India, Sept. 17 -- Christie's announced an online-only charity auction - NASHVILLE: An Auction to benefit ACM Lifting Lives COVID-19 Response Fund - led by a Swarovski-crystal bedazzled four-string dulcimer, owned by Dolly Parton for 30 years. It's accompanied by its original stand and used by the artist as she celebrated her 50th anniversary performing at the Grand Ole Opry in 2019. The dulcimer is estimated at $50,000-1,00,000 and leads a sale featuring items generously donated by country music's biggest names, including Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Marty Stuart, Bernie Taupin, and Trisha Yearwood.

The auction received a special mention during the live broadcast of the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards hosted by Keith Urban on Wednesd...