Dolly Parton and Elton John Deliver Historic Performance at the 2005 CMA Awards In November 2005, Madison Square Garden in New York City hosted one of the most memorable moments in the history of the Country Music Association Awards (CMA). On that night, two global music icons, Dolly Parton and Elton John, joined forces in a powerful duet that left a lasting mark on fans and critics alike. The pair performed two songs: “Turn the Lights Out When You Leave”, from Elton John’s album Peachtree Road,