Five Surprise Guests Join Dolly Parton’s Special CMA Tribute

Country music fans are in for an unforgettable evening as the Country Music Association prepares to honor the legendary Dolly Parton with a star-studded television special celebrating her extraordinary legacy.

Titled CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, the two-hour event brings together some of the biggest names in music and entertainment for a heartfelt tribute filled with performances, personal memories and moments celebrating Dolly’s remarkable career.

Five Huge Names Added to the Lineup

Just hours before the show, five major stars were announced as special guests: U2 frontman Bono, comedy legend Carol Burnett, Hollywood actresses Goldie Hawn and Julia Roberts, and media icon Oprah Winfrey.

They join an already impressive lineup featuring Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Kelsea Ballerini, Darius Rucker and many more.

 

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When and Where to Watch

The special airs Wednesday, October 21, from 9–11 p.m. Eastern Time on ABC and Disney+. Viewers can also stream it on Hulu the following day.

Full Lineup for ‘CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton’ (Photo credit: Country Music Association)

Filmed at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, the program celebrates Dolly’s influence as a singer, songwriter, entertainer and philanthropist.

The event also supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides free books to children and encourages a lifelong love of reading.

With legendary performers, surprise appearances and a celebration of a truly remarkable career, this tribute promises to be a memorable night for Dolly Parton fans everywhere.

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