Dolly Parton’s Star-Studded Tribute Airs Tonight: How to Watch the CMA Special Online for Free

A two-hour tribute to Dolly Parton is scheduled to air on ABC and Disney+ at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, 21 October. The special brings together country musicians and other performers to celebrate Parton’s life and six-decade career through music, archive footage and personal stories.

The line-up includes Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Brad Paisley and Vince Gill, alongside Kristen Bell and bluegrass musicians Béla Fleck, Molly Tuttle and Sierra Hull. Viewers without cable can stream ABC through services including DirecTV and Fubo, which offer five-day trials to eligible new subscribers; ABC availability varies by location. The programme is due to become available on demand through Hulu and Disney+ on 22 October.