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Dolly Parton to Receive the Poet’s Award at 19th Annual ACM Honors
Dolly Parton will receive the ACM Poet's Award at the 19th Annual ACM Honors, recognising her decades-long influence as one of country music's most acclaimed songwriters. The Academy of Country Music praised her body of work, including songs such as "9 to 5" and "Jolene", for combining honesty and storytelling in ways that have shaped the genre and reached audiences well beyond it.
Parton, a 13-time ACM Award winner and three-time show host, will accept the honour via a video message played during the ceremony, which takes place on 19 August at The Pinnacle in Nashville. She joins a lineup of other honourees including Eric Church, The Carter Family, Kacey Musgraves and Bill Anderson, with performances from artists such as Dierks Bentley, Trisha Yearwood, Margo Price and Megan Moroney; Carly Pearce and Parker McCollum will host the event, which is already open for ticket sales.
In short
- Dolly Parton to receive ACM Poet's Award for her songwriting legacy.
- Award presented via video at ACM Honors, 19 August, Nashville.
- Event also honours Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves and others.
Explained simply
The Academy of Country Music Honors is an annual ceremony that recognises outstanding contributions to country music. The Poet's Award is one of its most prestigious honours, celebrating songwriting excellence and artistic influence within the genre.
Dolly Parton is one of country music's most successful and influential figures, with a career spanning several decades. She is known for writing and recording songs that have achieved both critical acclaim and mainstream popularity, making her work recognisable far beyond traditional country music audiences.
This award recognises Parton's lasting impact as a songwriter, acknowledging how her approach to storytelling and emotional honesty in songwriting has shaped the direction of country music. Her influence extends beyond the charts and into the cultural landscape, establishing her as a significant creative force whose work continues to be celebrated and emulated by other artists.
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