Reba McEntire is commemorating Dolly Parton's legacy through multiple tributes, including a CMA-hosted all-star concert and a planned Emmy tribute with Sally Field, while reflecting on personal moments such as missing Parton's final call and her grandson's birth. McEntire's longstanding influence in country music is highlighted by her songs being covered by artists like Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert, and her early career connection to Parton, including an abbreviated Opry debut. She has also expressed regret over missed opportunities and acknowledged the end of a chapter in her career as she steps away from five decades of country music history.