Kacey Musgraves pays tribute to Dolly Parton with emotional performance at VMAs 2026

The 2026 MTV VMAs returned to Los Angeles at the Peacock Theater. Kacey Musgraves delivered an emotional tribute to the late Dolly Parton, performing I Will Always Love You while wearing a fuchsia crystal gown with pink sequins and feathers. Additionally, LISA performed a high-octane SaWaDiKa set paying tribute to Thailand after winning the night's first award. Other major highlights included Madonna's first appearance in over 20 years and a record-breaking night for Taylor Swift during the event.