The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Dolly Parton‘s extraordinary life and country-music legacy with a special tribute show tonight on Saturday, August 29 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.
Several country performers will take the stage in Nashville, Tenn. on tonight, and fans who cannot attend in person will be able to follow the event from home.
We have everything you need to know about the start time, livestream, and performers.
What time is the Grand Ole Opry’s Dolly Parton tribute?
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Start time: 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee
The Opry describes the tribute as a dedication recognizing Dolly‘s life, legacy, and contributions to country music. Generally, most shows last approximately two hours with an intermission.
How to watch the Dolly Parton tribute at home
The Grand Ole Opry is offering an official livestream for the event!
Visit the Opry’s website here to access the live broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. The website also specifically links to the official Facebook, YouTube channel, and affiliates Circle Country and RFD-TV where it can be livestreamed.
How can you listen to the tribute?
Those interested can also listen to the tribute through the official WSM radio stream. The show can be heard through WSM-AM 650 in the Nashville area and online through WSM.
Who is performing at the Dolly Parton tribute?
- Carly Pearce
- Channing Wilson
- Belle Frantz
- Kathy Mattea
- Molly Tuttle
- Dan Tyminski
- T. Graham Brown
- The Opry Square Dancers
How will the Grand Ole Opry honor Dolly?
The entire performance is being dedicated to her memory. The Opry’s marquee will also honor her throughout Saturday evening.
A portion of the ticket sales will benefit Dolly Parton‘s Imagination Library, which is the literacy program that distributes free books to children. Dolly was also a longtime member Grand Ole Opry member and was inducted in 1969.
Dolly’s connection to the Grand Ole Opry
Dolly became an official member in 1969 and the institution was central to her country career and several of her professional relationships. She famously reunited with Porter Wagoner on the Opry stage during his 50th-anniversary celebration in 2007.
The “9 to 5” singer sadly passed away on August 25 at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Numerous artists have honored her through statements and live performances, such as Brad Paisley, who performed their duet at his first concert since her death.
The Grand Ole Opry’s tribute to Dolly begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET. Visit the Opry’s official website to watch the livestream and see any last-minute updates to the performers lineup.
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