Dolly Parton’s manager drops lawsuit against nephew

Dolly Parton's longtime manager, Danny Nozell, has withdrawn a lawsuit against her nephew, Bryan Seaver, over allegations of extortion and threats to the singer's estate. The lawsuit, filed in September, accused Seaver and his security company of attempting to extort money from the estate, which includes Dollywood, a hotel, and a museum.

According to the Associated Press, Nozell moved to dismiss the complaint against Seaver and his security company in a Tennessee court, indicating the case would be dismissed without prejudice. The lawsuit stemmed from a temporary restraining order granted to Parton's estate, which accused Seaver of threatening business associates and employees.

Seaver denied the allegations, stating that his private messages were taken out of context and that he was disputing an unpaid bill of $251,000 for security services. The lawsuit was withdrawn ahead of a scheduled hearing to consider extending the restraining order. Parton, who died in August at the age of 80, was a successful country music star and businesswoman.