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Dolly Parton Tribute at Last Night of the Proms Confirmed
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In Short: A star-studded lineup will perform Dolly Parton's hits at the Last Night of the Proms, celebrating the country music legend's legacy.
A special tribute to Dolly Parton will be featured at the Last Night of the Proms on September 12, with performances by Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight, and pop duo Ward Thomas. The tribute will kick off the second half of the show from 9pm on BBC One, led by presenters Katie Derham and Nick Mohammed.
The tribute is part of an unforgettable season finale, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus also performing a medley of Parton's hits. Parton's death earlier this year inspired tributes from fans worldwide, including musicians and actors, reflecting her lasting legacy.
Dolly Parton, known for her success as a country music star and philanthropist, passed away at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Her sister, Stella Parton, shared that Dolly kept her diagnosis secret to avoid worrying her fans and family.
The Last Night of the Proms will also feature other musical tributes, including a retrospective of films and performances, and a special opening for Monday Night Football with Chris Stapleton, Cindy Blackman Santana, and Ludacris performing Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight'.
What's confirmed
- A special tribute to Dolly Parton will be featured at the Last Night of the Proms on September 12, with performances by Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight, and pop duo Ward Thomas. The tribute will kick off the second half of the show from 9pm on BBC One, led by presenters Katie Derham and Nick Mohammed.
- The tribute is part of an unforgettable season finale, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus also performing a medley of Parton's hits. Parton's death earlier this year inspired tributes from fans worldwide, including musicians and actors, reflecting her lasting legacy.
- Dolly Parton, known for her success as a country music star and philanthropist, passed away at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Her sister, Stella Parton, shared that Dolly kept her diagnosis secret to avoid worrying her fans and family.
- The Last Night of the Proms will also feature other musical tributes, including a retrospective of films and performances, and a special opening for Monday Night Football with Chris Stapleton, Cindy Blackman Santana, and Ludacris performing Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight'.
What's still developing
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- In an interview with " CBS Mornings'" scheduled to air Thursday, Sept. 10, her sister, Stella Parton, said Dolly didn't go public with her cancer diagnosis because she "did not want people sad," revealing she didn't even share the news with her entire family.
- "Well, Dolly did not want anybody to tell that, because Dolly could not bear negative things, and she would not have wanted her fans worried about it," she shared.
- Anderson shares personal memories of the country music legend and reflects on Parton’s iconic career, generosity and lasting legacy.
- Night Shyamalan would be appearing at this year’s event for a 12-film retrospective (including a triple feature of his “ Eastrail 177 ” trilogy).
- Other retrospective picks include a day-long in-person tribute to Bruce Dern (featuring two of his best films, Joe Dante’s “The ‘burbs” and Walter Hill’s “The Driver”), special screenings of David Lynch’s “Wild at Heart” and “Mulholland Drive,” and a 70mm screening of Danny DeVito’s “Hoffa” with DeVito on hand for a Q&A.
- We very much look forward to the centenary of the BBC Proms next year but for now, we can't wait to celebrate the end of the 2026 season in style!” \"We’re incredibly proud of the range and quality of concerts across BBC television and BBC iPlayer, and the Last Night will provide the perfect finale to an unforgettable season.
- For context, and as Loudwire previously wrote, Williams “reportedly died following an incident in which he collapsed during a wrestling show in Pennsylvania” last night (Sept. 5).