Hawaii Dolly Parton tribute concert set for September

Aug 28, 2026

Dolly Parton's death this week has set off a wave of tributes and a surge in her music, including a benefit concert in Hawaii.

  • Kelly Vohnn will perform a Dolly Parton tribute show at the Blue Note on September 14th, with a portion of ticket money going to the Dollywood Foundation.
  • Fans are mourning by streaming her songs — U.S. plays of her catalog jumped sharply the day after she died, led by "Jolene" and "Nine to Five."
  • The tribute is expected to be an emotional night, with a full concert staging and costume changes.
  • Elsewhere in Hawaii, the 44th annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival takes place at the Waikiki Aquarium, featuring more than a dozen island artists.
  • CBS reality show "Big Brother" hit 1,000 episodes, a first for a primetime series, with two Hawaii contestants on this season before both were voted off.

Outlook: Expect more tribute shows and continued heavy streaming of Parton's music in the coming weeks.

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