Dolly Parton Posthumously Accepts Award in Video Recorded Before Her Death
The prerecorded message accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award and reflected on her roots in American roots music, drawing a standing ovation from the packed audience.
- On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, country music icon Dolly Parton made a surprise posthumous appearance at the Americana Awards and Honors at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, accepting the Americana Lifetime Achievement Award via a pre-taped video message.
- Parton recorded the message before her death on August 25, 2026, at age 80 following a "brief battle with cancer." The Americana Music Association had announced the honor earlier, providing time to record the acceptance.
- Paying tribute to her late friend, Emmylou Harris described Parton as "a tiny, extraordinary woman" who made the world a "better, brighter and kinder place." Brandi Carlile performed a moving version of "Coat of Many Colors."
- In the video, Parton reflected on roots music drawing her back to East Tennessee to record "Hungry Again," describing that era as "a musical renaissance of sorts" that changed her career.
- Attendees gave the video a huge ovation, with many wiping tears away. The country legend concluded her message by thanking the AMA and telling fans, "And just know that I will always love you.
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The late Dolly Parton is sharing a new video message, which was recorded before she died in August. The Americana Music Association released Parton's video Wednesday, which was submitted as part of her acceptance of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Honors & [...]
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Dolly Parton honored posthumously, shares prerecorded video message
Singer Dolly Parton performs, January 24, 2014 in Rancho Mirage, Calif. (Valerie Macon/Getty Images) The late Dolly Parton is sharing a new video message, which was recorded before she died in August. The Americana Music Association released Parton’s video Wednesday, which was submitted as part of her acceptance of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards. “Roots music, or what is now called Americana music, is what I…
Dolly Parton was honored with an award at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards, where a touching thank you message she recorded before she died was shown. In a climate of deep emotion, the legendary country singer, who passed away on August 25 at the age of 80 after a battle with cancer, was honored with the prestigious Americana Lifetime Achievement Award. Dolly Parton describes the music that adored In her videotaped message, she expressed her g…
DOLLY Parton has been posthumously honored for her lifetime achievement at the Americana Honors & Awards.
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