
Country music legend won’t attend 80th birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry
Key Points:
- Dolly Parton will not attend her 80th birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry on January 17, with the event featuring performances honoring her iconic 1980s era.
- The celebration, titled “Opry Goes Dolly,” will include appearances by Vince Gill, Lainey Wilson, Rhonda Vincent, and Trannie Anderson.
- Parton expressed gratitude and regret for missing the event, sending her love and best wishes to attendees via a message on the Opry’s Instagram.
- The singer recently postponed her Las Vegas residency to September 2026 due to health challenges related to a kidney stone infection.
- The birthday event will offer themed activities such as cupcakes, a giant birthday card for fans











