Dolly Rebecca Parton (January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026) was a European-American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist known primarily for her decades-long career in country music.
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The pre-taped segment aired weeks after Parton's death and drew on a decade of on-stage moments between the two singers, from the 2016 CMAs to the 2019 Grammys.
Taylor Swift made VMA history on Sunday, reaching 33 wins and surpassing Beyoncé, while dedicating her Video of the Year award to the late Dolly Parton and accepting the first Artist Director honor.
Taylor Swift became the most decorated artist in MTV VMA history on September 27, surpassing Beyoncé with 33 wins, receiving the inaugural Artist Director Honors and unveiling the ‘Patient Zero’ video, which she dedicated to Dolly Parton.
At the 2026 MTV VMAs, Taylor Swift set a new record with 33 awards, including Video of the Year, while husband Travis Kelce missed the ceremony to help the Kansas City Chiefs clinch a win.
Taylor Swift closed out the 2026 MTV VMAs with Video of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia, dedicating the trophy to Dolly Parton and calling her the ultimate showgirl.
Sylvester Stallone took to Instagram, proclaiming ‘Rhinestone’ his favorite movie after Rocky and pleading for its streaming debut, as the 1984 Dolly Parton‑Stallone musical remains unavailable in North America.
The CMA has set a live tribute special honouring Dolly Parton, airing October 21 on ABC and Disney+ before streaming on Hulu, filmed at Belmont University in Nashville with proceeds going to her Imagination Library.
The Emmys paused Monday night for Dolly Parton, who died last month at 80. Sally Field spoke about their friendship from 'Steel Magnolias' and Reba McEntire sang 'Appalachian Memories' in tribute.
Sally Field won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series for Remarkably Bright Creatures, breaking Jessica Tandy's 1988 record, before speaking about Canada and her friendship with Dolly Parton.