Overview
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued an official proclamation naming Jan. 19, 2026 as Dolly Parton Day, citing her achievements and extensive philanthropy.
- Released Jan. 16, the reimagined ‘Light of a Clear Blue Morning’ marks the song’s 50th year and features Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, Queen Latifah and Miley Cyrus.
- David Foster plays piano on the new recording, with backing from the Christ Church Choir, expanding the track into a multi-artist celebration.
- Parton has limited public appearances after 2025 medical procedures and reassured fans in an October video that she is OK.
- Birthday tributes included a video of Bono sending a live bagpiper to serenade her as she marked the occasion privately.