Dolly Parton was seen on video accepting her Americana Lifetime Achievement Award, recorded before her death, in a ceremony in Nashville Wednesday.

Dolly Parton kept her cancer battle secret because she could not bear the thought of leaving her millions of fans and extended family frightened or upset, sources have told RadarOnline.com. The country music legend died aged 80 last month following what her representatives described as a "brief battle" with cancer.

Nearly a month after her death, Dolly Parton has posthumously accepted a major honor in a touching new video message.

The late country icon appeared in a pre-taped message to accept the Americana Honors award

Dolly Parton posthumously accepted a lifetime achievement award at the 2026 American Awards & Honors in a touching video message on Wednesday (Sept. 16).

The late, great Dolly Parton shed some light over the years on what tattoos she got and why, and for a beautiful reason, kept them hidden from the public.

The Save the Last Dance actress made her debut on the competition show to Parton's classic song "9 to 5"

From rhinestones and big hair to hard-earned lessons about courage, kindness and being yourself, Dolly Parton always knew exactly who she was — and exactly how to say it.

Dolly Parton's grieving fans got another glimpse at the beloved country star in her prime, in a pre-recorded video message for the Americana Music Association.