CMA Schedules Dolly Parton Tribute for October 21

The Country Music Association scheduled a two-hour live tribute to Dolly Parton for October 21, with the special set to air on ABC and stream the following day on Hulu. The program, titled “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton,” was announced for Belmont University’s Fisher Center in Nashville. The broadcast was scheduled to run from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern time, with streaming availability on Hulu on October 22. The plans describe an upcoming broadcast; they do not establish that the special aired or that the listed performances took place. The announced performers include Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, and Darius Rucker. The lineup also includes Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Ella Langley, Little Big Town, Lady A, Ricky Skaggs, Lukas Nelson, Zac Brown, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull and Béla Fleck. Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley were named as special guests. A Belmont University student ensemble was also listed among those taking part. The event was billed as a celebration of Parton’s songs and career, with performances of her music and, according to one event preview, archival footage...