Country music is coming together to celebrate one of its biggest icons, Dolly Parton.
CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton airs Wednesday, October 21, bringing together some of the biggest names in country music and entertainment to honor the legendary artist and her incredible career.
Good Morning America initially revealed the lineup which includes Ashley McBryde, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Ella Langley, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Zac Brown, Lady A, Little Big Town, and many more. Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley will join as special guests, with additional surprise tributes from friends across the entertainment world.
A Belmont University student ensemble will also take part in this incredible tribute special, highlighting the school’s Dolly U programming, which gives students the opportunity to learn from Dolly’s career, artistry and entrepreneurial legacy.
The two-hour special airs Wednesday, October 21, from 9–11 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with the special available on Hulu the following day. Filmed in front of a live audience at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, the celebration will honor Dolly’s lasting impact on music and entertainment.
Proceeds from the special will support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the beloved program that provides millions of children with a free book every month and encourages a lifelong love of reading. Disney is also supporting the organization’s mission to inspire children to imagine what’s possible. Learn more or donate to Dolly’s Imagination Library at imaginationlibrary.com.