DollyFest Announced for Nashville and London in 2027
Dolly Parton's estate has revealed plans for DollyFest, a festival honoring the legendary singer's life and contributions to music. The event is scheduled to take place over two weekends in 2027, in both Nashville and London, as a replacement for a previously planned memorial that was canceled. Parton, who passed away at the age of 80 on August 25 following a battle with cancer, was buried in Nashville's Woodlawn Memorial Park. According to festival organizer Danny Nozell, Parton envisioned a lively celebration, and her estate has stated that this festival embodies her desire to connect with fans worldwide.
Key facts
- DollyFest is a two-day festival honoring Dolly Parton, set for 2027 in Nashville and London.
- The festival will occur across two consecutive weekends in both cities.
- Dolly Parton died on 25 August at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
- A private family funeral was held in Nashville, where she was buried next to her husband Carl Dean at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum.
- DollyFest replaces a traditional public memorial, as Parton did not want one.
- The original January 2026 event was canceled due to Parton's health struggles.
- Danny Nozell, founder and CEO of CTK Enterprises, is the organizer.
- Parton won 10 Grammy awards and sold over 100 million records worldwide.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- CTK Enterprises
- Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum
Locations
- Nashville
- London
- Tennessee
- Smoky Mountains