Multi-platinum recording artist and Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood performs with special guest Dolly Parton on CARRIE UNDERWOOD: AN ALL-STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL, a two-hour variety special airing Monday, Dec. 7 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. PICTURED L-R: Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood. CR: MICHAEL BECKER / FOX.

Dolly Parton has been a superstar for longer than Carrie Underwood has been alive. So, it’s not surprising that Parton can pick a winner when she sees and hears one. That’s why the Country Music legend was so eager to guest star on Underwood’s first TV special Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special.

Not only does Parton recognize the American Idol season four winner’s talent, but she’s also confident Underwood has earned her own permanent place in Country Music history.

Besides, Parton is a huge fan of variety TV and she knew singing with Underwood would be a blast.

Click onto two videos for Dolly Parton’s reasons for joining Carrie Underwood for her first television special.

Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special begins 8:00 p.m. ET/PT tonight on Fox.