Dolly Parton Honored Posthumously with Americana Lifetime Achievement

Dolly Parton recorded a posthumous acceptance speech for the Americana Music Honors & Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award before her death in August, praising Americana and bluegrass as central to her career and life, recounting her Hungry Again era in 1997 and a musical renaissance. She thanks the AMA, was introduced by Emmylou Harris, and Brandi Carlile performed a tribute; the award was announced prior to her death, and more tributes are expected this year.