Reba McEntire and Sally Field Honor Dolly Parton at 78th Emmy Awards
At the 78th Emmy Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles, Reba McEntire performed an emotional musical tribute to Dolly Parton, singing Parton's 1983 song "Appalachian Memories." Actress Sally Field also delivered a speech honoring Parton.
Pittsburgh, PA, September 15, 2026 —
Los Angeles, CA
The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony, held in Los Angeles, featured a notable tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton. The segment included a performance by acclaimed singer Reba McEntire and a speech by actress Sally Field.
Reba McEntire delivered an emotional musical tribute, performing Dolly Parton’s 1983 song, “Appalachian Memories.” The performance was part of a larger segment dedicated to honoring Parton’s career and contributions to music and entertainment.
In addition to the musical tribute, actress Sally Field also took to the stage to deliver a speech in honor of Dolly Parton. Field’s remarks aimed to celebrate Parton’s legacy.
The 78th Emmy Awards took place without further details on the specific context or recipient of the tribute within the broader awards ceremony being provided in the summary. The event recognized achievements in television programming.
Story summarized from the original created by Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
