Dolly Parton buried beside husband Carl Dean in Nashville
Dolly Parton has been laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville, next to her late husband Carl Dean, following a private family funeral on Friday. The country music legend died earlier in the week aged 80, prompting tributes from family, fellow musicians and fans around the world, including candlelight vigils in US cities such as Seattle. Her great-niece Lainey Parton shared an emotional message describing her as a loving "granny" who encouraged her dreams, while a cemetery obituary praised her wit, warmth and seven-decade musical legacy.
On Saturday, a tribute concert at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry featured performances from Parton's niece Jada Star, Carly Pearce and a surprise appearance by Jelly Roll for a group rendition of 9 to 5. Tennessee's governor announced plans to name Nashville International Airport after Parton, and her family has asked for donations to her Imagination Library book charity in lieu of flowers. In the UK, 9 to 5 is on course to top the singles chart this week, though declining streaming numbers mean it may not hold the position by Friday's final chart.
- Dolly Parton buried beside husband Carl Dean in Nashville
- Grand Ole Opry hosted tribute concert with Jelly Roll, Carly Pearce
- Nashville airport may be renamed after Parton
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Originally published by BBC World as “Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville”.