DOLLY PARTON Video Archives Memorial Collection 2015-2026 2 BLU-RAY Set

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Description: Dolly Parton Video Archives: Memorial Collection (2015–2026) is a two-Blu-ray collection, chronologically curated and spanning OVER TEN HOURS of documentaries, interviews, archival material, and American television coverage devoted to one of music’s most extraordinary and beloved artists. Consolidated onto just two Blu-ray discs, the collection follows Dolly’s journey from her East Tennessee roots to worldwide stardom—celebrating the songs, humor, style, ambition, philanthropy, and fearless individuality that made her an American original. Included are career-spanning documentaries and major television specials; intimate late-career conversations with Dolly herself; the Library of Congress celebration of the Imagination Library’s 100 millionth book donation; and interviews, archival appearances, commentary, and tributes from Sting, Lionel Richie, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, Melissa Etheridge, Emmylou Harris, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Little Big Town, Carly Pearce, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Eminem, Dionne Warwick, Diane Warren, Lorrie Morgan, Chely Wright, Chris Janson, Larry Gatlin, Duane Allen, Lauren Alaina, Bill Anderson, Alice Randall, Porter Wagoner, Whitney Houston, Stella Parton, Jennifer Nettles, Kathy Mattea, Molly Tuttle, Ketch Secor, Dan Tyminski, Channing Wilson, T. Graham Brown, Jada Star, and Jelly Roll—along with personal recollections from Henry Winkler, Jane Fonda, and other friends and collaborators.

The collection’s extensive 2026 memorial coverage preserves and accurately chronicles the remarkable days that followed Dolly’s death in August 2026: the first U.S. breaking-news reports, network tributes, personal remembrances, archival retrospectives, the Grand Ole Opry salute, and the extraordinary return of her music to the charts. Rather than presenting complete broadcasts with unrelated material, each program has been custom assembled and precisely edited to include only the Dolly Parton reports, interviews, performances, archival material, and tribute segments from major U.S. outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, Entertainment Tonight, TMZ, Inside Edition, TODAY, 20/20, Sunday TODAY, Nightline, and C-SPAN. All unrelated programming, commercial breaks, and network filler have been professionally edited out and removed, creating a pure, uninterrupted Dolly Parton viewing experience from beginning to end. The collection concludes with a special bonus presentation featuring the complete August 25 edition of ABC News’ Nightline—a rare full-episode tribute devoted entirely to Dolly Parton on the day of her passing—along with Nightline’s follow-up Dolly report from the very next evening, bringing the complete running time to an extraordinary 10 hours and 04 minutes.

For international fans especially, it offers a rare opportunity to experience the immediate American television response to Dolly’s passing—coverage you will not find gathered together on YouTube and that has never before been curated into a chronological collection as it is here in this unique, one of a kind archival collection. Carefully preserved in the order it aired, this is a one-of-a-kind record of how America remembered Dolly in real time, alongside the programs that tell the full story of her incomparable life and legacy.

Dolly Parton Video Archives Blu-ray Volume I

1. Dolly Parton: Queen of Country 11/6/15: A compelling 2015 documentary portrait of Dolly Parton’s extraordinary ascent—from singing on local radio as a child and making her first recordings as a teenager to becoming country music’s most honored female performer. Dolly Parton: Queen of Country follows the milestones behind an incomparable career: the breakthrough singles, the crossover success of “9 to 5” and “Islands in the Stream,” and the remarkable body of chart and award achievements that made Dolly a worldwide icon. A concise, highly watchable celebration of the voice, songs, ambition, and larger-than-life personality that made her the true Queen of Country. Credited on-camera participants include entertainment reporter Kristyn Burtt, entertainment journalist and film critic Sandro Monetti, Broadway performer Stephanie J. Block, and actor Marc Kudisch. Jane Fonda, Dolly’s 9 to 5 co-star, is also credited through archival material. Dolly herself appears through archival footage. (59 minutes)

2. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library’s 100 Millionth Book Donation 3/10/18: C-SPAN2 / Book TV : A moving record of one of Dolly Parton’s proudest accomplishments beyond music. At the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., Dolly marks the donation of the 100 millionth book from her Imagination Library—her worldwide early-literacy program, created to place free books in the hands of young children. Dolly speaks about the purpose and impact of the program, presents the milestone volume—her children’s book Coat of Many Colors—to the Library of Congress, and reads the book to attending children. This is a warm, revealing look at the generosity, humor, and devotion to children’s literacy that made Dolly’s legacy so much larger than her extraordinary recording career. Featuring: Dolly Parton; Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, who joins Dolly for the Library of Congress presentation and conversation. Originally recorded at the Library of Congress on February 27, 2018 and broadcast by C-SPAN2 / Book TV on March 10, 2018. (24 minutes)

3. The Dolly Parton Story: From Rags to Rhinestones: 9/15/20: From a childhood in rural Tennessee as one of twelve children to the bright lights of Nashville, Hollywood, and sold-out arenas around the world, this documentary traces Dolly Parton’s remarkable rise. It follows the journey behind one of popular music’s most distinctive and accomplished figures: her early ambitions, recording success, chart-topping songs, acting career, and the determination that carried her far beyond country music. A lively, career-spanning portrait of the singer-songwriter whose emotional writing, unmistakable voice, and relentless work ethic made her a global entertainment icon. Featuring Dolly Parton through archival footage. (51 Minutes)

4. ON THE RED CARPET ICONS: DOLLY PARTON 10/16/23: this re-aired for streaming as the “In Memoriam Version” on 08/29/26 Originally released as a 2023 On The Red Carpet Icons special, this edition was reissued for streaming on August 29, 2026 as the “In Memoriam Version.” A warm, career-spanning sit-down with Dolly Parton, filmed in 2023 for ABC Owned Television Stations’ On The Red Carpet Icons series. In an especially revealing late-career conversation, Dolly looks back on the songs, style, stage and screen work that made her an international original. Speaking with On The Red Carpet host George Pennacchio, Dolly discusses her book Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones and the evolution of her unmistakable public image—from the big hair and flamboyant fashions to the confidence and creative drive beneath them. A valuable contemporary interview with Dolly herself: funny, candid, and entirely in her own voice. Ending segment enclose George giving Dolly a bunch of gifts and a certificate regarding 1000 book donation in her name to California area for children (21 Minutes)

5. Dolly Parton: From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll 11/7/23: A candid, contemporary ABC News special that captures Dolly Parton at one of the most exciting creative moments of her career: stepping into rock & roll with her ambitious 2023 album, Rockstar. In a warm, wide-ranging conversation with Robin Roberts, Dolly discusses making the album, recording with an all-star group of rock legends, and why—more than 50 years after arriving in Nashville—she was ready to embrace an entirely new musical chapter. She also shares the personal stories behind the unforgettable fashions that shaped her image on stage and screen. Hosted by country superstar Luke Bryan, this essential 2023 special combines Dolly’s candid reflections with comments and interviews from the artists and friends who know her best. Singer-songwriter Sting is interviewed about collaborating with Dolly on “Every Breath You Take,” while Carly Pearce visits Dollywood and performs “Jolene.” Additional contributors include Lionel Richie, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, Melissa Etheridge, Emmylou Harris, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, plus the members of Little Big Town—Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet—offering their perspectives on Dolly’s music, influence, and singular appeal. The special also includes scenes from Dolly’s 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame—(this 2022 Induction Ceremony is also available and it’s entirety separately on DVD or Blu-ray formats) the milestone that inspired her to make Rockstar and take on the challenge of recording a full rock album. (40 Minutes)

6. Dolly Parton Big Hair, Bigger Heart 8/1/24: An affectionate documentary portrait of Dolly Parton that looks beyond the rhinestones to the extraordinary woman behind the legend. From her dirt-poor Tennessee upbringing to her emergence as a country singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, this program celebrates the determination, humor, and generosity that made Dolly beloved around the world. With personal interview material from Dolly herself, Big Hair, Bigger Heart explores how she transformed a larger-than-life image—bold makeup, towering hair, and unapologetic glamour—into an unmistakable identity entirely her own. It is a concise and heartfelt tribute to a singular artist whose success was matched by her warmth and humanity. (41 Minutes)

7. The People Interview Season 2 Episode 5 08/5/26: An intimate late-career conversation with Dolly Parton, filmed just months after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean. Speaking with PEOPLE, Dolly reflects with remarkable honesty on loss, love, aging, faith, self-respect, and the resilience that kept her moving forward. Far from a conventional career retrospective, this is Dolly in her own words—looking back on her childhood and extraordinary journey, explaining the values that sustained her, and speaking directly about the deep connection she always felt with her fans. Warm, candid, and deeply personal, it captures the wit, strength, and joy that made her so universally loved. (20 Minutes)

