{"id":81614,"date":"2026-10-26T06:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T06:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raviral.online\/?p=81614"},"modified":"2026-10-26T06:31:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T06:31:18","slug":"reba-mcentires-%f0%9f%94%a5%f0%9f%98%8demotional-cma-tribute-to-dolly-parton-leaves-fans-deeply-moved-her-powerful-performance-of-hes-alive-and-the-heartf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raviral.online\/?p=81614","title":{"rendered":"Reba McEntire\u2019s \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\ude0dEmotional CMA Tribute To Dolly Parton Leaves Fans Deeply Moved \u2014 Her Powerful Performance Of \u201cHe\u2019s Alive\u201d And The Heartfelt Three-Word Message Behind It Celebrate 40 Years Of Friendship, Faith And An Unbreakable Bond That Goes Far Beyond Country Music!! Three simple words carry a world of emotion as Reba McEntire honors the woman who has meant so much to her throughout her career. During a special CMA television performance, Reba chose to sing \u201cHe\u2019s Alive\u201d as a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, celebrating their extraordinary 40-year friendship and the faith they share. But this was more than just another performance \u2014 it was a deeply personal gesture for a friend whose influence has helped shape Reba\u2019s journey in country music."},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Reba McEntire\u2019s Emotional Tribute To Dolly Parton Leaves Country Music Fans In Tears<\/h1>\n<p>Reba McEntire delivered a deeply moving performance at the CMA\u2019s I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, joining fellow artists in honoring the late country music icon.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1783678624235-0\" data-google-query-id=\"CP2ijY-D15cDFUjKNAcd-Y0m8w\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21715635079\/Standard_Banners_Z\/spotlightvale.com_Sapo_0__container__\">\n<p>Rather than choosing one of Dolly\u2019s biggest hits, Reba performed \u201cHe\u2019s Alive,\u201d a gospel song Dolly recorded in 1989. The choice reflected their decades-long friendship and shared faith, making the moment especially meaningful.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT-AqHmicBfS8992U1VRx3SrAmwLTgdryMDw8kKH3pk8x6sOFY0wSuV92I&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Reba McEntire Honors Her longtime Friend Dolly Parton With Powerful Performance of 'He's Alive' Alongside Belmont University Choir - Country Now\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The two first met at the Grand Ole Opry in 1977. Reba was scheduled to sing two songs, but when Dolly unexpectedly arrived, one of her slots was given to the superstar. Reba didn\u2019t mind losing a song \u2014 she simply wanted the chance to meet Dolly. She later recalled being captivated by Dolly\u2019s beautiful outfit and iconic hair, saying she thought Dolly looked like an angel.<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-5981\" class=\"post-5981 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\" data-mg-article-url=\"https:\/\/spotlightvale.com\/minhanhbtv\/reba-mcentires-emotional-cma-tribute-to-dolly-parton-leaves-fans-deeply-moved-her-powerful-performance-of-hes-alive-and-the-heartfelt-three-word-message-b\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVLzkVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMVNsUHNFSzlWQVRUaGhUYlFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe89XeVmYBkyEwpU-DExXoFgLcIYw2rXsZkUi37sGMH3VHBnuQiLFaG0rHwOM_aem_dZBSIl6ZAYXDKjrDwVzlJg\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>That first encounter grew into a friendship that lasted nearly 40 years.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Reba McEntire \u2013 \u201cHe\u2019s Alive\u201d | A Celebration of Dolly Parton\" width=\"735\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eZoH9vrSC4I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/countryrebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reba-dolly-tribute-performance.png\" alt=\"Reba McEntire Honors Dolly Parton With Emotional CMA Special Performance\" width=\"1076\" height=\"807\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1783678767736-0\" data-google-query-id=\"CMrTj4-D15cDFZ7mNAcdE28kdg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21715635079\/Standard_Banners_Z\/spotlightvale.com_Inpage_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Written by Don Francisco, \u201cHe\u2019s Alive\u201d tells the story of Jesus Christ\u2019s resurrection through the eyes of Peter, who struggles with guilt after denying Jesus three times. Its final verses turn toward forgiveness, love, and the hope of redemption.<\/p>\n<p>Dolly recorded the song for White Limozeen and later performed it at the 1990 GMA Dove Awards, backed by a gospel choir.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1783678862313-0\" data-google-query-id=\"CO2TkI-D15cDFYaXVgEdx3Qj9A\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21715635079\/Standard_Banners_Z\/spotlightvale.com_Inread2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As Reba brought the song to the CMA tribute stage, its message carried a powerful emotional resonance. The performance honored not only Dolly\u2019s extraordinary musical legacy but also the faith and friendship that connected the two women for so many years.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/countryrebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Reba-Dolly-4-1200x629.png\" alt=\"Reba McEntire Reflects On Her Irreplaceable Friendship With Dolly Parton\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For fans, it was a poignant reminder that behind the legendary voice and larger-than-life personality was a woman whose influence reached far beyond the stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1783678940808-0\" data-google-query-id=\"CMXOkI-D15cDFSfYNAcdNhoGPg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21715635079\/Standard_Banners_Z\/spotlightvale.com_CBV_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-tags\"><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"2072003\" data-auto-placed-url=\"\/minhanhbtv\/reba-mcentires-emotional-cma-tribute-to-dolly-parton-leaves-fans-deeply-moved-her-powerful-performance-of-hes-alive-and-the-heartfelt-three-word-message-b\/\"><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"entry-footer\">\n<div class=\"share-icons\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-box clear\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reba McEntire\u2019s Emotional Tribute To Dolly Parton Leaves Country Music Fans In Tears Reba McEntire delivered a deeply moving performance at the CMA\u2019s I Will Always Love You: A Celebration &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[167],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-81614","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reba-mcentires-emotional-cma-tribute"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/raviral.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/raviral.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/raviral.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/raviral.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/raviral.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=81614"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/raviral.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81614\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81616,"href":"https:\/\/raviral.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81614\/revisions\/81616"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/raviral.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=81614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/raviral.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=81614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/raviral.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=81614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}