Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
BBC • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The singer passed away at the age of 80, with a private family funeral held in Nashville on Friday; her granddaughter Lainey Parton shared an emotional tribute highlighting her grandmother's love, support, and belief in her dreams.
- An obituary from Woodlawn Memorial Park praised her timeless music, prolific songwriting, and legacy of kindness, encouraging donations to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program providing free books to children.
- A tribute concert took place at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House, featuring performances by Parton's niece Jada Star, Carly Pearce, and a surprise appearance by country star Jelly Roll, culminating in a group rendition of "9 to 5."
- Following Parton's death, her song "9 to 5" is poised to reach number one on the UK singles chart due to a surge in streaming by fans.
