Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Sally Field and Reba McEntire Honor Dolly Parton at Emmys
Sally Field and Reba McEntire remembered Dolly Parton at the 2026 Emmys.
The tribute happened a few weeks after Parton died.
Field had acted with Parton in the movie Steel Magnolias.
She said Parton was kind, funny, humble and helpful to others.
Field also said Parton made a big difference through her humanitarian work.
Reba McEntire then sang a sad and loving song for Parton.
A live symphony played along with McEntire.
The ceremony also showed Parton speaking about her song “Appalachian Memories.”
Sally Field and Reba McEntire paid tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 Emmys, weeks after Parton’s death.
Field introduced the tribute and recalled starring with Parton in the 1989 film Steel Magnolias.
Field described Parton as genuine, humble, supportive, funny and a humanitarian.
McEntire performed an emotional song for Parton in a sparkling white dress with a live symphony.
The ceremony also showed a clip of Parton introducing her song “Appalachian Memories” at an earlier awards show.
- Who
- Sally Field and Reba McEntire paid tribute to Dolly Parton.
- What
- They presented an emotional musical tribute honoring Parton.
- When
- At the 2026 Emmys, weeks after Parton’s death.
- Where
- At the Emmy Awards ceremony.
- Why
- The tribute honored Parton’s life, music, humanitarian contributions and lasting personal impact.
- Event
- Tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 Emmys
- Tribute introducer
- Sally Field
- Musical performer
- Reba McEntire
- Film connection
- Field and Parton starred together in the 1989 film Steel Magnolias
- Performance setting
- McEntire performed with a live symphony
- Additional footage
- The ceremony showed Parton introducing “Appalachian Memories” at an earlier awards-show performance
- Parton’s contributions
- Field highlighted Parton’s humanitarian work in Tennessee and across the United States