It's a look that would have made the late icon proud. Musgraves harmonized with archival footage of Parton before taking over the song accompanied by a single piano. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• It's a look that would have made the late icon proud.S1

• Musgraves harmonized with archival footage of Parton before taking over the song accompanied by a single piano. Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton with “I Will Always Love You” at 2026 VMAs Alex KrinskyS2

• The singer performed "I Will Always Love You" in honor of the late country music icon during Sunday's awards show in Los Angeles.S3