Country music legend Dolly Parton has been named a recipient of the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2026. The award will be conferred during the annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony scheduled for Sept. 16 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of the broader AMERICANAFEST event. Parton, who has limited public appearances in recent months, will accept the honor via a pre-recorded video presentat…