# Dolly Parton award recognitions 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dolly-parton-award-recognitions-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-20T16:36:44.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 4. In late July 2026, the Academy of Country Music announced that Dolly Parton would receive its Poet’s Award at the 19th ACM Honors ceremony on August 19 in Nashville. The event, hosted by Carly Pearce and Parker McCollum, featured honorees such as Kacey Musgraves and Eric Church. Parton accepted the award via video message, stating that songwriting has served as her “therapy” and “release.” She noted that she accepted virtually due to health concerns, including dehydration, which led her doctor to advise against traveling. In early August, the Americana Music Association announced Parton will also receive its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards, held September 16 at the Ryman Auditorium. The award recognizes her six-decade influence on American roots music and her songwriting contributions to songs such as “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “Coat of Many Colors.” Americana Music Association executive director Jed Hilly described her as a “definitive songwriter and artist whose songs have shaped generations.” Robert Plant will also receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association at the same ceremony. Due to ongoing health issues involving kidney stones, Parton is expected to accept the Americana Lifetime Achievement Award virtually. While she has responded well to treatment, she reported that medication side effects, including dizziness, have made live performances difficult and led to the postponement of several Las Vegas dates. Parton has expressed an intention to return to performing and stated she has no desire to retire. ## Claims - The Academy of Country Music held the 19th ACM Honors at The Pinnacle in Nashville. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Dolly Parton received the ACM Poet’s Award via video message. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kacey Musgraves was honored with the ACM Spirit Award. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Dolly Parton accepted her award virtually due to health issues including dehydration. (single source) - Eric Church received the Lifting Lives Award. (single source) - The late Brett James was posthumously awarded the ACM Poet’s Award. (single source) - The Carter Family was posthumously honored with the ACM Poet’s Award. (single source) - The Paramount+ series Landman received the ACM Film Award. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: ACM Honors celebrates Dolly Parton and country music icons in Nashville The 19th ACM Honors in Nashville celebrated country music icons, including Dolly Parton, who received the Poet’s Award via video, and Kacey Musgraves, who earned the ACM Spirit Award. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acm-honors-celebrates-dolly-parton-and-country-music-icons-in-nashville ### 2026-08-09: Dolly Parton and Robert Plant to receive Americana Lifetime Achievement Awards Dolly Parton and Robert Plant will receive the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026. Parton will accept her honor virtually due to ongoing health issues. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dolly-parton-to-accept-americana-music-association-award-virtually ### 2026-08-06: Dolly Parton Receives Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award Dolly Parton will be honored with the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards in Nashville, accepting via video; the award celebrates her six‑decade impact 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dolly-parton-receives-americana-music-association-lifetime-achievement-award ### 2026-07-28: Dolly Parton to Receive ACM Poet’s Award at 2026 ACM Honors Dolly Parton receives the ACM Poet’s Award at the 2026 ACM Honors in Nashville, accepting via video; the ceremony also honors Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves and others. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dolly-parton-to-receive-acm-poets-award-at-2026-acm-honors --- Cite as: Dolly Parton award recognitions 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dolly-parton-award-recognitions-2026