CMA announces 20 performers for Dolly Parton tribute

The Country Music Association has announced 20 performers for “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton,” a two-hour tribute scheduled to air live October 21 on ABC and Disney. The special is set to be broadcast from Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville and will be available to stream on Hulu the following day, according to the CMA’s announcement. The announced performers include Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Ella Langley, Brad Paisley, Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill, Molly Tuttle, Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBryde, Béla Fleck, Kristin Chenoweth, Kristen Bell, Lady A, Ricky Skaggs, Sierra Hull, Little Big Town, Lukas Nelson, Darius Rucker and Zac Brown. Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley are listed as special guests, rather than performers. A Belmont student ensemble is also slated to perform. The program is scheduled for 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern time on October 21. Additional surprise guests or tributes are expected, but have not been identified in the announcement. The final broadcast lineup and whether the planned appearances take place remain to be seen.