Dolly Parton's niece honors her 'granny' for 'loving' her like her own child after superstar's funeral

Dolly Parton's niece has shared a moving tribute to the country music icon after she was laid to rest at a service attended by her loved ones.

Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private funeral service attended by family on Friday, according to her niece.

David Becker / Getty Images Dolly Parton’s niece, Jada Star, sang a rendition of “The Orchard” to honor her aunt at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Saturday. The aunt and niece duo had previously performed the song together for Parton’s collaborative family album, 2024’s Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables.

Lainey Mae Parton shared an emotional tribute to her "Granny" Dolly Parton, recalling 4 AM calls and singing together on the "Smoky Mountain DNA" album.

Dolly Parton has been laid to rest next to husband Carl Dean in a private funeral attended by close friends and family, her niece Lainey Mae Parton has confirmed

A huge Dolly Parton tribute could be on the cards after thousands of fans backed a bid to rename Nashville's airport after the country icon

Dolly Parton's niece retraces singer's favorite road spots after her death  USA Today