Reba McEntire paid a heartfelt tribute to her late friend and country music legend Dolly Parton with a deeply emotional performance during the 2026 Emmy Awards.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were held Monday, September 14, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, bringing together some of television’s biggest stars to celebrate the year’s most outstanding shows and performances.
One of the evening’s most touching moments came when Reba took the stage to honor Dolly, whose death on August 25 following a brief battle with cancer sent shockwaves through the entertainment world.
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Reba and Dolly shared a friendship that spanned decades, beginning early in Reba’s country music career. Throughout the years, the two supported one another through important moments in both their personal lives and careers.
Shortly after Dolly’s passing, Reba shared an emotional tribute on social media alongside a collection of treasured photos of the two friends.
“There will never be another you,” Reba wrote.
She continued by thanking God for Dolly and imagining her reunited in heaven with the family and friends who had gone before her.
“I will always love you,” Reba wrote, capturing the deep affection and admiration she had for her longtime friend and fellow country music icon.