Tennessee native Parton revealed the upcoming summer dates for the musical during a press conference held at Belmont's Fisher Center For the Performing Arts.

While at Music City's Belmont University on Tuesday, Dolly Parton answered questions about whether Nashville International Airport should be renamed in her honor.

Before it heads to Broadway, Dolly Parton’s musical will debut in Music City. Parton wrote the music and lyrics for 'Dolly,' which includes songs from her catalog and new numbers.

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Dolly Parton 's new musical is set to premiere in Nashville ahead of its 2026 Broadway run. The 79-year-old country music icon announced Tuesday that her show, Dolly: An Original Musical, will begin previews July 18 at Belmont University's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts.

Dolly Parton will join the Tennessean's country music reporter Marcus K. Dowling at Belmont University Tuesday morning for a special announcement.

Dolly Parton will join The Tennessean's country music reporter Marcus K. Dowling at Belmont University Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, 2025 for a special announcement.

Dolly Parton is partnering with Belmont University on a new education program, Dolly U. The global country music star also will premiere her "Dolly: An Original Musical" in Nashville before it hits Broadway.