Kacey Musgraves honored late country icon Dolly Parton with a heartwarming tribute at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday. The “Slow Burn” singer took the stage following a video clip of the legendary country icon played on a big screen. Parton was shown in a retro flashback, saying “I wish you joy, I wish you lots and lots of happiness, but you know what, above all this I wish you love,” before launching into one of her most beloved hits, “I Will Always Love You.” The video of Parton singing then seamlessly segued into Musgraves, dressed in a sparkling pink outfit trimmed with feathers, taking over the song in front of a star-studded…
