Dolly Parton
Grand Ole Opry Honors Late Nation Star …
Donates to Her Library
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August 30, 2026
7:15 AM PDT
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The Grand Ole Opry paid tribute to Dolly Parton Saturday night time … bringing collectively nation stars for an emotional celebration of the late icon’s life and legacy.
The Opry devoted its recurrently scheduled Saturday night time present to Parton, honoring her decades-long connection to the legendary Nashville establishment and her monumental affect on nation music.
In keeping with a press launch, a portion of each ticket bought for the present will probably be donated to Parton’s Creativeness Library, the literacy program that has turn into one in all her most enduring philanthropic legacies.
Among the many night time’s performers was Carly Pearce, who acquired her begin at Dollywood and was personally invited by Parton to turn into an Opry member in 2021. Pearce carried out “These Reminiscences of You” whereas marking her fifth anniversary as an Opry member.
Kathy Mattea carried out “Jolene” in Parton’s reminiscence, whereas Ketch Secor and Molly Tuttle teamed up for “Simply Somebody I Used to Know.” Dan Tyminski additionally devoted “Smile When You are Alone” to Parton, saying her voice would have been excellent for the track.
The tribute featured a number of different performances, together with T. Graham Brown singing “Beulah Land,” Belle Frantz making her Opry debut with “The place No One Stands Alone,” Channing Wilson performing “My Tennessee Mountain Residence” and Parton’s niece, Jada Star, singing “The Orchard.”
The celebs then gathered for a large finale, performing Parton’s traditional “9 to five.” Opry member Jelly Roll made a shock look, becoming a member of the group onstage. The night ended with an emotional video of Parton performing “I Will At all times Love You,” because the performers and backstage company watched collectively.
As we beforehand reported, Dolly died final week on the age of 80. The information got here as a shock, with sources telling us she had been hospitalized in Nashville after coping with well being issues.
Parton’s loss of life marked the tip of a profession spanning greater than six a long time. She had been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for greater than 50 years and left an unlimited mark on music, leisure and philanthropy.
Saturday night time’s tribute gave the Opry household an opportunity to rejoice that legacy — with Parton’s personal music serving because the emotional centerpiece of the night time.
