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Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private burial in Nashville on Friday, three days after the country music legend died at age 80.

Dolly Parton, the beloved “Queen of Country,” died Aug. 25 at 80 after “bravely facing a brief battle with cancer,” her publicist said.

The country music icon died aged 80 on Aug 25 after a “brief battle with cancer”, and three days later, her family gathered for an intimate funeral at Nashville’s Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, where she rests beside her husband Carl Dean, who died in March 2025 aged 82.

Followingher death on Aug. 25at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer, the country music icon was laid to rest in a private funeral for her immediate family,just as she’d requestedbefore her passing. 

Greene County Public Library Executive Director Karl Colon reflects on Dolly Parton’s childhood literacy legacy and the global impact of her Imagination Library, which has distributed more than 300 million books.

As the world grieves the passing of country icon Dolly Parton, many seem to be turning to her music to heal.

Following her death on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer, the country music icon was laid to rest in a private funeral for her immediate family, just as she’d requested before her passing.

The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Dolly Parton‘s extraordinary life and country-music legacy with a special tribute show tonight on Saturday, August 29 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.

From heartfelt tributes to exciting new collaborations, it’s been a big week in Nashville entertainment news. Here’s a look at the stories you need to know, from Dolly Parton’s passing and the outpouring of love from fans, to new Opry inductions and more.

Dolly Parton, the beloved “Queen of Country,” died Aug. 25 at 80 after “bravely facing a brief battle with cancer,” her publicist said.