Dolly Parton to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at the Americana Music Awards

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· August 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM

Dolly Parton to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at the Americana Music Awards

By Marissa R. Moss

Marissa R. Moss

View all posts by Marissa R. Moss August 6, 2026

NASHVILLE - JANUARY 30: DOLLY PARTON'S PET GALA, a variety special featuring musical performances and a one-of-a-kind runway, airs Wednesday, Feb. 21 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. (Photo by Jon Morgan/CBS via Getty Images)

Dolly Parton in January Jon Morgan/CBS/Getty Images

Dolly Parton is a country music and cultural icon, and on September 16th at the Ryman Auditorium, she will be honored for her influence on Americana, too. Parton will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards in Nashville and will accept via a virtual video message. Previous honorees include Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson and Bonnie Raitt. Parton will join Robert Plant, who was previously announced, as one of this year’s honorees.

Dolly Parton to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at the Americana Music Awards

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