Dolly Parton Honored with 2024 PEACE Through Music Award

The U.S. State Department and Recording Academy recognize Parton for her global impact on peace and cultural exchange.

Dolly Parton has been awarded the 2024 PEACE Through Music Award, celebrating her role in promoting peace and mutual understanding through music.
The award is part of the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, launched by the U.S. State Department and the Recording Academy in 2023.
Parton's Imagination Library and her contributions to public health, including the funding of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, were highlighted as part of her service to communities worldwide.
In 2025, Parton will embark on a worldwide embassy tour to engage in discussions about peace, democracy, and expanding access to education and economic opportunities.
The award ceremony took place at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, where Parton expressed her gratitude through a video message.