The 2026 VMAs paid tribute to George Michael with performances by Sombr, Raye, Teddy Swims, and Adam Lambert. They performed hits like "Father Figure," "Faith," and "Careless Whisper," celebrating Michael's lasting impact on music.

Kacey Musgraves honored Dolly Parton at the VMAs with a moving performance of "I Will Always Love You." The tribute began with a video of Parton, transitioning to Musgraves' live rendition. Parton, who died in August, is celebrated for her music and philanthropy.

Kacey Musgraves honored Dolly Parton at the VMAs with a moving performance of "I Will Always Love You." The tribute began with a video of Parton, transitioning to Musgraves' live rendition. Parton, who died in August, is celebrated for her music and philanthropy.

Kacey Musgraves honored Dolly Parton at the VMAs with a moving performance of "I Will Always Love You." The tribute began with a video of Parton, transitioning to Musgraves' live rendition. Parton, who died in August, is celebrated for her music and philanthropy.

Kacey Musgraves honored Dolly Parton at the VMAs with a moving performance of "I Will Always Love You." The tribute began with a video of Parton, transitioning to Musgraves' live rendition. Parton, who died in August, is celebrated for her music and philanthropy.

Kacey Musgraves honored Dolly Parton at the VMAs with a moving performance of "I Will Always Love You." The tribute began with a video of Parton, transitioning to Musgraves' live rendition. Parton, who died in August, is celebrated for her music and philanthropy.

Kacey Musgraves honored Dolly Parton at the VMAs with a moving performance of "I Will Always Love You." The tribute began with a video of Parton, transitioning to Musgraves' live rendition. Parton, who died in August, is celebrated for her music and philanthropy.