Ella Langley performs at CMA tribute in Nashville on 21 October
Published on 10/14/2026 at 07:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Ella Langley performs in CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton on 21 October 2026 at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville. The live television special airs on ABC and Disney+ at 9pm Eastern Time, according to the Country Music Association.
Belmont University hosts the CMA’s Dolly Parton special
The Country Music Association’s lineup announcement names Ella Langley among the performers for the two-hour live television special. The event is a tribute to Dolly Parton with country, bluegrass and Broadway performers in the lineup.
Independent event details from Rolling Stone place the programme at Belmont University’s Fisher Center in Nashville. ABC and Disney+ carry the broadcast internationally, while Hulu carries it afterwards.
Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Lainey Wilson, Darius Rucker and Vince Gill are among the other named performers. Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley join as special guests. The programme also includes a Belmont student ensemble connected with the university’s Dolly U programming. The CMA also says additional surprise tributes will appear during the special.
Dandelion and Hungover define Ella Langley’s recorded catalogue
Her performance arrives during the album cycle for Dandelion, the second studio album in her recorded catalogue. Absolute Radio Country lists it alongside debut Hungover in a profile of her albums.
The Nashville broadcast therefore connects a Dolly Parton tribute with the country repertoire that defines Langley’s current release cycle. The programme’s broad lineup also places her alongside performers from country, roots and bluegrass traditions.
The CMA special moves from Nashville to international screens
The Fisher Center setting gives the performance a fixed Nashville location, while the live transmission extends the programme beyond the venue. The CMA lists a 9pm Eastern Time start on 21 October 2026 for ABC and Disney+.
That broadcast is also scheduled for international availability, and Hulu carries it after the initial transmission. The CMA says proceeds connected with the programme benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Ella Langley: what fans in Germany need to know
- Ella Langley performs in CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton on 21 October 2026 at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville.
- ABC and Disney+ carry the live programme at 9pm Eastern Time, with Hulu carrying it after the initial transmission.
- The listed performers include Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Lainey Wilson, Darius Rucker and Vince Gill.
- Programme details are listed at cmaworld.com.
Ella Langley’s live appearance connects her album cycle with the CMA’s Nashville tribute format.
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Ella Langley: frequently asked questions
When does Ella Langley perform in Nashville?
She performs at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on 21 October 2026 as part of the live CMA tribute.
Where can the CMA Dolly Parton tribute be watched?
ABC and Disney+ carry the live special on 21 October 2026, with Hulu carrying it afterwards.
Which albums has Ella Langley released?
Her recorded catalogue includes the studio albums Hungover and Dandelion.
