Country legend Dolly Parton has announced her final tour, “The Last Song,” a nationwide farewell that will include her final single — a moving tribute to her lifelong fans.

After more than 60 years of shaping country music, Dolly Parton is preparing to take her final bow. The 79-year-old icon has officially announced her farewell tour, aptly titled “The Last Song.” Scheduled to begin in mid-September, the tour will take fans across a journey of nostalgia, gratitude, and raw emotion — marking the end of one of the most beloved careers in American music history.

“This is not just a new song,” Parton said softly in her announcement. “It is my final song.”
Those few words sent a wave of emotion across the country music world. For millions who grew up with her voice — from Jolene to 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You — the thought of saying goodbye feels almost impossible.

A Farewell 60 Years in the Making

Dolly Parton’s career began humbly in the foothills of East Tennessee. Raised in a one-room cabin, she often spoke of her “raggedy” childhood with love and pride, saying it shaped her voice, her heart, and her songs. When she arrived in Nashville in the 1960s, few could have predicted she would redefine the face of country music.

With 11 Grammy Awards, 25 number-one hits, and more than 3,000 songs written, Parton has become not just a musician but a cultural institution. Her farewell tour is being seen as the closing chapter to a story that spans six decades — one of perseverance, kindness, and a rare authenticity that made her universally adored.

“The Last Song” is not just another tour. It’s a thank-you letter set to music.

What to Expect from “The Last Song” Tour

According to sources close to Dolly’s team, the tour will travel through major cities across the United States, including Nashville, Dallas, Denver, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Each stop will feature an ensemble of some of the most celebrated names in country music — an estimated five to six guest stars per show.

While no official lineup has been confirmed, speculation is running wild. Fans are already guessing who might join her: Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, and even longtime friend and collaborator Willie Nelson are rumored to make appearances.

Parton’s production team promises that every show will be a “tribute to both Dolly and the fans who built her legacy.” The stage design reportedly blends vintage imagery — classic 1970s rhinestones and Smoky Mountain backdrops — with modern visual effects to celebrate each decade of her journey.

The Emotional Core: One Final Song

At the heart of the tour is “The Last Song,” a brand-new single that Dolly says will be “the most personal song I’ve ever written.”
Insiders describe the track as a soft, piano-driven ballad about love, gratitude, and letting go. It reportedly opens with a gentle whisper — “We had a good run, didn’t we?” — before swelling into the kind of soaring chorus that only Dolly can deliver.

Parton hinted that the song was inspired by her lifelong relationship with her fans, not by loss or sadness. “It’s not about ending,” she said in a short video shared online. “It’s about cherishing what we’ve built