Dolly Parton Eyes Avatar Shows

2026-08-24 by John Marinakis CONTRIBUTOR | 31 Comments
Dolly Parton has revealed that she is exploring the possibility of performing through a digital avatar.

The 80-year-old country icon and her team are currently working with several companies specializing in avatar-based performances. Parton did not reveal what form the proposed production might take, emphasizing that discussions remain in the "early stages of development."

The project is among several new ways Parton is considering delivering musical experiences to her audience while continuing to deal with health problems that have affected her ability to travel and perform in person.

Parton cancelled her planned Las Vegas residency in May after initially postponing the shows because she could not complete the required rehearsals. She has also spoken about the physical and emotional effect of losing her husband, Carl Dean, following 58 years of marriage.

Despite the recent setbacks, Parton has reassured fans that she remains active and continues to work. No schedule or projected launch date for the avatar performances has been announced.

Source: https://www.nme.com/news/music/dolly-parton-says-shes-exploring-avatar-performances-3964204

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Josh D.
August 24th 2026
18824 Comments


Doll E. Parton

oltnabrick
August 24th 2026
42184 Comments


Make her knockers absolutely gargantuan

Comatorium.
August 24th 2026
5681 Comments


Ain’t need no AI for that

Sevengill
August 24th 2026
13498 Comments


might I suggest a Jessica Rabbit style Dolly if she's already gonna be animated

Shamus248
Staff Reviewer
August 25th 2026
1414 Comments


never before has a thread with only 4 other comments on it made me belly laugh so much. well done gentlement

RVAHC13
August 25th 2026
3516 Comments


Dolly Parton just passed away

AlkemestRedux
Contributing Reviewer
August 25th 2026
3722 Comments


Oh fuck. Goddamnit she did. RIP to an absolute legend. This sucks ass.

Spec
August 25th 2026
41583 Comments


fuck man

ShartHarder
Contributing Reviewer
August 25th 2026
1237 Comments


My wife left out a gasp so loud I almost dropped dinner. Massive. A towering icon and one of the best ever. Never seen or heard anyone who didn't like her.

botb
August 25th 2026
20251 Comments


Genuinely one of the most kind hearted souls to ever walk the earth

Essence
August 25th 2026
6917 Comments


RIP this is bullshit fuck this year

Shamus248
Staff Reviewer
August 25th 2026
1414 Comments


fuck

ChopSuey
August 25th 2026
2524 Comments


Rip

ChopSuey
August 25th 2026
2524 Comments


Rip

PizzaBear
August 25th 2026
1035 Comments


I can imagine some music exec immediately pointing to this as a justification for a Dolly AI hologram tour and I hope I'm wrong

RIP

IsisScript80
August 25th 2026
1831 Comments


Truly sad. Legendary, iconic, and one of the best presences in contemporary culture.

"RIP this is bullshit fuck this year"

Highly agree. Rest in peace.

Josh D.
August 25th 2026
18824 Comments


When an absolute ghoul dies and people get mad that others are celebrating it, the reaction is usually "well, live your life in such a way that people don't celebrate your death". Dolly is a perfect example of that. RIP to a real one.

arthropod
August 25th 2026
3745 Comments


And here I am, laughing hysterically at the unexpectedness of this situation. May she rest in peace.

Above
August 25th 2026
342 Comments


mega RIP

Above
August 25th 2026
342 Comments


mega RIP

Ectier
August 25th 2026
5512 Comments


Rip an icon, not a fan of her music but she.brought a lot of good into the world and kindness

ArsMoriendi
August 25th 2026
42545 Comments


Weirdest RIP thread ever but also RIP

Emim
August 25th 2026
40420 Comments


I'll work this 9-5 in her honor today m/

ArsMoriendi
August 25th 2026
42545 Comments


I know I certainly am

What a way to make a living

DDDeftoneDDD
August 25th 2026
23734 Comments


Was this a bad joke?

pyroflare77
August 25th 2026
852 Comments


What an odd thing to say...

JayEnder
August 25th 2026
23590 Comments


RIP Dolly. She seemed like a wonderful person.

Comatorium.
August 25th 2026
5681 Comments


God damn.

Sevengill
August 25th 2026
13498 Comments


About as cool a life as you can life. Rest easy, Dolly.

cloakanddagger
August 25th 2026
1096 Comments


Massive RIP, her husband of nearly 60 years died last year and they always seemed very tightly knit, I imagine his death likely hit her hard.

lz41
August 25th 2026
259 Comments


RIP to a nice, decent person.



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