How to Stream the Cma’s Dolly Parton Tribute Special Live for Free
WHO:
Variety - Sabrina Carpenter, Julia Roberts, and Oprah paid tribute to Dolly Parton during the Country Music Association’s celebration.
Rolling Stone Music - Ella Langley performed a version of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.”
NY Post - Dolly Parton is the subject of the Country Music Association’s tribute special.
NY Post - Parton’s close friend Reba McEntire will be among the performers paying tribute.
Variety - Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, and Kelsea Ballerini are among the country music performers taking part.
Variety - The special honors Dolly Parton, described by the article as a late singer.
WHAT:
Variety - Oprah appeared in a prerecorded video at the beginning of the broadcast and said, “We’re both Tennessee girls, and she represented” before the article excerpt cuts off.
Billboard - The ABC special includes performances, memories, and tributes from country stars across generations.
Rolling Stone Music - Langley’s rendition of “Jolene” was described as a “fiery” performance.
NY Post - The Country Music Association is presenting a television tribute special for Dolly Parton.
Variety - The special is titled “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton.”
Variety - The program is a two-hour celebration of Parton’s life and legacy.
WHEN:
Variety - The special is scheduled to air Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 9; the article excerpt does not specify the time zone or whether the time is a.m. or p.m.
WHY:
Variety - The special is being held to honor Dolly Parton and celebrate her life and legacy.
HOW:
NY Post - The tribute special was available to watch live for free.
(UPDATED October 22, 2026 05:04 UTC)
The Country Music Association has presented a two-hour television celebration of Dolly Parton’s life and legacy, titled “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton.” The special brought together performers and tributes from country stars across generations. Parton’s close friend Reba McEntire joined Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini and other country performers taking part. Sabrina Carpenter, Julia Roberts and Oprah also paid tribute. Oprah appeared in a prerecorded video at the start of the broadcast, saying, “We’re both Tennessee girls, and she represented.” Ella Langley delivered what was described as a fiery version of Parton’s “Jolene.” The program included performances, memories and tributes, and viewers could watch it live for free.
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(UPDATED October 22, 2026 03:09 UTC)
The Country Music Association is presenting a two-hour television celebration of Dolly Parton’s life and legacy, bringing together performers and memories from across generations of country music. Titled “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton,” the ABC special features Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, and Kelsea Ballerini among its performers. McEntire, one of Parton’s close friends, is joining the tribute. The program honors Parton, who is described as a late singer, with country stars sharing performances and tributes. Ella Langley has also performed a version of Parton’s “Jolene,” delivering what was described as a fiery rendition. The special was scheduled to air Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 9, though the time zone and whether that means morning or evening were not specified. The tribute was also available to watch live for free.
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(UPDATED October 21, 2026 21:25 UTC)
The Country Music Association is presenting a two-hour television special celebrating Dolly Parton’s life and legacy. Titled “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton,” the program brings together country music performers to honor the singer. Reba McEntire, one of Parton’s close friends, is among those taking part. Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, and Kelsea Ballerini are also among the performers. The special focuses on Parton’s impact and the legacy she leaves behind. It is scheduled to air Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 9, though the time zone and whether that means morning or evening have not been specified. The program is a tribute to Parton, who is described as a late singer. Through performances from fellow country artists, the CMA is celebrating her life and music.