Americana Honors & Awards Ceremony Honors Dolly Parton Posthumously

The late Dolly Parton was honored posthumously with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards. A prerecorded video message from Parton was released, in which she discussed her love for roots music and its impact on her career. The Americana Music Association recognized Parton for her enduring contributions as one of history's greatest songwriters and recording artists.