Dolly Parton to Miss 80th Birthday Celebration at Grand Ole Opry, Sending Love Instead.
In a video message posted on the Grand Ole Opry's Instagram page, country music icon Dolly Parton revealed that she won't be attending her 80th birthday celebration at the iconic venue in Nashville on January 17. The milestone marks an important day for the legendary singer-songwriter, and fans had been eagerly awaiting her presence.
Parton expressed her gratitude to the Grand Ole Opry family for coming together to celebrate her life and music. While she won't be there in person, she vowed to "send you all my love" on what promises to be a special day. The ceremony is set to feature performances by Opry members Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill, Rhonda Vincent, and songwriter Trannie Anderson.
The event, titled "Opry Goes Dolly," will pay homage to Parton's 1980s era and offer an array of tributes, including birthday cupcakes, a giant birthday card for fans to sign, photo opportunities with a Dolly impersonator, and "Dolly-themed" drinks. The news comes after several months of uncertainty surrounding the singer's health, following rumors about her condition circulating online.
In October, Parton addressed these rumors directly in a video message, stating that she was not dying and that there was no reason to believe God had done with her work. Her announcement on Thursday (January 8) has left fans disappointed but grateful for a glimpse into the plans being made to honor her legacy.
The Grand Ole Opry's event is sure to be an unforgettable celebration of Dolly Parton's remarkable life and career, even if she can't be there in person to join in.
In a video message posted on the Grand Ole Opry's Instagram page, country music icon Dolly Parton revealed that she won't be attending her 80th birthday celebration at the iconic venue in Nashville on January 17. The milestone marks an important day for the legendary singer-songwriter, and fans had been eagerly awaiting her presence.
Parton expressed her gratitude to the Grand Ole Opry family for coming together to celebrate her life and music. While she won't be there in person, she vowed to "send you all my love" on what promises to be a special day. The ceremony is set to feature performances by Opry members Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill, Rhonda Vincent, and songwriter Trannie Anderson.
The event, titled "Opry Goes Dolly," will pay homage to Parton's 1980s era and offer an array of tributes, including birthday cupcakes, a giant birthday card for fans to sign, photo opportunities with a Dolly impersonator, and "Dolly-themed" drinks. The news comes after several months of uncertainty surrounding the singer's health, following rumors about her condition circulating online.
In October, Parton addressed these rumors directly in a video message, stating that she was not dying and that there was no reason to believe God had done with her work. Her announcement on Thursday (January 8) has left fans disappointed but grateful for a glimpse into the plans being made to honor her legacy.
The Grand Ole Opry's event is sure to be an unforgettable celebration of Dolly Parton's remarkable life and career, even if she can't be there in person to join in.
this is so sad but also really sweet that Dolly is still thinking about her fans on her special day 
I think its kinda cool that they're doing all these fun things for her tho, like the giant birthday card and Dolly-themed drinks 
its a great way to celebrate her life and legacy 
... 80th birthday is a big deal and it's gonna be super sad not to see her at the grand ole opry 
. fans are still gonna have an amazing time celebrating her life and music, and it's so cool that they're doing all these fun tributes 
... can't wait to see what's in store for her legacy at the opry goes dolly event 
but I think it's super sweet that she sent a love message instead. She must be feelin' pretty down about not bein' able to celebrate herself, but at least her fans get to be part of somethin' special 
. I love how they're makin' the whole thing "Opry Goes Dolly" - it's gonna be so much fun! And omg, a giant birthday card for fans to sign? That's just genius 
. Can't wait for January 17th! 
. But on the bright side, Lainey Wilson and Vince Gill are performing? That's awesome! 
hope they make it a day 2 remember!
... You gotta start making decisions about which events are worth showing up for 
, but you can still send love from beyond the grave 
It's all about priorities, right?
. I mean, can you imagine anything more iconic than a giant birthday card with fan signatures? 
And those Dolly-themed drinks? Yaaas, please pour me one ASAP 
i mean we cant expect her to put herself through that when she's been dealing with health issues for months anyway. "opry goes dolly" sounds like so much fun tho, i hope they get a good crowd and make it an unforgettable day for fans everywhere 
. The whole "Opry Goes Dolly" thing sounds like a blast 
- all those tributes and special touches are gonna make it an epic celebration for fans! Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill, Rhonda Vincent, and Trannie Anderson should be able to bring the house down 
. At 80 years young, Dolly's got some serious life experience to draw from - I'm sure she'll still bring the party vibes via her love messages 
!
. Still, it's great that the Opry crew is makin' sure to give her a big ol' love shoutout from afar