Stars including Sabrina Carpenter, Julia Roberts and Oprah gathered for a CMA tribute to Dolly Parton, who died in August, celebrating her as a 'great unifier' and cultural icon.
01Summary
- 01The CMA tribute to Dolly Parton aired live on Wednesday on ABC and Disney+, with Hulu streaming the next day.
- 02Oprah called Parton 'authentic all the time', praising her grace and tenacity in a pre-recorded video.
- 03Katy Perry performed and described Parton as the 'Great Unifier' who brought people together across backgrounds.
- 04Carol Burnett recalled Parton bringing her a home-cooked meal to her hotel room during a 1979 special.
- 05More than 20 performers took part, including Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood.
02Why it matters
Dolly Parton's influence spanned music, film and philanthropy, making this tribute a reminder of her unifying legacy for readers who grew up with her work or admire her impact.
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