Dolly Parton had many projects in the works before her death. Where they stand
Before her death, Dolly Parton had a slew of projects she was excited about bringing to life and sharing with her millions of fans.
On Aug. 26, a day after the country icon died at the age of 80, her team shared an update on all the plans she had in development.
“Dolly worked up until the day she died. She loved seeing her dreams come to life, and loved knowing her work brought people joy,” her longtime manager Danny Nozell said in a press release. “Ever the planner, Dolly worked with the team that she handpicked, for the past several years to build a project roadmap that will guide us for decades to come.”
Parton died after being diagnosed with cancer, her estate announced Aug. 25 in a statement. She had not publicly disclosed her diagnosis, but had been open about her ongoing health challenges.
While the beloved star’s death came as a shock to many, she prepared for her legacy to live on. Nozell said in his statement that he and Parton’s team will oversee the many projects she had been working on and “ensure the many dreams she had yet to fulfill are brought to life.”
He noted that many projects were in various stages of development, stressing that Parton approved everything that would be shared on her official channels.
“If you see unreleased music, products, books, experiences, and campaigns launched through official Dolly Parton channels, you can have confidence in knowing that she placed her personal stamp on it.”
The “9 to 5” singer’s team also shared a video compilation of Parton hard at work, promoting some upcoming content.
Parton’s team also said that details on additional projects, including an avatar show she previously spoke about, a biopic, docuseries, scripted series, a Billy The Kid animated series and many more “will be revealed soon.”
Below, an overview of the active Parton projects and some of their release dates.
- Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stops (celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week beginning September 13, 2026)
- Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel (stays begin September 14, 2026; grand opening September 29, 2026)
- Dolly Dolls (launching online September 15, 2026)
- Dolly’s Life Of Many Colors Museum (grand opening September 29, 2026)
- Dolly’s Cup Of Ambition Coffee (launching online September 29, 2026; retail launch Spring 2027)
- Dolly On The Holly (Coming Holiday 2026)
- DOLLY: A True Original Musical On Broadway (Previews begin December 7, 2026; Opening Night January 19, 2027 with tickets currently on-sale through November 21, 2027)
- Kendra Scott x Dolly — The 9 to 5 Collection (launching January 2027)
- Dolly’s Dog Treats (Coming Early 2027)
- Dolly Bedding & Home Decor (Coming Q3 2027)
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