Though she is known as a country music icon, Dolly Parton was a central presence at the 2026 Americana Awards and Honors Wednesday at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Parton, who died on Aug. 25, received the Lifetime Achievement Award via a pre-taped video message, and there were few dry eyes in the house as Parton’s face filled the screen after a heartfelt introduction from Emmylou Harris. I’m honored to be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association,” began the beloved icon in the video.
And that project really opened the door to a series of bluegrass and acoustic albums that changed the course of my career in so many ways.” Parton continued, “Now, new fans discovered these albums, new Americana music communities embraced them, and now looking back at it all, I see this era of my career as a musical renaissance of sorts. I want to thank everyone at the AMA for recognizing me with this award.” “It’s a great honor truly, and just know that I will always love you,” Parton said, ending her message as the crowd burst into cheers. Trending Stories Roger Waters Blasts ‘Little Prick’ Ed Sheeran Over Macklemore Dismissal Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Onstage ‘Free Palestine’ Statements Robert Kraft Responds to Macklemore's Invite to Match $1 Million to Palestinian Support Groups ‘With Gaza, I Couldn’t Not Speak Out’: Ms.
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