CMA Hosts Live Dolly Parton Tribute on ABC, With Ella Langley Performing 'Jolene'
Photo: VarietyThe Country Music Association is staging a two-hour live tribute to Dolly Parton, 'CMA Presents I Will Always Love You,' airing Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on ABC. The event is set at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, Tennessee. Confirmed performers include Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson, with Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley as special guests. Ella Langley performed a smoldering version of 'Jolene,' the 1974 hit Parton wrote. The show also streams on DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV, and on Disney+.
Right-leaning Page Six leads with the red carpet, highlighting Reba McEntire, Katy Perry, Kelsea Ballerini and Carrie Underwood at the Nashville event. Alternative outlet The Hollywood Reporter is a viewing guide, focusing on broadcast times, streaming options and the lineup of performers. Left-leaning Rolling Stone centers on Langley's performance of 'Jolene,' tying it to her own chart success and Parton's songwriting. All three agree on the Oct. 21 ABC broadcast and Parton as the honoree.
How the sides differ Right sources spotlight the red carpet and star guests; left sources highlight Langley's 'Jolene' performance; alternative sources focus on how to watch.
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Rolling Stone centers on Ella Langley's smoldering take on 'Jolene,' linking it to her own chart record and Parton's songwriting.
The Hollywood Reporter works as a practical guide, detailing the ABC broadcast time, streaming services and confirmed performers.
Page Six leads with the red carpet, naming attendees such as Reba McEntire, Katy Perry and Kelsea Ballerini at the Nashville event.