Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London
Summary
Dolly Parton's estate announced DollyFest, a two-day festival in London and Nashville planned for 2027 to honor her life and work. The festival replaces a traditional memorial and aims to celebrate Dolly Parton with music and events that she originally envisioned.Key Facts
- DollyFest will take place over two weekends in 2027 in both Nashville and London.
- The exact dates for DollyFest will be announced later.
- The event replaces a traditional public memorial for Dolly Parton, who died on August 25, 2023, at age 80 after cancer.
- Dolly Parton was buried in a private ceremony in Nashville alongside her late husband, Carl Dean.
- Dolly originally planned a similar event in early 2026 but canceled it due to her health.
- The festival will bring together artists and fans worldwide to celebrate Dolly’s music and legacy.
- Dolly Parton was a country music star, songwriter, philanthropist, and businesswoman with a career spanning seven decades.
- She won 10 Grammy awards and sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
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