The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Opry member Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with its fourth annual ‘Opry Goes Dolly’ show on January 17th – two days before Parton’s actual 80th birthday – at the Grand Ole Opry House.
Opry Goes Dolly will celebrate Dolly’s 80th birthday by highlighting songs from her “iconic 1980s era” plus other classics from her legendary catalogue, in addition to Dolly-themed events, photo ops and more. The Opry posted on social media the details for the show, sharing that Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill, Rhonda Vincent and songwriter Trannie Anderson will take the stage in Parton’s honor, with additional performers will be announced at a later date.
Parton will not attend the event in person; however, the country legend said in a recorded message: “Well hey there, Grand Ole Opry family! I just wanted to say how much it means to me that you’re all coming together again this year to celebrate my big ol’ birthday with some of my songs. Some of my favorite memories happened right here on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. And I wish I could be there in person, but I’ll be sending you all my love for sure. So, you have the best night ever.”
A press release states that other plans to celebrate Parton’s birthday include cupcakes at Opry House daytime tours, a birthday card for fans to sign, photos with a Dolly impersonator, and more. The release also notes that tickets are available now, and $5 from every ticket sold to the January 17th show will be donated to Parton’s Imagination Library, a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.
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