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.
Dolly Parton's estate has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival scheduled for 2027, following the iconic singer's passing at age 80 due to cancer. Originally planned for January 2026 to mark her 80th birthday, the festival will now serve as a celebration of Parton's legacy. The announcement comes after Parton had to step back from the event in August 2025 following health challenges.
Organizer Danny Nozell, from CTK Enterprises, stated that while the public is encouraged to celebrate Dolly in various ways, a traditional memorial was not what Dolly wanted. A private service was held for Parton on Friday, attended only by her immediate family, with no public ceremony planned as per her wishes. Parton's great-niece, Lainey, expressed her emotions in a heartfelt Instagram post, recounting how her grandmother always made her feel like she was enough and believed in her dreams.
Tickets and specific event dates for Dollyfest will be released soon, and fans can sign up to receive updates at www.dollyparton.com.
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