Emmy Awards Honor Dolly Parton in Emotional Tribute

Dolly Parton honored at 2026 Emmys with heartfelt tribute. Sally Field and Reba McEntire pay tribute to music legend who passed at 80.

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September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — The 2026 Emmy Awards paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton during an emotional in memoriam segment.

Parton, who passed away on August 25 at the age of 80, was celebrated for her legendary contributions to music and television. The tribute was led by Sally Field and Reba McEntire, both of whom shared personal reflections on her impact.

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Field, who worked with Parton on the film Steel Magnolias, called her a true angel on earth and expressed deep admiration for her talent and humanity. McEntire performed a heartfelt rendition of Parton’s song Appalachian Memories, closing the moment with a powerful declaration of love for the icon.

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