India, Oct. 5 -- Dolly Parton's music and legacy will take centre stage once again as the Country Music Association prepares a star-studded tribute to the late country music icon. Titled CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, the two-hour special will bring together some of the biggest names from country music, Broadway and Hollywood to honour Parton through performances, stories and archival moments.

The tribute comes nearly two months after Parton died on August 25 at the age of 80. Her official website confirmed her death in Nashville and described her as an artist whose seven decade career reached generations around the world.

The CMA special will be filmed before a live audience at Belmont University's ...