Dolly Parton posthumously honored with Americana Lifetime Achievement Award in Nashville

Dolly Parton, the iconic country singer, passed away on August 25, 2026, at 80 after battling cancer. A video message was released posthumously, where she accepted the Americana Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association. The award ceremony took place on September 16, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, where attendees were moved by her heartfelt message and tribute performances.