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Updated · TODAY · Sep 1
Little Big Town Eyes 2-Day Dollyfest 2027 as Band Shares Tribute to Dolly Parton
Updated
Updated · TODAY · Sep 1

Little Big Town Eyes 2-Day Dollyfest 2027 as Band Shares Tribute to Dolly Parton

3 articles · Updated · TODAY · Sep 1

Summary

  • Little Big Town said it plans to join Dollyfest in 2027, the two-day Nashville and London festival announced by Dolly Parton’s estate after her Aug. 25 death at 80.
  • Karen Fairchild said the band has already reached out to Parton’s agents, while Kimberly Schlapman called another tribute performance a chance to honor an artist the group grew up idolizing.
  • Schlapman used a TODAY appearance to recall Parton meeting her 9-year-old daughter Dolly Grace—named after the singer—and shared how Parton would ask, “How’s my Dolly?”
  • The band’s connection to Parton also included a 2019 Grammy tribute performance, and Dollyfest now offers a larger public memorial to celebrate her life and legacy in 2027.

Insights

Dolly Parton refused a traditional memorial for a massive 2027 festival, but how will Dollyfest actually capture her unique, larger-than-life spirit?
With country stars like Little Big Town mourning her loss, what hidden influences did Dolly Parton leave on their upcoming album?
Beyond the music and glamorous outfits, what secret philanthropic plans did Dolly Parton leave behind to secure her global legacy?