# Vince Gill Helps Nashville Say Goodbye to the Queen of Country Music During ‘A Celebration of Dolly Parton’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/vince-gill-helps-nashville-say-goodbye-to-the-queen-of-country-music-during-a-celebration-of-dolly-parton/
- Published: 2026-10-22T02:02:43+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/vince-gill-helps-nashville-say-goodbye-to-the-queen-of-country-music-during-a-celebration-of-dolly-parton/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Vince Gill performed “A Few Old Memories” at a Nashville tribute to Dolly Parton.
- Nearly two dozen performers took part in the two-hour CMA special.
- Gill recalled singing “I Will Always Love You” with Parton at the CMA Awards.

## Summary

Vince Gill honoured Dolly Parton at a Nashville tribute concert, performing “A Few Old Memories” as country stars gathered to celebrate her life and music. The event, titled “I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton”, brought together performers and personal tributes to a singer whose influence spans generations.

The Country Music Association organised the two-hour special with Disney and ABC, fitting nearly two dozen performers into the programme. Gill had previously sung with Parton at the CMA Awards and described her as widely loved, recalling their performance of “I Will Always Love You” as one of the most beautiful sounds he had heard.

## Coverage

- [American Songwriter: Vince Gill Helps Nashville Say Goodbye to the Queen of Country Music During ‘A Celebration of Dolly Parton’](https://americansongwriter.com/vince-gill-helps-nashville-say-goodbye-to-the-queen-of-country-music-during-a-celebration-of-dolly-parton/)
- [American Songwriter: Kelsea Ballerini Makes a Beloved Pop Country Classic Her Own at Dolly Parton CMA Tribute](https://americansongwriter.com/kelsea-ballerini-makes-a-beloved-pop-country-classic-her-own-at-dolly-parton-cma-tribute/)
- [American Songwriter: Ella Langley Wows Crowd During Dolly Parton Tribute With Performance of “Jolene”](https://americansongwriter.com/ella-langley-wows-crowd-during-dolly-parton-tribute-with-performance-of-jolene/)

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