Country music's biggest names are gathering to celebrate Dolly Parton, and fans can watch the tribute from home. CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton brings together Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and a wide-ranging lineup for a two-hour special honoring her music and extraordinary influence.
The celebration takes place at Belmont University's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville. Alongside musical performances, the program features archival footage and personal stories exploring Parton's career as a songwriter, entertainer, humanitarian and entrepreneur.
For viewers planning to tune in, here are the announced broadcast and streaming options:
The special airs on ABC in the United States on Wednesday, October 21, from 9-11 p.m. EDT / 8-10 p.m. CDT, with a simultaneous live stream on Disney+. Viewers who miss the live broadcast can stream it on Hulu beginning Thursday, October 22.
ABC has announced international Disney+ access as well. Viewers outside the United States should check their local Disney+ listing for availability; the live broadcast corresponds to noon-2 p.m. AEDT on Thursday, October 22, in Sydney.
The performer lineup spans country, bluegrass, Broadway and pop. Joining McEntire, Underwood and Paisley are Ashley McBryde, Béla Fleck, Carly Pearce, Darius Rucker, Ella Langley, Kelsea Ballerini, Kristen Bell, Kristin Chenoweth, Lady A, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Lukas Nelson, Molly Tuttle, Ricky Skaggs, Sierra Hull, Vince Gill and Zac Brown. Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley are special guests, with Belmont students also participating.
Several song selections have already been revealed. Langley is scheduled to perform "Jolene," Ballerini will sing "Here You Come Again," and Lady A will take on "Islands in the Stream," giving viewers a taste of the familiar favorites included in the celebration.
The event also connects the musical celebration with Parton's commitment to children's literacy. A portion of the proceeds will benefit her Imagination Library, the book-gifting initiative that helps families introduce young children to reading.
Fans who miss the live presentation have a next-day option through Hulu. For the broadcaster's announcement and additional program information, visit ABC's official viewing guide.
