Dolly Parton's 80th Birthday Celebration: 'Opry Goes Dolly' Show Highlights and Festivities
Dolly Parton will be celebrating her 80th birthday in January 2026 with a special Grand Ole Opry show called "Opry Goes Dolly." Although she won't be able to attend in person due to health challenges, she recorded a video message expressing her gratitude to the artists and fans who will be celebrating her milestone birthday. The show will feature performances by artists like Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill, and Rhonda Vincent, focusing on Parton's 1980s hits like "9 to 5" and "Islands in the Stream." Parton assured fans that her health issues are not major and that she will return to her busy schedule once she has recovered. The Opry is planning various festivities to celebrate Parton's birthday, including fan experiences and photo opportunities with a Parton impersonator.