Dolly Parton was honored by Nashville’s storied Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night with a star-studded tribute.The 80-year-old country music icon and Tennessee native died on Tuesday after a secret, brief cancer battle.Ahead of the event, the venue wrote on social media: ‘This Saturday night, we honor a true icon. ?? Saturday evening’s Grand Ole Opry will be dedicated to Dolly Parton, recognizing her extraordinary life, legacy, and contributions to country music.’Additionally, Opry said a portion of ticket sales will be donated to Parton’s literacy program Imagination Library ‘in honor of Dolly’s incredible spirit of giving.’The evening’s performers included Jelly Roll and Carly Pearce, who is uniquely linked to the late Parton as her career was kicked off at Parton’s theme park Dollywood. Pearce, who was invited by Parton to become an Opry member in 2021, sang the late star’s 1987 song Those Memories of You, which she recorded with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Dolly Parton was honored by Nashville’s storied Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night with a star-studded tribute; pictured in 1996 The evening’s performers included Jelly Roll and Carly PearceAnd she returned to the stage multiple times throughout the night, according to various accounts. Saturday’s tickets were sold out, and, according to an account from USA Today, Opry senior vice president Dan Rogers described Parton as ‘the most beloved human being in the world.’After listing her impressive career accomplishments, he said, ‘That’s not what any of us think of first when we think of Dolly.’We think of the children she gifted books, or the people who were inspired to follow a bold dream.’Per USA Today, women arrived wearing gowns, and some people carried flowers. There was a letter-writing station set up for fans to pen their thoughts and emotions in the lobby, and a mural of Parton was on the second floor, the outlet detailed.The lineup, booked before Parton’s shock death, included Molly Tuttle, Dan Tyminski, Belle Frantz, Channing Wilson, Kathy Mattea and T. Graham Brown.Parton’s niece Jada Star performed her original song The Orchard, which was included on the Parton family’s 2024 album Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables. Pearce encouraged the audience to sing Parton’s 1980 hit song 9 to 5, with Jelly Roll emerging on stage for the chorus Parton’s niece Jada Star performed her original song The Orchard, which was included on the Parton family’s 2024 album Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and FablesVideos of Parton’s decades-long Opry history were reportedly streamed between performances.Pearce encouraged the audience to sing the hit 9 to 5, with Jelly Roll emerging on stage for the chorus.Jelly Roll previously honored the Jolene singer while guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday.’We lost a legend today, the great Dolly Parton. She was such an inspiration to so many, myself included. We’re both from Tennessee and she meant a lot to my family,’ he said on air.The Opry performances ended with all the night’s entertainers coming together on stage and watching as Parton sang I Will Always Love You in a video of her 50th Opry anniversary performance in October 2019.’It’s been a wonderful life for me and I appreciate all of you, and this song kind of sums up how I feel about you,’ Parton said in the clip, projected on screen. ‘So thank you so much, and I will always love you.’As news of Parton’s death spread on Tuesday, the Opry posted on Instagram: ‘It is with the heaviest of hearts that we say goodbye to a true country music icon, Opry member Dolly Parton.’There is no doubt Dolly’s mark on the world, and on us here at the Grand Ole Opry, will be deeply felt for generations to come. She taught us to always lead with kindness, generosity, and compassion. May her legacy live on through her songs, the lives she touched, and the countless artists she inspired. There will never, ever be another one like her. The lineup, booked before Parton’s shock death, included Molly Tuttle, Dan Tyminski, Belle Frantz, Channing Wilson, Kathy Mattea and T. Graham Brown The Opry performances ended with all the night’s entertainers coming together on stage and watching as Parton sang I Will Always Love You in a video of her 50th Opry anniversary performance in October 2019’We will always love you, Dolly.’Parton’s death was confirmed in an Instagram video posted by her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver.She passed away after being admitted on August 21 to Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center with autoimmune and kidney problems, according to TMZ.Four days before her death, the singer told People she had ‘so many things I want to achieve,’ including launching a new hotel and museum in Nashville, Tennessee.