Kacey Musgraves to Perform on 2026 VMAs in Tribute to Dolly Parton
This year’s VMAs will include two other salutes to late, great artists: George Michael and Nirvana's Kurt Cobain.
Kacey Musgraves is set to perform at the 2026 VMAs in honor of the late Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25 at the age of 80. This will mark Musgraves' second VMAs performance, following her debut in 2021 with the title track from her fifth studio album, Star-Crossed. The 2026 VMAs will also feature tributes to RAYE, SOMBR, and Teddy Swims in memory of George Michael, who died on Christmas Day in 2016.
Additionally, Nirvana will receive the 2026 Video Vanguard Award, marking the band's end with Kurt Cobain's death in 1994.
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