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Sold-Out Opry Dolly Parton Tribute Raises for Imagination Library

8/31/2026

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Opry Honors Dolly

Grand Ole Opry hosted Dolly Parton tribute concert on Aug. 29, 2026 in Nashville.
Carly Pearce opened with “Those Memories of You,” a Parton-Emmylou Harris duet.
Kathy Mattea performed “Jolene,” and Ketch Secor with Molly Tuttle sang “Just Someone I Used to Know.”
Jelly Roll made a surprise appearance; proceeds from the sold-out show were pledged to Parton’s Imagination Library literacy program.

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Dolly National Tribute

Tennessee lawmakers are debating a “9 to 5 Day” on Sept. 25 to honor Dolly Parton.
Governor Bill Lee is advancing a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport after Parton.
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff for a week after her death.
The Empire State Building was illuminated in pink as a nationwide tribute.

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Opry Honors Dolly

Grand Ole Opry hosted Dolly Parton tribute concert on Aug. 29, 2026 in Nashville.
Carly Pearce opened with “Those Memories of You,” a Parton-Emmylou Harris duet.
Kathy Mattea performed “Jolene,” and Ketch Secor with Molly Tuttle sang “Just Someone I Used to Know.”
Jelly Roll made a surprise appearance; proceeds from the sold-out show were pledged to Parton’s Imagination Library literacy program.

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