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Grand Ole Opry tribute to Dolly Parton

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Dolly Parton’s family requested a private funeral, while a public Grand Ole Opry tribute was scheduled for August 29, 2026. The report does not say whether the tribute took place or concluded, so its proceedings and immediate responses remain unreported as of August 29.

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    1. Update 1Dolly Parton: A Private Funeral, A Public Farewell

    The story so far

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      Dolly Parton: A Private Funeral, A Public Farewell

      She was buried beside her husband on Friday. By Saturday, the Opry — and the country — was singing her back.

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    History

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    Who's involved

    People

    • Carl Thomas Deanhusband of Dolly Parton1 report
    • Dolly PartonAmerican singer-songwriter (1946–2026)1 report
    • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
    • Stella PartonAmerican country singer1 report

    Places

    • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA1 report
    • Dollywood's DreamMore Resort & Spa2525 DreamMore Wy, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA1 report
    • Grand Ole Opry600 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville, TN 37214, USA1 report
    • NashvilleNashville, TN, USA1 report
    • St. James Theatre246 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USA1 report
    • Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center2220 Pierce Ave, Nashville, TN 37232, USA1 report

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