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Dolly Parton’s Estate Announces New Releases After Her Death

8/27/2026

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Dolly Parton Dies

Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer on August 25, 2026.
Manager Danny Nozell said she worked until her death and had a decades-long project roadmap.
The estate announced unreleased music, products, books and experiences will launch and requested Imagination Library donations.
Upcoming launches include SongTeller Hotel stays (Sept 14), Dolly Dolls (Sept 15), Cup of Ambition coffee (Sept 29) and a museum (Sept 29).

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Stars Honor Dolly

Elton John, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé publicly honored Dolly Parton.
Miley Cyrus called Parton her “angel” godmother during a televised tribute.
The Empire State Building, Willis Tower and Pacific Park Ferris Wheel lit pink to honor Parton.
Fans gathered at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stops on September 13 for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

History

Historical Context

Parton launched the Dollywood Foundation in 1988 and created Imagination Library in 1995 to mail a free book each month to children, a model that expanded to 1,600 communities across five countries. By February 2018 the program celebrated its 100-millionth book, a milestone highlighted by nationwide events that echo earlier public-support campaigns for literacy.

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Dolly Parton Dies

Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer on August 25, 2026.
Manager Danny Nozell said she worked until her death and had a decades-long project roadmap.
The estate announced unreleased music, products, books and experiences will launch and requested Imagination Library donations.
Upcoming launches include SongTeller Hotel stays (Sept 14), Dolly Dolls (Sept 15), Cup of Ambition coffee (Sept 29) and a museum (Sept 29).

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