# Dolly Parton to Be Honored With Special Tribute During Country Music’s Biggest Night

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/dolly-parton-to-be-honored-with-special-tribute-during-country-musics-biggest-night/
- Published: 2026-11-05T21:02:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T21:24:45+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/dolly-parton-to-be-honored-with-special-tribute-during-country-musics-biggest-night/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Dolly Parton will be honoured at the 60th CMA Awards.
- The ceremony is scheduled for 18 November in Nashville.
- Lainey Wilson returns as host for a third year.

## Summary

Dolly Parton is due to receive a tribute at the 60th Annual CMA Awards, following a separate celebration of her career by the Country Music Association last month. The planned tribute recognises her decades-long influence on country music and wider entertainment.

The ceremony is scheduled for 18 November at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, hosted by Lainey Wilson for a third consecutive year. Announced performers include Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw and others; Langley is nominated in several categories, including twice each for Song and Single of the Year. The awards are due to air on ABC and Disney+, with streaming on Hulu the next day.

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