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Dolly Parton estate announces Dollyfest 2027 festival in Nashville and London after private funeral

Dolly Parton's estate announces Dollyfest, a two-day Nashville and London festival for 2027 honoring the singer, who died of cancer at age 80.

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Dolly Parton's estate announced Dollyfest, a two-day music festival in Nashville and London to be held in 2027, as a celebration of her legacy. [1] Dolly Parton, the American singer-songwriter and entertainer, died of cancer in late August 2026 at age 80, as reported by The Associated Press in this article published on 2026-08-31. [2] Dolly Parton died on August 25 at the age of 80 after health issues prevented her from realizing her festival plans. [3] According to a press release from Dolly Parton's estate, Dollyfest was originally planned for January 2026 around Parton's 80th birthday and was to feature her as a performer and host, and it now serves as a celebration of her legacy. [4] Danny Nozell, founder and CEO of the company CTK Enterprises, said in a statement that in August 2025 Dolly Parton had to step back due to her initial health challenges, and that Dollyfest represents 'WDWD (What Dolly Would Do!)' for the public. [5] Danny Nozel, Parton's longtime manager, stated that the festival was originally planned for January 2026 to celebrate her 80th birthday but was delayed due to her health problems. [6] Danny Nozell said that Dolly Parton wanted the festival to happen and that it is authentic to her, serving as a way for fans to celebrate her while giving everyone time to grieve. [7] The festival was originally planned for January 2026 in Nashville with Dolly Parton intended to perform and host, but was postponed due to her health issues. [8] The festival is scheduled to take place across two consecutive weekends in both cities, with specific dates to be announced later. [9] Dolly Parton's heirs issued a statement announcing that DollyFest will be a global festival held in Nashville and London. [10]
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  1. Dolly Parton's estate announced Dollyfest, a two-day music festival in Nashville and London to be held in 2027, as a celebration of her legacy. · Winnipeg Free Press
  2. Dolly Parton, the American singer-songwriter and entertainer, died of cancer in late August 2026 at age 80, as reported by The Associated Press in this article published on 2026-08-31. · Winnipeg Free Press
  3. Dolly Parton died on August 25 at the age of 80 after health issues prevented her from realizing her festival plans. · Caracol Radio
  4. According to a press release from Dolly Parton's estate, Dollyfest was originally planned for January 2026 around Parton's 80th birthday and was to feature her as a performer and host, and it now serves as a celebration of her legacy. · Winnipeg Free Press
  5. Danny Nozell, founder and CEO of the company CTK Enterprises, said in a statement that in August 2025 Dolly Parton had to step back due to her initial health challenges, and that Dollyfest represents 'WDWD (What Dolly Would Do!)' for the public. · Winnipeg Free Press
  6. Danny Nozel, Parton's longtime manager, stated that the festival was originally planned for January 2026 to celebrate her 80th birthday but was delayed due to her health problems. · Nezavisne novine
  7. Danny Nozell said that Dolly Parton wanted the festival to happen and that it is authentic to her, serving as a way for fans to celebrate her while giving everyone time to grieve. · Consequence
  8. The festival was originally planned for January 2026 in Nashville with Dolly Parton intended to perform and host, but was postponed due to her health issues. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  9. The festival is scheduled to take place across two consecutive weekends in both cities, with specific dates to be announced later. · BBC News
  10. Dolly Parton's heirs issued a statement announcing that DollyFest will be a global festival held in Nashville and London. · El Informador
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