#Brandi Carlile

What to know | Dolly Parton's Pre-Recorded Award Speech Was Meant to Fill In for Her Absence—Overnight It Became Her Final Words, Leaving the Room Speechless

The key details: Dolly Parton accepted her Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americana Honors & Awards via pre-recorded video—originally just a stand-in for her absence, but after her passing last month, it unexpectedly became her final message, leaving the entire audience in stunned silence.