Dolly Parton revealed song she wanted played at her funeral years ago
Years before Dolly Parton's death at 80, the country songstress had already planned out what song she wanted to be played at her funeral.
TL;DR
- Dolly Parton chose the old country-gospel song 'If We Never Meet Again' for her funeral.
- This song was her father's favorite and was sung at his funeral.
- Her song 'I Will Always Love You' achieved greater fame after Whitney Houston's rendition.
- Dolly Parton's Broadway musical, 'Dolly: A True Original Musical,' will start previews on December 7th.
- The musical officially opens on January 19th, on what would have been her 81st birthday.
- Parton had previously canceled performances due to health issues, including kidney stones and digestive problems.
- Donations to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library are requested in lieu of flowers for her funeral.