Dolly Parton tribute 2026: How to watch tonight for free

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October 21, 2026

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Dolly Parton tribute 2026: How to watch tonight for free

Music’s biggest stars will gather tonight to pay tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton, who passed away on Aug. 25.

Here’s everything fans need to know about ‘I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton,’ including how to watch the special for free:

How can I watch tonight’s tribute for free without cable?

Tonight’s tribute will air at 9 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming available through Fubo, DirecTV Stream and Disney+. New customers can take advantage of free trials and first-month discounts through Fubo and DirecTV Stream, while Disney+ offers a vast library of TV shows and movies for subscribers.

Stream next day on Hulu

Dolly Parton fans who are unable to watch the tribute live can stream it the next day on Hulu. Plans start at $12.99 as part of a bundle with Disney+.

Who is performing?

Country music’s biggest stars will gather tonight to pay tribute to ‘The Queen of Country’ herself. These artists include:

  • Ashley McBryde
  • Béla Fleck
  • Belmont Singers
  • Brad Paisley
  • Carly Pearce
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Darius Rucker
  • Ella Langley
  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Kristin Chenoweth
  • Lady A
  • Lainey Wilson
  • Little Big Town
  • Lukas Nelson
  • Molly Tuttle
  • Reba McEntire
  • Ricky Skaggs
  • Sierra Hull
  • Vince Gill
  • Zac Brown

Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley will also make special appearances.

Where is this tribute taking place?

Tonight’s tribute will take place at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts atBelmont University in Nashville.

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