Dolly Parton To Host ‘Pet Gala’ On CBS

Dolly Parton will host a two-hour special featuring some of music’s biggest hitmakers performing iconic Parton songs alongside their pets on CBS.

“Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala,” also featuring a runway revealing the best in doggy fashion, including from Parton’s Doggy Parton pet line, will air on February 21 from 9 to 11 pm ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.

The country music icon will be joined by co-host Jane Lynch, with runway correspondents Kelly Osbourne and Rachel Smith.

The special event will feature performances of Parton classics, including “9 to 5,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Puppy Love” and “Jolene,” with Parton and country hitmakers Lainey Wilson, Carly Pearce, Chris Janson, and KC of KC and the Sunshine Band performing. More guests will be announced later.

“I have hosted or co-hosted many shows throughout my career, but I have never been more excited about co-hosting a show than I am about being part of this pet gala! I love animals,” said Parton. “I’ve got all kinds, and of course, I’ve always had little dogs around, and big ones!”

She added, “We’re going to have some of all kinds and colors on the show, and there is nothing more fun to me than when little animals do what they do best, and I’m looking forward to it! There is so much fun stuff, and I know all the animal lovers out there are going to love this show.”