Following the news of her passing last night, fans have been reminiscing about Dolly Parton, and in particular her iconic performance at the Glastonbury legends slot in 2014.
The singer died aged 80, with her death confirmed by her nephew, Bryan Seaver on social media.
“This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality. As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment, but haven’t truly felt it until now. It is an honor, an honor mixed with absolute pride and great sadness", he said.
Now, fans have been remembering their standout Dolly moments, with her performance at the Pyramid Stage in Glastonbury, as she played at the festival's famous Sunday afternoon legends slot. It was a performance which drew one of the festival's most impressive crowds of all time, with Emily Eavis, co organiser, calling it the largest audience she witnessed at Glastonbury.
Elsewhere, Emily Eavis paid tribute to Dolly Parton, with this statement.
“Oh Dolly, what an untouchable legend. I will never forget her coming here in 2014 and bringing her incredible songs, overflowing joy and wonderful spirit to Worthy Farm", she said. “We had always dreamt of booking her for Glastonbury and I started to think that maybe it would never happen, but the starts aligned and she finally said yes".
Eavis added: “From the moment she arrived, she was an absolute delight, just so lovely. There was a vast crowd in the field for her slot, the sun shone, and when she walked out on to the Pyramid Stage she reigned supreme. It was just magic. Thank you for it all, Dolly".
Fans also paid their own tributes to Parton. Check them out below.
Glastonbury 2014 - what a day! 🤠🩷#dolly pic.twitter.com/z2wnGarRVn
— Ruth Fleet (@RuthFleet1) August 25, 2026
Still one of the best Glastonbury Legend Slots, and my first Glasto in 2014. #RIPDolly #DollyParton #Glasto pic.twitter.com/W5645oPnCp
— Christian Darby (@ChristianDarby9) August 25, 2026
Along with fans, fellow musicians also paid moving tributes to Dolly Parton, from Elton John to Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter. Check these out and more here.
