The special, announced following Parton’s death on August 25 at age 80, will be filmed live at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University in Nashville. Organizers say the program will combine musical performances, archival footage, and personal stories covering her career as a singer, songwriter, entertainer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

Robert Deaton will serve as executive producer. Details about participating performers and ticket availability are expected to be announced later.

The event will also support Parton’s charitable legacy. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the book-gifting program she founded to provide free books to children.

Billboard’s latest chart update shows the song rising three spots to No. 10 on the ranking dated September 19. The track earned 7.5 million official U.S. streams during the tracking week, up 19% from the previous period.

Take Me Back (Leave Me There) appears on Johnson’s 16-track album Banks of the Trinity. The song has also picked up attention on TikTok, where performance clips and relationship-themed videos have helped introduce it to a wider audience.

The new chart position gives Johnson his sixth top 10 on Hot Country Songs. The milestone arrives during a busy period for the country singer, who has also received four CMA Awards nominations.

Elsewhere on the chart, Kane Brown and Shania Twain debut at No. 36 with Boots, while Mumford & Sons and Chris Stapleton enter at No. 45 with Here.

During a recent radio interview, the country star said he would be willing to walk away from music entirely if he believed God was calling him toward a different purpose. He even mentioned the possibility of working at a homeless shelter in Paducah, Kentucky.

The comments came as Jelly Roll reflected on a period of major professional success. He has earned Grammy recognition, collected honors from the ACM and CMA Awards, and become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

He also said he plans to spend more time away from touring and the daily pressure of the music business. His focus includes therapy, sobriety, faith, and creating space to think carefully about what comes next.

Jelly Roll recently made a surprise Grand Ole Opry appearance, joining Carly Pearce for a performance honoring Dolly Parton.

The tribute continued when Reba McEntire took the stage to perform Appalachian Memories, a song Parton originally released in 1983. The performance placed Parton’s country music roots at the center of a moment celebrating her broader impact on American entertainment.

Parton’s career has stretched across music, television and film for more than six decades. Along the way, she has become known for songs including Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, while also building a substantial acting career.

The Emmy Awards tribute recognized that wide-ranging legacy, with Field representing Parton’s film connections and McEntire highlighting the country music tradition that has remained central to her work.

Billboard announced that Dandelion moved up two spots on the Sept. 19, 2026-dated chart after earning 67,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the week ending Sept. 10. The return gives the album its third nonconsecutive week at No. 1.

Dandelion first opened at the top of the chart in April 2026 and remained there for its first two weeks. Since then, the project has continued to hold a strong position, staying inside the top five throughout its run.

The latest chart also features a mix of established and newer releases from artists including ADÉLA, Olivia Rodrigo, Morgan Wallen, Noah Kahan, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Drake and Olivia Dean.

Langley’s return to No. 1 adds another notable chart milestone to the album’s steady performance this year.

The announcement highlighted Duckworth’s years in music alongside his siblings, Wendy Williams and Greg Duckworth. Together, the trio built a following in country music during the 2010s and earned recognition as an independent act.

Taylor Made performed with several established country artists over the years, including Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, and Charlie Daniels. The group also found chart success with the song Things You Don’t Grow Out Of, which reached No. 36 on the Indicator chart in 2012.

Outside of music, Duckworth worked as a dump truck driver and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He is survived by his wife, six children, four grandchildren, several siblings, and his pets.

The 6-0 board vote follows a proposal backed by Tennessee leaders and growing public support after Parton’s death on August 25 at age 80. Officials have stressed that the airport’s final name has not yet been decided, and additional planning will be needed before the change becomes official.

Parton spent more than six decades building a career closely tied to Tennessee and Nashville. Beyond country music, she became widely known for charitable projects including her Imagination Library, which provides books to children.

The airport is expected to keep its familiar BNA code. Officials will continue working with the appropriate parties to determine how Parton’s name and legacy will be incorporated into the airport’s identity.

In a statement about the cancellations, the group said the affected concerts were scheduled between September 11 and October 3. Stops on the canceled portion of the tour included Nashville, Austin, Las Vegas and San Francisco. Fans who purchased tickets for those dates are expected to receive full refunds through their original point of purchase.

The band also expressed hope that it will be able to return to the affected cities at a later date. No replacement dates have been announced.

The Arcadia Tour supported the group’s latest studio album, Arcadia, which marked Alison Krauss & Union Station’s first new album together in nearly 14 years. The project brought the Grammy-winning bluegrass and country group back together for a new round of recordings and live performances.

The nomination was confirmed as part of this year’s CMA Awards lineup and marks Swift’s first recognition from the organization in four years. The song, featured on the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, has also brought her back into the country music conversation after reaching No. 1 on the country radio chart.

Swift’s connection to country music goes back to the beginning of her career, before she expanded into pop and other styles. Her latest nomination reflects that history while recognizing one of her newest releases.

She also indicated that she plans to attend the 2026 CMA Awards, scheduled for November 18. The ceremony will bring together artists from across country music to celebrate the year’s major releases and performances.

The figures compiled for the ranking also highlight the strength of BTS, whose stadium performances have generated major grosses in several cities. At Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, BTS earned $49.5 million from four 2026 concerts attended by roughly 246,000 fans.

Beyoncé posted some of the largest totals on the list. Her five 2025 shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles grossed $55.7 million and drew about 217,000 attendees. George Strait, meanwhile, remains a major force in country music stadium touring, leading the results at venues including AT&T Stadium and Arrowhead Stadium.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is largely absent because show-by-show data from the tour was not submitted for inclusion, despite its record-setting worldwide success.