### [2026-08-31](/feed/2026/08/31/index.md)

##### Death of Dolly Parton
# The estate of former American country singer Dolly Parton announces that two DollyFest festivals will be held next year in London, United Kingdom, and Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., to honor her life and legacy. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ywd9q3ywvo)

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