Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London
Dolly Parton's estate says DollyFest will take the place of a traditional public memorial for the artist, just as she wanted.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Deadline · Aug 31, 2026 at 1:28 PM ET
- Coverage span: 1h 29m
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Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London(opens original report in a new tab)DeadlineTier B
Dolly Parton Estate Sets DollyFest Celebrations In Nashville & London(opens original report in a new tab)The Dolly Parton Estate has announced two DollyFest celebrations in honor of the late country music icon set for 2027 in Nashville and London, England. The Nashville celebration was initially planned as a multi-artist… — Deadline
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- Source authority
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