Dolly Parton to Receive Grand Ole Opry Birthday Celebration for her 77th Birthday
The Grand Ole Opry is set to "Go Dolly" later this month in celebration of Dolly Parton's 77th birthday.
Parton's birthday is on January 19, but her Opry party will be a multi-day event that will include: a larger-than-life 77th birthday card for fans to sign at the Ryman Jan. 19 – 21; 77 Hours of Dolly giveaways on Opry social media; birthday cupcakes baked using Duncan Hines Dolly Parton's cake mix given to Opry House and Ryman tour guests on January 19; and a Dolly impersonator on Ryman Plaza for photos during January 21 Opry at the Ryman shows.
"We love an Opry party and everyone around the world loves Dolly!" said Opry Executive Producer Dan Rogers. "Though Dolly herself can't be with us this year due to her feature film schedule, I think we can all agree Dolly deserves to be celebrated this year and every year. We're going to have some fun Dolly additions to the great schedule of shows lined up for our January run downtown at the Ryman."
The Opry also has all-star line-ups to help make the event even more special for those in attendance. Chapel Hart, The Fairfield Four, Caitlyn Smith, Marty Stuart, and Chris Young are among those who will perform. Keeping with the "77" celebration, the Opry will spotlight hits from Parton's 1977 album "Here You Come Again." The collection is Parton's first platinum album and a crossover smash. In addition, $5 from every ticket sold to both of the January 21 shows will be donated to the Opry Trust Fund in Parton's honor.
The Grand Ole Opry is at Ryman Auditorium this month for a special run before returning to the Grand Ole Opry House in February. Artists scheduled to perform in January include Bill Anderson, Lauren Alaina, Terri Clark, Vince Gill, Carly Pearce, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Rhonda Vincent, Mark Wills, Maggie Rose, Charlie Worsham, and more! A second show has been added to the schedule for both Jan. 21 and 28.
