Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London
- Dolly Parton's estate has announced a festival honouring the life and legacy of the late singer, set for London and Nashville.
- The "star-studded" two-day DollyFest will happen across two consecutive weekends in both cities in 2027, her estate said in a Monday press release, adding that the specific dates will be announced later.
- Parton herself dreamed up an earlier version of the event, where she would host and perform alongside other artists, but the original January 2026 event was called off before it was announced publicly, due to Parton's health struggles, her estate said.
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- Dolly Parton's estate has announced a festival honouring the life and legacy of the late singer, set for London and Nashville.
- The "star-studded" two-day DollyFest will happen across two consecutive weekends in both cities in 2027, her estate said in a Monday press release, adding that the specific dates will be announced later.
- Parton herself dreamed up an earlier version of the event, where she would host and perform alongside other artists, but the original January 2026 event was called off before it was announced publicly, due to Parton's health struggles, her estate said.
Sources: BBC News