Photo from Dolly Parton's Instagram.
It's Dolly Parton's birthday, y'all! What better way to celebrate than with a Dolly-themed bash. See 5 ways to help honor the queen of country music's 77th birthday:
Opry Goes Dolly
The Grand Ole Opry is going Dolly! Join the Opry on January 21 for one of two shows which will include Dolly tributes and other fun. The Opry is set to spotlight hits from Dolly's 1977 album “Here You Come Again,” her first platinum album and a crossover smash. Artists scheduled for the January 21 shows include Chapel Hart, The Fairfield Four, Caitlyn Smith, Marty Stuart, and Chris Young. $5 from every ticket sold to both of the shows will be donated to the Opry Trust Fund in Dolly's honor. Other fun happenings include birthday cupcakes (using Duncan Hines Dolly Parton’s cake mix) which will be given to Opry and Ryman tour guests on Dolly’s January 19th birthday (while supplies last), a larger-than-life birthday card for fans to sign at the Ryman, and a Dolly impersonator on Ryman Plaza for photo ops during the January 21 shows. (opry.com)
Dolly's Ultimate Birthday Bash
On January 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Graduate Nashville is hosting the ultimate birthday bash to celebrate Dolly’s day and give back to Imagination Library, an organization started by Dolly Parton that gives free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income. Festivities include a musical performance and live reading by author Jeff Crossan, crafts and pop-up shops, special birthday treats, and Dolly-inspired giveaway prizes! While tickets are not required to attend the event, guests can purchase a $20 ticket which includes a $15 giveback to Dolly’s Imagination Library plus a $5 credit to Poindexter Coffee (located in the hotel lobby) to use during the celebrations. One ticket also guarantees entry in a Dolly-inspired giveaway, where one winner will take home a Dolly baking set and a one-night stay at Graduate Nashville. (graduatehotels.com)
Dolly Parton Birthday Celebration
It's a Dolly-themed day! On January 21, celebrate the birthday of our Tennessee treasure, Dolly Parton, at Tennessee Brew Works. The day will be full of glittery cocktails, pink cupcake, beer pairings, and more. The free event will also feature live music starting at 2 p.m. Wear pink if you have it! (tnbrew.com)
The Dolly Party
Giddy up for a Dolly Parton-inspired country western diva dance party! Wrangle your country-diva dancing queens and party at Brooklyn Bowl to the music of Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn, Shania Twain, Kacey Musgraves, and more. The event is for guests eighteen and older. (brooklynbowl.com)
Music of Dolly Parton for Kids
Pack up the kiddos and join Brooklyn Bowl and The Rock and Roll Playhouse for a family-friendly dance party. Rock out to Dolly tunes and inspire the next generation of music lovers. (brooklynbowl.com)
Tip: Snap a pic with the large-scale mural of country music star Dolly Parton, the first of its kind to be endorsed by the Tennessee icon herself!