Dolly Parton Gets Emotional Emmys Tribute as Reba Sings ‘Appalachian Memories’ and Sally Field Declares: ‘God Bless You, My Friend’

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The 2026 Emmy Awards featured an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25 following a battle with cancer. Sally Field, Parton's co-star from the 1989 film Steel Magnolias, introduced the segment. Reba McEntire performed Appalachian Memories, a country song written and recorded by Parton for her 1983 studio album Burlap Satin. The event honored the legacy of the artist, who previously won an Emmy Award in 2021 for her contributions.
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