{
  "id": 4662050,
  "title": "Dolly Parton To Be Honored With Two-Day DOLLYFEST in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/dolly-parton-to-be-honored-with-two-day-dollyfest-in-2027",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T15:17:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/country/dolly-parton-honored-two-day-dollyfest-2027-london-nashville-1236328846/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dolly Parton, the renowned music icon, is set to be honored with the two-day DOLLYFEST festival, scheduled to take place in Nashville, Tennessee and London, England in consecutive weekends of 2027. Originally planned for January 2026, the festival has been transformed into an international, two-day, and double-weekend celebration of the multi-talented singer, songwriter, entertainer, philanthropist, author, and businesswoman. Danny Nozell, Founder and CEO of CTK Enterprises, stated, \"What Dolly started, we will ensure is brought to life.\" The festival, which will be announced with specific dates and potential performers in due time, aims to honor Parton's wishes, as she had taken a step back due to health challenges in August 2025. The event will pay tribute to Parton's career, which has seen her earn 25 No. 1 hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Parton's international career includes making her first European tour in 1977 and performing in London in 1983 and 2008, followed by her Live From London album in 2009. Her third European tour was announced in 2011. While other shows, programs, and events throughout the fall will honor Parton, DOLLYFEST is seen as the authentic celebration she envisioned, providing a platform for artists and fans worldwide to participate while giving everyone time to grieve and plan. Parton passed away on August 25 at the age of 80 in Nashville.",
  "summary": "The late music icon's estate has announced the two-day fest will take place in Nashville and London.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}