In brief
Dolly Parton passed away at 80 and was buried in Nashville beside her late husband Carl Dean. A private family funeral preceded a tribute concert at the Grand Ole Opry, where nieces Jada Star and Lainey Parton honored her memory. The event featured performances by Jelly Roll and Carly Pearce, and the nation’s response included U.K. chart success for "9 to 5" and a move to rename Nashville International Airport. Parton’s charitable legacy, notably the Imagination Library, was highlighted with calls for donations. The obituary at Woodlawn Memorial Park highlighted her music, kindness, and lasting impact.
Country music legend Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80, was laid to rest in Nashville’s Woodlawn Memorial Park beside her late husband, Carl Dean. The private family funeral took place the day before a tribute concert that celebrated her lifetime of music and generosity.
Tribute concert highlights: The Grand Ole Opry stage hosted performances by Parton’s niece Jada Star and cousin Lainey Parton, who paid emotional tributes via Instagram. Star sang the duet "The Orchard" from the album Smoky Mountain DNA, while Lainey expressed gratitude for the support she had received in pursuing her career.
Jelly Roll made a surprise appearance during the finale with Carly Pearce for a rendition of "9 to 5." The performance sparked a surge in UK streams, temporarily placing the song at number one on the Official Charts.
In a nod to Parton’s philanthropic legacy, the Tennessee governor announced plans to rename the Nashville International Airport in her honor. The public’s response included a surge in donations to Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that sends free books to children.
The obituary released by Woodlawn Memorial Park underscored Parton’s enduring influence, describing her as a symbol of kindness, resilience, and love. It requested donations in lieu of flowers to support the Imagination Library.
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