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Spanning multiple genres and generations, music’s biggest names are coming together to honor the enduring legacy of the undisputed Queen of Country, Dolly Parton.
CMA’s two-hour tribute airs live on Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on ABC, available to stream live via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. It will also stream on Disney+, which doesn’t offer a free trial of its own, but is included in any of DirecTV’s Signature packages, which do offer said free trial.
At a Glance: How to Watch CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton
- Air date/time: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 9 p.m. PT/ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ (also included in DirecTV Signature packages’ five-day free trial); available to stream next day and on demand via Hulu/Disney+
I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton Special Guests, Performers
Confirmed performers include Ashley McBryde, Béla Fleck, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Ella Langley, Kelsea Ballerini, Kristen Bell, Kristin Chenoweth, Lady A, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Lukas Nelson, Molly Tuttle, Reba McEntire, Ricky Skaggs, Sierra Hull, Vince Gill and Zac Brown will perform. Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley are joining as special guests.
Where to Watch I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton Special: Air Date, Time
The Country Music Association’s two-hour TV tribute airs live on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on ABC (carried on live TV streamers like DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV) and will be simulcast on Disney+.
Where to Stream I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton Online
Since the special airs on ABC, it’s also available to watch live on any streaming service that carries said network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (also with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
The two-hour televised event will also be available to stream live on Disney+, and while the streamer doesn’t offer a free trial directly, viewers can get free access through any of DirecTV’s Signature packages, which include the Disney+ and Hulu bundle and offer a five-day free trial.
More on each live TV streaming option — and their new subscriber discounts — below.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $20.99 per month
Both ABC and Disney+ are included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to the special at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $20.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Five-day free trial; packages from $64.99 per month ($54.99 for first month)
ABC is available to stream with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $54.99 for the first month and $64.99 monthly thereafter.
Sling
Plans from per $19.99 per month
In select markets, ABC is included in Sling’s budget-friendly Select plan, from $19.99 per month; Sling’s Blue plan, from $45.99 per month; and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, from $60.99 per month. Visit Sling.com to check station availability.
Hulu + Live TV
Packages from $89.99 per month
Watch ABC with Hulu + Live TV. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.