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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Maria Sherman

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Dollyfest is scheduled for 2027 heres everything to know - Caught on Camera

  • A two-day festival honoring Dolly Parton , titled Dollyfest, will take place across consecutive weekends in Nashville and London in 2027 following her death from cancer at age 80.
  • Originally planned for January 2026 to celebrate her 80th birthday , her estate repurposed Dollyfest to honor her legacy after her health declined in 2025.
  • Organizer Danny Nozell confirmed there will be no public memorial ceremony , adhering strictly to Parton's personal wishes.
  • The Associated Press confirmed that a private funeral service attended exclusively by immediate family took place on Friday.
  • Parton's great-niece, Lainey Parton, paid tribute on social media following the private service, remembering her relative for always making her feel supported.

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