CMA Unveils 20 Performers for Dolly Parton Celebration Special

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Oct 5, 2026 9:21am PT

CMA’s ‘Celebration of Dolly Parton’ Special Slates 20 Performers, Including Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Molly Tuttle and Reba McEntire

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The lineup has been announced for “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton ,” a special set to air live on ABC and Disney+ Oct. 21, with a list of 20 performers that includes Ella Langley , Lainey Wilson , Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, Kristen Bell, Molly Tuttle and Carly Pearce.

Others booked to perform on the two-hour show include Kelsea Ballerini, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown, Ashley McBryde, Bela Fleck, Kristin Chenoweth, Lady A, Ricky Skaggs, Sierra Hull, Little Big Town, Lukas Nelson and Darius Rucker. Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley were also announced in the rollout, as non-performing guests.

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_Originally reported by [Variety Music](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/cma-dolly-parton-celebration-abc-special-ella-langley-1236899168/)._