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Taylor Swift Out of Dolly Parton CMA Honor
11 Nov
Summary
- Taylor Swift will not perform at the CMA Awards tribute to Dolly Parton.
- Dolly Parton passed away at age 80 earlier this year in August.
- Swift previously dedicated an MTV award to Parton, praising her influence.
As the 2026 Country Music Association Awards approach on November 18, it has been confirmed that Taylor Swift will not be performing in the planned tribute to Dolly Parton. The "Jolene" singer passed away at the age of 80 in August following a battle with cancer.
While Swift will not be on stage, several other artists are slated to perform in honor of Parton. These include Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Luke Combs, and Megan Moroney. The ceremony is set to take place at the Bridgestone Arena.
This news comes despite Swift's profound admiration for Parton. In September, Swift dedicated her Video of the Year win at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards to the country icon, highlighting Parton's vivid storytelling and enduring grace.
Swift has often spoken of Parton's significant impact. Following Parton's death in August, Swift released a statement expressing deep gratitude for Parton's music, her role as a positive influence, and her contributions to literature for children. Swift referred to Parton as "the ultimate showgirl" and "truly the gift that kept on giving."
