Dolly Parton will be celebrated with a new primetime television special tonight (Sunday, August 30).
Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life, presented by Entertainment Tonight, will revisit the legendary entertainer’s life and career following her death at age 80 earlier this week.
The hour-long special features rare interviews with Dolly, new tributes from her famous friends and reflections on her music, acting career, signature style, philanthropy and nearly 60-year marriage to late husband Carl Dean.
Keep reading to find out when and where to watch Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life…
When Is Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life On?
Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life airs tonight, Sunday, August 30, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET/PT.
The tribute will be followed by a new episode of Big Brother at 9 p.m. ET/PT, according to the official CBS schedule.
What Channel Is the Dolly Parton Special On?
The special will air nationally on CBS.
Viewers with cable or satellite service can check their local listings for the CBS channel in their area.
How Can You Stream the Dolly Parton Special?
Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life will stream on Paramount+.
Paramount+ Premium subscribers can watch the special live through their local CBS station feed. Open the service’s Live TV section shortly before 8 p.m. ET/PT to find the broadcast.
Subscribers should also be able to stream the special on demand after it airs. Availability and timing may vary by subscription plan.
How Can You Watch the Dolly Parton Special for Free?
The simplest free option is to watch CBS with an over-the-air digital antenna. Channel availability and reception depend on the viewer’s location.
Eligible new or returning customers can also watch through a free trial from a live-TV streaming service carrying their local CBS station.
DIRECTV currently offers a five-day free trial, while Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day free trial to eligible subscribers. Fubo also advertises a free trial, though its length and availability may vary. Local CBS availability varies by market, so viewers should confirm that the channel is included before signing up.
Each service automatically renews at its regular monthly rate unless canceled before the trial ends.
Who Is Hosting Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life?
Entertainment Tonight co-hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will host the special.
The program traces Dolly’s journey from the Smoky Mountains to international superstardom using footage spanning more than four decades. It begins with her first Entertainment Tonight interview in 1982 and includes her final conversation with the entertainment news program.
Which Stars Will Appear in the Dolly Parton Tribute?
The special will feature new tributes from:
- Dionne Warwick
- Melissa Etheridge
- Diane Warren
- Debbie Allen
- Jennifer Nettles
- More special guests
Viewers will hear stories about the songs that defined Dolly‘s career, her work in Hollywood and the larger-than-life image that she carefully created and controlled.
The special will also explore her relationship with husband Carl Dean, her bond with goddaughter Miley Cyrus and the charitable work that improved millions of lives.
Dolly herself gets the final word on the legacy she hoped to leave behind.
“I just want to be remembered as a good-hearted person,” she says, per the official release.
Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
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