{"id":878406,"date":"2026-08-31T16:24:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T16:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/878406\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T16:24:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T16:24:15","slug":"dolly-parton-laid-to-rest-alongside-husband-in-nashville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/878406\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dolly Parton has been laid to rest, the music legend’s great-niece has said.<\/p>\n

The singer had a private family funeral in Nashville on Friday, following her death earlier in the week at the age of 80.<\/p>\n

She has been placed next to her late husband, Carl Dean, at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in the Tennessee city.<\/p>\n

Lainey Parton posted an emotional tribute<\/a> a day after the burial, saying: “It still doesn’t feel real that she’s gone. I’m going to miss her voice, her laugh, her hugs, and just knowing she was there.”<\/p>\n

Watch: The BBC’s Helena Humphrey was in Nashville with fans as they paid tribute to Dolly Parton.<\/p>\n

‘She believed in me’<\/p>\n

She referred to Parton as “granny” and wrote: “Because she couldn’t have kids of her own, she always made us feel like we were hers. She loved us that way, and I’ll forever be grateful for that.”<\/p>\n

Lainey remembered: “From the time I was little, my granny always had a way of making me feel like I was enough. She never made my dreams feel too big or made me feel like I couldn’t do something. She believed in me before I even knew how to believe in myself.”<\/p>\n

Lainey also remembered how Parton had supported her through beauty school, explaining: “She didn’t just tell me to chase my dreams, she helped me get there.”<\/p>\n

She thanked those who have sent messages and flowers.<\/p>\n

“I feel incredibly lucky that I got to call her my granny,” she added. “Thank you for always believing in me, loving me, and making me feel like I could do anything. I love you, Granny. Always.”<\/p>\n

\"An<\/p>\n

Candlelight vigils have been held in US cities including Seattle, where this tribute was placed [Getty Images]<\/p>\n

An obituary posted by Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum<\/a> remembered “her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family”.<\/p>\n

It continued: “Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, kindness, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place.”<\/p>\n

It added: “In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.” The Imagination Library was Parton’s scheme to send free books to young children.<\/p>\n

Amelia Young, a reporter for Nashville’s NewsChannel 5, posted photos of flowers<\/a> and a book of condolence at the tomb, which features a brass plaque showing Parton and Dean’s names and engravings of their childhood homes.<\/p>\n

\"Jada<\/p>\n

Parton’s niece Jada Star performed during the Grand Ole Opry tribute [Reuters]<\/p>\n

On Saturday, one of Parton’s nieces, Jada Star, performed as part of a tribute concert at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, regarded as the home of country music.<\/p>\n

Star performed her song The Orchard, which she recorded with her aunt in 2024 on the album Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables.<\/p>\n

“I am walking around in a fog of sadness, like all of you have,” Star posted before the performance alongside a broken heart emoji. “I do not take this honor lightly.”<\/p>\n

\"Jelly<\/p>\n

Jelly Roll joined Carly Pearce during the tribute show [Reuters]<\/p>\n

Country superstar Jelly Roll made a surprise appearance during the event’s finale – a group performance of Parton’s 9 to 5 – while other participants included Carly Pearce, who has gone from being a performer at Parton’s Dollywood theme park to a Grammy-winning singer.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Tennessee’s governor has announced plans to name Nashville International Airport after Parton.<\/p>\n

In the UK, 9 to 5 is on course to be number one in the singles chart this week, according to the Official Chart Company, after fans streamed it in big numbers following Parton’s death.<\/p>\n

However, its streaming numbers have begun to decline, meaning it may not remain in the number one spot when the final chart is announced on Friday.<\/p>\n