8. TMZ 08/25/26: DOLLY PARTON — INITIAL BREAKING NEWS REPORT. The first TMZ television report following the death of Dolly Parton at age 80. Broadcast on the day the news broke, this immediate report covers the announcement posted by her head of security, the earliest details TMZ confirmed from Nashville, and the initial shock surrounding the loss of one of music’s most beloved figures. A historically important first-day news document, capturing the moment the world learned of Dolly’s passing before the full wave of tributes, memorials, and later coverage unfolded. (8 Minutes)

9. Inside Edition 8/25/26: A compilation of the three Dolly Parton reports broadcast throughout the August 25, 2026 edition of Inside Edition, preserving the first-day television coverage as the news of her death unfolded. The opening report, by Steven Fabian, examines Dolly’s final days in Nashville, including her recent health struggles and hospitalization. A second segment looks back at her journey from a poor childhood in the Smoky Mountains to becoming an American cultural icon, with special attention to the genuine kindness and generosity that endeared her to millions. The program also documents the immediate national reaction, including President Trump’s tribute and his order that American flags be lowered to half-staff for one week. A further report remembers Dolly’s extraordinary lifelong relationship with her husband, Carl Dean, including her own reflections on the couple’s lasting bond. A valuable first-day television record, presenting the breaking news, career tribute, national response, and personal story of Dolly Parton across the multiple segments aired within this edition of Inside Edition. (9 Minutes)

10. AC 360 08/25/26: REMEMBERING DOLLY PARTON — DAY ONE A powerful first-night television tribute to Dolly Parton, compiled from the complete Dolly-related coverage in CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360°. Hosted by Anderson Cooper, this moving program celebrates the life and legacy of the artist whose music, humor, generosity, and unmistakable personality touched generations. Cooper opens with the news news of Dolly’s death and the announcement from her nephew and security director, Bryan Seaver. From there, the program looks back at defining moments in her remarkable career through music and archival interview footage—including Dolly’s own account of writing “I Will Always Love You” as her farewell to Porter Wagoner, and her memorable 2012 conversation with Anderson Cooper. Ken Burns, who interviewed Dolly for his 2019 documentary series Country Music, discusses the extraordinary emotional directness of her songwriting and the lasting power of “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene.” Cameron Crowe, filmmaker and music journalist, recalls seeing Dolly open for Elvis Presley and win over an audience that came to see the King. Andy Cohen shares personal memories of Dolly’s warmth, faith, humor, business sense, philanthropy, and the joyful connection she created with everyone she met. CNN correspondent Shimon Prokupecz reports live from Nashville as fans gather to mourn and celebrate Dolly’s life, while CNN correspondent Randi Kaye presents a career retrospective spanning her songs, films, and enduring generosity. The program also includes tributes from Jane Fonda, Bill Clinton, Larry Gatlin, Diane Warren, Lorrie Morgan, Chely Wright, Chris Janson, and Dionne Warwick. A deeply moving record of the night America said goodbye to Dolly Parton—combining her own voice, unforgettable music, firsthand memories, and the immediate outpouring of love from Nashville and around the world. (38 Minutes)

Total Running Time Volume I:  5 Hours 16 Minutes

Dolly Parton Video Archives Blu-ray Volume II

11. A Special edition 20/20, Dolly Parton: An American Original 08/25/26: A moving 20/20 special edition looking back at the life of Dolly Parton—the country music legend, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and cultural icon whose extraordinary career made her beloved around the world. Built around rare archival interviews and unforgettable moments from across the decades, the program lets Dolly tell her story in her own words. She reflects on her childhood in Tennessee, her determination to become a superstar, the creative drive behind her songwriting, her marriage to Carl Dean, and the dreams that led her to create Dollywood and build a legacy of giving. The special includes appearances from several of ABC News’ most notable interviewers, including Barbara Walters, whose landmark conversations with Dolly span the 1970s and 1980s; Robin Roberts, who spoke with her about following her instincts and creating Dollywood; and Linsey Davis, who interviewed Dolly about her later projects and the legacy she hoped to leave behind. More than a career retrospective, this is an intimate portrait of a woman who rose from poverty in the Smoky Mountains to become one of entertainment’s most enduring and inspiring figures. A fitting first-night tribute—and an essential addition to any Dolly Parton video archive. (41 Minutes)

