Dolly Parton Fans Emotional as Kacey Musgraves Honors Icon at VMAs

Kacey Musgraves delivers heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton at 2026 VMAs, moving fans with 'I Will Always Love You.'

September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, United States — Country music legend Dolly Parton left a lasting impression on fans during a touching performance at the 2026 MTV VMAs, where singer Kacey Musgraves paid homage to the late Queen of Country with a heartfelt rendition of her iconic song ‘I Will Always Love You.’

The emotional moment took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, where Musgraves performed the track accompanied only by a piano. The tribute included archival footage of Parton introducing the 1974 hit, which she wrote and later became a global anthem after being covered by Whitney Houston.

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Fans expressed deep admiration for the performance, particularly highlighting Musgraves’ choice as a fitting tribute to Parton, who passed away in August at age 80. Comments flooded social media, with many calling the moment ‘beautiful,’ ‘heartfelt,’ and a ‘perfect choice.’ Musgraves has long cited Parton as a major influence, and the two have shared the stage before, including a 2019 duet at the MusiCares Person of the Year event.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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