Dolly Parton ‘handpicked’ a team to release her projects for decades after her death
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dolly Parton has died, but her legacy and work will continue to live on for decades.
The ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer died on August 25 at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. But according to her manager, Danny Nozell, she worked “up until the day she died to build a project roadmap that will guide us for decades to come.”
Dolly Parton’s projects set to continue after death
In a statement, Nozell revealed that the late global icon “loved seeing her dreams come to life, and loved knowing her work brought people joy. Ever the planner, Dolly worked with the team that she handpicked,” to ensure that her projects would continue after her death.
The August 26 statement also said that her team will now “ensure the many dreams she had yet to fulfill are brought to life. Many projects were in various stages of development, and we want to be transparent with her fans about this fact.”
“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 59-year-old manager added.
Dolly Parton’s upcoming projects after her death
Among several of Parton’s projects, one that is already in development is Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stops, which will celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week starting September 13.
Two more projects are Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, which is opening on September 29, and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, also scheduled to open on September 29.
The star’s ‘DOLLY: A True Original Musical’ will also continue to play. She described it as “a new musical about my life, all wrapped up in songs you might know.”
Dolly Parton remembered for ‘unmatched generosity
The new statement came after Parton’s death was announced by her team.
They said, “Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.”
“Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact. After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” the statement added.