12. Today 8/26/26: REMEMBERING DOLLY PARTON — DAY TWO A substantial compilation of all Dolly Parton coverage from the August 26 edition of NBC’s TODAY, bringing together the program’s first full morning of remembrance following her death. The news coverage reports the confirmed details surrounding Dolly’s passing, then looks back at the extraordinary career and cultural impact of the country-music icon. It traces the life of a performer whose songwriting, recordings, screen work, humor, and generosity made her one of America’s most loved entertainers.The program also presents a special archival salute to Dolly’s remarkable relationship with TODAY: more than 50 appearances spanning decades. This section revisits the many occasions on which she brought her unmistakable warmth, wit, music, and larger-than-life personality to the show. An essential first-week tribute, combining the immediate news of Dolly’s death with a rich look back at the enduring television presence and lifelong legacy of a true American original. (31 Minutes)

13. TMZ 08/26/26: DAY TWO TRIBUTES A wide-ranging second-day tribute compilation from TMZ, capturing the remarkable response as the world continued to mourn Dolly Parton. The program gathers tributes from across music, entertainment, and public life, including Beyoncé, Eminem, and President Donald Trump. It also features one of the day’s most unforgettable international tributes: the Band of the Coldstream Guards performing Dolly’s classic “9 to 5” during the Changing of the Guard outside Buckingham Palace. The coverage follows the first wave of public remembrance, from the extraordinary resurgence of Dolly’s music—“Jolene” reaching No. 1 on Apple Music’s U.S. songs chart—to Miley Cyrus, Dolly’s goddaughter and longtime collaborator, sharing a deeply personal tribute to the woman she described as an angel by her side. A vivid record of the day Dolly’s influence was felt everywhere: in the charts, among fellow artists, and in a royal musical salute halfway around the world. (17 Minutes)

14. Inside Edition 8/26/26: DAY TWO COVERAGE A comprehensive compilation of the Dolly Parton reports broadcast throughout the August 26 edition of Inside Edition, documenting the new details and immense public response in the day following her death. Megan Alexander begins the coverage from Dolly’s Tennessee home as Inside Edition examines the sudden loss felt by millions of fans. Steven Fabian reports on the newly disclosed details of Dolly’s final days: her four-day hospitalization at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the cancer diagnosis she had faced privately. The program also turns from the loss to the extraordinary good Dolly left behind. Justin Finch explores her philanthropic legacy, including the Imagination Library, through which Dolly gave free books to children and personally signed them “From Dolly the Book Lady.” A moving second-day record that brings together the newly revealed story of Dolly’s final days, the public mourning that followed, and the generosity that made her legacy reach far beyond music. (14 Minutes)

15. AC 360 8/26/26: REMEMBERING DOLLY PARTON — DAY TWO A complete compilation of the Dolly Parton coverage from the August 26 edition of CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360°, capturing the growing memorials, personal stories, and worldwide tributes on the day after her death. Host Anderson Cooper introduces a moving international salute: the King’s Guard performing “9 to 5” outside Buckingham Palace. The program also shares tributes from Sir Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, and Dolly’s goddaughter Miley Cyrus. CNN senior national correspondent Sara Sidner reports from outside Dolly’s Nashville home, where mourners leave flowers, notes, books, and messages inspired by “I Will Always Love You.” Her report includes heartfelt recollections from Duane Allen of the Oak Ridge Boys and makeup artist Paula Turner, each remembering Dolly’s warmth, humor, and authenticity. Correspondent Jason Carroll visits Dollywood, where fans gather at the park Dolly created. Through interviews with local residents—including David Wear, Pigeon Forge city manager and a former participant in Dolly’s Buddy Program, and Chief Richard Catlett of the Pigeon Forge Police Department—the report reveals the personal impact of her generosity in the community that shaped her. The program concludes with a deeply personal conversation between Anderson Cooper and Henry Winkler, the actor and director who directed Dolly in her first television movie, A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986). Winkler recalls meeting and working with her, and reflects on the rare constancy of a woman who, in his words, never changed her essential self. An intimate, beautifully assembled record of how Dolly Parton was remembered by her hometown, her friends, her fans, and the world. (14 Minutes)

