Overview
- Gov. Bill Lee’s proclamation sets Jan. 19 as Dolly Parton Day, citing her artistic achievements, service and the Imagination Library’s global impact.
- Released Jan. 16, Parton’s reimagined “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” features Miley Cyrus, Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire and Queen Latifah, with proceeds benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
- Parton celebrated on Instagram Monday as friends and institutions including the Grand Ole Opry sent birthday tributes, and she reiterated she feels “just getting started.”
- After postponing a Las Vegas residency in September for medical procedures, Parton told fans in an October video she was OK and later skipped an Opry tribute during her ongoing recovery.
- Coverage notes reports that she could return to live performance in September 2026 following the earlier postponements.