Natalie Grant and Amy Grant brought faith and affection together at the 2026 GMA Dove Awards, honoring Dolly Parton with performances of "How Great Thou Art" and "I Will Always Love You." The pairing placed a beloved hymn alongside one of Parton's signature songs, giving the tribute both spiritual significance and a deeply personal farewell.
For Natalie, the experience stood apart from the many memorable performances of her career. "I've been part of some wonderful performances over the years. But this one. THIS ONE," she wrote on Instagram, describing the opportunity to sing with Amy in Parton's honor as something she would never forget.
The song selections gave the occasion a clear emotional focus. "How Great Thou Art" expressed the worship at the heart of the tribute, while "I Will Always Love You" brought Parton's own musical voice into the celebration. Together, they offered a fitting way to recognize the faith and artistry highlighted in Natalie's reflection.
Natalie also added an affectionate joke about her celebrated singing partner, acknowledging that she has been "the other Grant" throughout her career-and that she is perfectly comfortable with it. Her humor made the post feel personal, even as she struggled to describe the weight of the occasion.
Behind the performance was an arrangement by Bernie Herms, which Natalie called "stunning." She also praised the wider creative team, writing that "so much love" had gone into every detail. Her appreciation extended beyond the singers to the people who helped shape the tribute for the stage.
The accompanying Dove Awards post honored Parton as a country music legend, a woman of faith, and a beloved friend of the ceremony. Those descriptions explain why the performance held a distinctive place within Christian music's annual celebration: it recognized a musical legacy whose reach extended across genres, alongside the convictions Natalie identified as foundational to Parton's life.
"Hard to put into words," Natalie admitted before urging fans not to miss it. With the song titles now adding context to her reflection, viewers have an even clearer reason to seek out the duet: two recognizable voices bringing worship and enduring affection into the same tribute.
The GMA Dove Awards are now available to stream on TBN and TBN+, including Amy and Natalie's performance honoring Dolly Parton.