16. Dolly: An NBC News Special 8/26/26 An expansive NBC News tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Dolly Parton, anchored by Lester Holt and produced by Dateline NBC. This essential primetime special follows Dolly’s remarkable journey from the Smoky Mountains to worldwide stardom, celebrating the music, humor, ambition, generosity, and fearless individuality that made her one of the most beloved figures in American life. NBC News correspondents Hoda Kotb, Andrea Canning, Keith Morrison, and Josh Mankiewicz guide the program’s look at Dolly’s groundbreaking career and impact far beyond music. The special also features reflections from country singer-songwriters Lauren Alaina and Bill Anderson; actress Danica McKellar; former NBC Entertainment Chairman Bob Greenblatt; music journalist and country-music historian Robert K. Oermann; fashion journalist Vanessa Friedman; and songwriter and author Alice Randall. The program incorporates archival footage of Dolly herself, along with her early-career partner Porter Wagoner; broadcaster Jane Pauley; TODAY anchors Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager; The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon; and superstar Whitney Houston, whose recording of “I Will Always Love You” gave Dolly’s song a second, historic life. A rich and moving tribute that brings together Dolly’s own voice, the people who knew her, and the unforgettable moments that made her an American original. (41 Minutes)

17. Today 8/27/26: REMEMBERING DOLLY PARTON — DAY THREE A complete compilation of the Dolly Parton coverage from the August 27 edition of NBC’s TODAY, preserving the continuing remembrance as the public learned more about her final days and celebrated the remarkable life she left behind. NBC correspondent Joe Fryer reports on new details surrounding Dolly’s death, the tributes continuing to arrive from around the world, and the closest relationships at the heart of her life. A second tribute reflects on Dolly’s unforgettable “Dolly-isms”—the humor, confidence, warmth, and hard-won wisdom that made her voice as instantly recognizable offstage as it was in song. The program also honors her far-reaching philanthropy and the countless children and families touched by her generosity. A warm and revealing third-day television tribute, balancing the evolving news story with the humor, humanity, and lifelong good that made Dolly Parton impossible to forget. (12 Minutes)

18. TMZ 8/27/26:STELLA PARTON REMEMBERS HER SISTER A poignant standalone TMZ report centered on the first public tribute from Stella Parton, Dolly’s younger sister. Stella shares personal memories of the private Dolly she knew beyond the spotlight: their early Tuesday-morning coffee conversations, Dolly’s generosity, and the love and kindness that shaped her life. She also reveals Dolly’s wish that, if conventional treatment could no longer help her, doctors might still use experimental medication in the hope of helping others in the future. A brief but deeply personal tribute, preserving the words of Dolly’s own sister as she asks fans to honor Dolly by showing kindness, lifting others up, and continuing the good she brought into the world. (4 Minutes)

19. Inside Edition 8/27/26: DOLLY PARTON’S HIDDEN HEARTBREAK. A poignant Inside Edition tribute that looks beyond Dolly Parton’s famously sunny public image to consider the private heartbreak that may have existed behind it. Reporter Steven Fabian reflects on the gratitude felt by millions of fans as they mourn the beloved singer, whose optimism, generosity, and larger-than-life spirit made her a singular figure in American entertainment. The report also notes the striking coincidence of Tropical Storm Dolly forming in the eastern Atlantic as tributes to the country legend continued. Brief but affecting, this segment adds a more intimate dimension to the television record of Dolly’s passing—honoring not only the joy she brought to the world, but the resilient humanity behind one of music’s brightest personalities. (4 Minutes)

20. Today 8/28/26: REMEMBERING DOLLY PARTON. A brief continuation of NBC’s on-air remembrance of Dolly Parton, preserved from the August 28 edition of TODAY. This concise tribute reflects the sustained outpouring of affection following Dolly’s death, recognizing the music, personality, and generosity that made her beloved across generations. A valuable short-form entry in the archive, capturing how one of America’s most enduring entertainers continued to be remembered on national television. (3 Minutes)

21. Inside Edition 8/28/26: DOLLY PARTON’S NIECE SHARES THE FAMILY’S GRIEF. A deeply personal Inside Edition update in which a close member of Dolly Parton’s family shares the family’s grief with the millions mourning the beloved icon. Reported by Justin Finch, this concise tribute moves from the private loss felt by those closest to Dolly to the public celebration of her remarkable screen legacy. It also documents the special return of two classic Dolly films—Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas—to AMC theaters across the country. A brief but meaningful entry in the archive, preserving the moment when national mourning gave way to an intimate family perspective and a renewed appreciation of Dolly Parton as a beloved movie star as well as a music legend. (2 Minutes)

