Dolly Parton Tribute Set for 2026 MTV VMAs With Kacey Musgraves
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Country singer Kacey Musgraves is scheduled to lead a tribute performance honoring the late Dolly Parton at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. Musgraves, who shares a friendship with the late icon, will take the stage during the ceremony to perform in her honor.
In addition to the tribute, Musgraves is nominated at this year's awards in the best country category for her track "Dry Spell." Sunday's event will also mark Musgraves's return to the MTV Video Music Awards stage, representing her first live performance at the show in five years.
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The Hollywood Reporter (US)Focuses on the tribute details and the artist's current award nomination.
Rolling Stone (US)Emphasizes the milestone of her return to the VMA stage after five years.
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