde, and many others, along with surprise tributes and archival footage celebrating Parton's life and legacy.
- Fans can watch the tribute live on ABC and Disney+, with the special available for streaming the following day on Disney+ and Hulu.
- The event will also include appearances by special guests Amy Grant, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and a Belmont University student ensemble, highlighting Parton's impact across generations.
- Additional content related to Dolly Parton's career, including her iconic movies and greatest hits, remains available for streaming and purchase on various platforms such as Prime Video and Paramount+.
