Dolly Parton Estate Announces 2-Day Festival 'Dollyfest' to Celebrate Her Legacy
Team Dolly says the two-day festival will honor Parton’s legacy and replace a traditional memorial, with tickets and dates to come later.
- On Monday, the estate of Dolly Parton announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival in Nashville, Tennessee and London, England in 2027, celebrating the global icon who died of cancer last week at age 80.
- Originally planned for Parton's 80th birthday in January 2026 with her as performer and host, the festival was postponed after she stepped back in August 2025 due to health challenges.
- Danny Nozell, longtime business partner and CEO of CTK Enterprises, stated Parton did not want a traditional memorial, emphasizing the festival represents 'What Dolly Would Do' rather than a solemn public occasion.
- A private service was held Friday attended only by immediate family, per The Associated Press, with no public ceremony per Parton's wishes. Great-niece Lainey Parton posted a tribute on Instagram Saturday.
- Specific dates and ticket information for Dollyfest remain forthcoming, with fans able to sign up at www.dollyparton.com for additional details as the estate finalizes the celebration.
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Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival 'Dollyfest' following a private ceremony
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton‘s not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027. According to a press release, the festival was originally scheduled to take place in January 2026 — around her 80th birthday — and was going to feature Parton as a performer and host. Now, it will serve as a celebration of her legacy. “We had the v…
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By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton ‘s not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027. According to a press release, the festival was originally scheduled to take place in January 2026 — around her 80th birthday — and was going to feature Parton as a performer and host. Now, it will serve as a celebration of her l…
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ following a private ceremony
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton 's not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027.
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