22. CBS Sunday Morning 08/30/26:THE ONE AND ONLY DOLLY PARTON — A TRIBUTE Archival material spanning 2004–2022 • Re-edited for the broadcast August 30, 2026: A beautifully assembled CBS Sunday Morning memorial tribute, newly edited following Dolly Parton’s death from archival CBS interviews and performance material spanning nearly two decades. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks back at Dolly’s remarkable life through her own words: from her childhood in the Great Smoky Mountains to the songs that became American standards, including “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “Coat of Many Colors.” The tribute also celebrates her humor, unforgettable glamour, marriage to Carl Dean, and the generosity that made the Imagination Library a lasting gift to children around the world. The program incorporates archival Sunday Morning conversations with Dan Rather and Tony Dokoupil, alongside later CBS material, allowing Dolly’s warmth, wit, honesty, and “country smart” philosophy to tell the story. A concise, richly rewarding tribute that brings together some of Dolly Parton’s most memorable CBS appearances in one moving final salute. (9 Minutes)

23. Sunday Today with Willie Geist 08/30/26: REMEMBERING DOLLY PARTON. Archival conversations spanning 2013–2020 • Compiled for broadcast August 30, 2026: A moving NBC tribute assembled from Willie Geist’s own conversations with Dolly Parton across the years, bringing together intimate moments from their TODAY and Sunday TODAY appearances into one affectionate remembrance. From a personal tour of Dollywood to candid reflections on growing up in East Tennessee, Dolly shares the stories, humor, work ethic, and boundless imagination that powered her extraordinary life. The compilation also revisits her songwriting—including the inspiration behind “Jolene” and the rhythmic creation of “9 to 5”—as well as her philanthropy and lasting impact on American culture. At the center is Geist’s 2020 Sunday Sitdown with Dolly, in which she discusses her Christmas album, Netflix film, and the stories behind the songs that became part of the American soundtrack. An especially warm and personal tribute, distinguished by the easy rapport between Dolly and Willie Geist and by the rare opportunity to see her speak, laugh, reminisce, and explain her remarkable life in her own words. (15 Minutes)

24. Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life 08/30/26: CBS / Entertainment Tonight special presentation. A heartfelt primetime Entertainment Tonight special celebrating the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Dolly Parton. Hosted by Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, this newly produced CBS tribute follows Dolly’s journey from the Smoky Mountains to international superstardom through more than four decades of rare ET interviews—from her first appearance in 1982 to her final conversation with the program. Dolly’s own words illuminate the songs, humor, faith, larger-than-life style, Hollywood career, and generosity that made her beloved around the world. The special also remembers her nearly 60-year love story with husband Carl Dean, her bond with goddaughter Miley Cyrus, and the philanthropy that changed millions of lives through the Imagination Library and beyond. New tributes come from Dionne Warwick, singer and longtime friend; Melissa Etheridge, singer-songwriter; Diane Warren, acclaimed songwriter; Debbie Allen, actress, director, and choreographer; and Jennifer Nettles, country singer-songwriter. A major, beautifully assembled 2026 television tribute—combining rare archive interviews, firsthand memories, and Dolly’s own unforgettable voice to reveal why she was so much more than an icon: she was, as she hoped to be remembered, a good-hearted person. (44 Minutes)

25. Sunday Today 8/31/26:GRAND OLE OPRY HONORS DOLLY PARTON. NBC correspondent Joe Fryer reports on the Grand Ole Opry’s emotional August 29 tribute to Dolly Parton, held at the Nashville institution where she had been a cherished member for nearly six decades. The report captures the public celebration that followed Dolly’s private funeral, as the Opry honored the singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and East Tennessee original whose history with its stage began when she was only 13 years old. The special tribute featured performances in Dolly’s honor, with part of the evening’s ticket proceeds benefiting her Imagination Library. A moving Nashville coda to the first week of coverage—preserving the moment country music’s most historic stage saluted one of its most beloved and enduring icons. (3 Minutes)

