# Dolly Parton honored at CMA tribute as 'Great Unifier' by stars

Sabrina Carpenter, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey and others paid tribute to Dolly Parton at a CMA event, celebrating her as a unifying figure in country music and beyond. The tribute highlighted Parton’s wide cultural influence and cross-generational appeal.

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### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/cmas-celebration-of-dolly-parton-1236919337/) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:41:08 +0000