Dolly Parton to make special appearance in Mississippi. See where

Dolly Parton will kick off the 2023-2024 season Aug. 26 for the Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi as Marty Stuart announced the lineup Wednesday night.

Stuart made the announcement from the stage at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium during the 20th anniversary of his annual "LATE NIGHT JAM" and Congress of County Music fundraising event.

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“We are very excited to be able to host such an incredible and diverse line-up of superstar talent. We have worked very hard to put together something spectacular to present to the people of Philadelphia, along with our friends and neighbors throughout the state of Mississippi, as well as bringing in audiences from around the country and even around the world. We have something truly special here in Philadelphia and we can’t wait to share it with everyone," said Buck Alman, the director of the Congress of Country Music and General Manager of the Ellis Theater. “We may have a few more surprises out there as well. We always have friends stopping by. You never knowwho may show up."

Parton is not officially touring in the summer and fall of 2023, but is making a special appearance for Stuart.

Tickets for the Aug. 26 event are expected to go on sale soon.

This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Dolly Parton coming to Mississippi