nuAug 31, 2026, 19:26

Dolly Parton festival coming to Nashville and London next year

A festival celebrating the life and career of the late country legend Dolly Parton will be held in Nashville and London in 2027. The event, which fulfills the artist's personal wishes for a celebratory tribute, replaces a traditional memorial service following her passing last week at age 80.

A two-day festival honoring the late country music icon Dolly Parton is scheduled to take place in Nashville and London in 2027. The event will be held over two consecutive weekends, with specific dates to be announced later. This festival replaces a traditional public memorial service, following the singer's wishes to celebrate her life through music and community engagement instead of a formal funeral setting. Dolly Parton, a renowned singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, passed away last Tuesday at the age of 80 following a battle with cancer. She was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Nashville this past Friday, where she was interred in a crypt beside her husband, Carl Dean. Organizers, including Danny Nozell, stated that the festival was a concept developed by Parton herself, aiming to create an authentic experience for fans and fellow musicians worldwide to pay tribute to her extensive seventy-year career, which included hits like Jolene and I Will Always Love You.

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