26. Today 8/31/26:GROWING TRIBUTES AS DOLLY PARTON IS LAID TO REST. NBC’s The segment opens with a PopStart update on the extraordinary resurgence of Dolly Parton’s music following her death. Her original recording of “Jolene” reaches a new career-high No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, while “I Will Always Love You” experiences an enormous increase in streaming, reflecting a worldwide return to the songs that defined her remarkable career. Joe Fryer then reports on the continuing outpouring of affection for Dolly following her private funeral, as fans and fellow performers celebrate the country music icon’s extraordinary life and legacy. The report highlights the emotional Grand Ole Opry tribute in Nashville, where artists with personal connections to Dolly gathered to honor one of the institution’s most beloved members. Carly Pearce, Kathy Mattea, Molly Tuttle, Ketch Secor, Dan Tyminski, Channing Wilson, T. Graham Brown, Dolly’s niece Jada Star, and others perform in her memory, with Jelly Roll making a surprise appearance during the all-star finale of “9 to 5.”The evening concludes with the assembled performers watching archival footage of Dolly singing “I Will Always Love You,” via archive footage providing a poignant closing image as tributes to her continue throughout the music world. (3 Minutes)

27. Today 09/1/26: DOLLY PARTON’S MUSIC RETURNS TO THE CHARTS / LITTLE BIG TOWN REMEMBERS DOLLY, Two TODAY segments looking at Dolly Parton’s continuing impact following her death. The coverage opens with the resurgence of her music on the Billboard Hot 100, as “Jolene” reaches a new career peak of No. 16 and Dolly’s original recording of “I Will Always Love You” enters the chart at No. 27. The program then welcomes Little Big Town for a personal remembrance of Dolly, reflecting on her warmth, humor and unmistakable presence, as well as the influence she had on country music and on the artists who worked with her. The group shares memories of knowing and performing with Dolly, including their appearance with her during the 2019 Grammy Awards tribute, while Kimberly Schlapman recalls naming her daughter Dolly in Parton’s honor. A concise but revealing tribute combining the extraordinary renewed popularity of Dolly’s songs with firsthand memories from longtime friends and collaborators. (7 Minutes)

SPECIAL BONUS PRESENTATION — ABC NEWS NIGHTLINE: REMEMBERING DOLLY
As a special bonus presentation, this collection also includes the complete August 25 special edition of ABC News’ Nightline—an entire episode devoted exclusively to remembering Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life and legacy—along with Nightline’s follow-up Dolly report from the following evening. Together, these special features provide nearly an additional half hour of ABC News coverage, perfectly complementing the extensive documentaries, interviews and memorial programming presented throughout this collection.

27. Nightline 08/25/26: REMEMBERING DOLLY. A special edition of ABC News’ Nightline devoted entirely to Dolly Parton on the day of her death. The program looks back on her extraordinary rise from East Tennessee to international superstardom through extensive archival footage drawn from ABC interviews and appearances spanning different periods of Dolly’s career, allowing her humor, candor and unmistakable personality to remain at the heart of the tribute. These moments are woven throughout the program, creating a revealing portrait of Dolly in her own words. The special also reaches into the Nightline archives for a memorable extended visit to Dollywood, where Dolly personally takes Nightline anchor Juju Chang through the theme park she created, sharing stories and treasured memorabilia from her remarkable career. Combining a wealth of ABC archival material with an extended interview featuring Dolly herself, this is an especially rich first-night remembrance of her life and legacy. (19 Minutes)

28. Nightline 08/26/26: REMEMBERING DOLLY — MILEY CYRUS HONORS HER GODMOTHER. Nightline continues its remembrance of Dolly as fans gather at Dollywood and tributes pour in following her death. The report highlights Miley Cyrus’ deeply personal tribute to her beloved godmother, including her reflection that one of their final conversations was about music and metamorphosis. The segment also reveals one of the most fascinating pieces of Dolly’s legacy still waiting to be discovered: “My Place in History,” an unreleased song she wrote and recorded in 2015 and sealed inside a chestnut box at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, with instructions that it remain unopened until January 19, 2046—what would have been her 100th birthday. A poignant final remembrance, looking simultaneously at the love Dolly left behind and one remarkable piece of her musical legacy still awaiting the world. (4 Minutes)

Total Running Time Volume II:  4 Hour 50 Minutes

Total Running Time: 2 Blu-ray Volumes: 10 Hours 06 Minutes