The 2019 CMA Awards featured a stunning collaboration when Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, and Reba McEntire stepped onto the stage together. Their performance of “Those Memories of You” was an instant highlight, bringing together three of country music’s biggest voices.
The performance didn’t end there. The trio was later joined by other legendary women of country music—Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, and Tanya Tucker—for a medley that celebrated the strong women who have shaped the genre..
Those Memories of You” is a song from the iconic 1987 album Trio by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris. This performance was a tribute to the legendary “Queenston Trio,” and the three women delivered it with grace and power. The song’s poignant lyrics blended perfectly with their harmonies, showcasing each of their distinctive voices.
Before they sang, the three of them kicked off the evening with a lively and lighthearted monologue. They joked about the Performer of the Year nominees, including a moment highlighting Keith Urban, who was seen sitting with his wife, actress Nicole Kidman. Their playful banter was a nod to Underwood’s past years of hosting with Brad Paisley, with McEntire and Parton jokingly suggesting they could take his place.
