Tennessee Stations to Simultaneously Broadcast Dolly Parton’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ in Statewide Tribute
Radio and television stations across Tennessee will simultaneously air Dolly Parton’s song “I Will Always Love You” at 8 a.m. CT on Thursday morning in a statewide tribute. Viewers and listeners are encouraged to turn on their headlights and sing…
Nashville, TN, August 27, 2026 —
Across the state of Tennessee, radio and television stations are set to unite for a special statewide tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton. At precisely 8 a.m. Central Time on Thursday morning, participating stations will simultaneously broadcast Parton’s iconic ballad, “I Will Always Love You.”
The initiative aims to bring Tennesseans together through music. The broadcast is planned as a moment of shared experience for residents throughout the state. Organizers are encouraging individuals to participate by tuning in to their local stations.
Additionally, viewers and listeners are invited to join in the tribute by turning on their vehicle headlights and singing along with the song as it plays. This element is intended to foster a communal feeling of connection and appreciation.
Specific details regarding which stations are participating were not provided in the initial announcement. The contractor coordinating the broadcast was also not named. The exact nature of the tribute, beyond the song selection and timing, remains broadly defined as a statewide show of appreciation.
Story summarized from the original created by Caleb Wethington on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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