DollyFest Announced in Nashville and London to Honor Dolly Parton

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A festival called DollyFest has been announced to celebrate the life of country music legend Dolly Parton. The event will be held in both Nashville and London, marking a departure from a conventional public memorial service. Parton's estate confirmed that the festival format was in line with the artist's own wishes. DollyFest is intended to serve as the primary tribute to Parton in place of a traditional farewell ceremony.

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