Revisiting the Time Dolly Parton and Country Queens Sang Together on Burt Reynolds’ Show [Video]

Burt Reynolds may be best remembered as a Hollywood icon. Still, in the early ’90s, he brought country music royalty together for an unforgettable moment in television history. On his short-lived talk show, Burt Reynolds’ Conversations With, Reynolds orchestrated a roundtable of some of country’s most iconic female voices: Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, Kathy Mattea, and Lorrie Morgan. What unfolded wasn’t just an interview but a masterclass in storytelling, music, and camaraderie.

The highlight? A stunning group rendition of “I Will Always Love You” led by Dolly Parton herself.

In 1991, CBS granted Reynolds a unique opportunity: alongside his sitcom Evening Shade, he hosted a limited talk show series. Two episodes highlighted country music—one featuring male stars like George Jones, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, and Alan Jackson, and another focusing on female icons. In the latter episode, Reynolds brought Parton, Tucker, Mattea, and Morgan together for a lively conversation at the historic Ryman Auditorium.

The setup wasn’t …