Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. The singer had been struggling with her health for a while and has now joined her husband, Carl Dean, in heaven. Amid her passing, the entertainment industry has been heartbroken, paying their respects to the country legend. And now, the biggest stage in country music, the Grand Ole Opry, has announced it will honor the star.
The Grand Ole Opry to honor Dolly Parton with a special on August 29, 2026
The Grand Ole Opry will be giving Dolly Parton a special sendoff. According to TMZ, the country music’s biggest platform has decided to dedicate its entire Saturday night, August 29, 2026, show to the country music legend following her death. The Opry told the outlet that the weekend show will honor Dolly’s life, legacy, and her immeasurable contribution to country music.
The Grand Ole Opry revealed that Carly Pearce will be among the artists scheduled to take the stage for the tribute night. For the unversed, Carly’s involvement makes the show even more meaningful as she got her start performing at Dollywood, and Dolly herself surprised Carly in 2021 with an invitation to become an official Grand Ole Opry member.
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