Music

September 8, 2026

Dolly Parton Estate Will Honor the Late Singer With “Dollyfest” Instead of a Public Memorial

After the announcement of Dolly Parton’s death, those she touched with her music and goodwill felt overwhelming grief. Many visited her statue in her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, and left flowers at her star on Hollywood Boulevard, while others shared their feelings in long, heartfelt online tributes. Now, the Dolly Parton estate has announced Dollyfest, a star-studded festival, giving fans a place to gather and celebrate Parton’s life together.

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August 28, 2026

Buckingham Palace Honors Dolly Parton With a Guard Band Performance of ‘9 to 5’

Dolly Parton may have grown up in a tiny town in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains, but the late country music icon’s influence was felt around the world. The British Royal Family recently paid tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter and philanthropist with a special performance of her beloved hit “9 to 5,” performed by the Coldstream Guards band in front of Buckingham Palace in London.

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August 21, 2026

RIP Plas Johnson: Saxophonist Behind the Iconic ‘Pink Panther’ Theme Dies at 94

Embed from Getty Images You might not immediately recognize the name Plas Johnson, but you’ve almost certainly heard his saxophone. The musician behind the slinky, instantly recognizable tenor saxophone solo in Henry Mancini’s “The Pink Panther Theme” died on July 15, 2026, at the age of 94, just six days before his 95th birthday. Johnson’s contribution to The Pink Panther was only one part of a career that spanned decades.

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August 18, 2026

Elements Festival 2026 Turns the Forest Into a Fantastical Playground of Art and Music

Elements Music & Arts Festival in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, invites you to explore an immersive world where music, art, and adventure come together. It showcases over 100 artists across multiple stages and genres, but the fun doesn’t stop when the music does. Beyond the stages, the three-day festival is packed with enchanting, interactive art and wellness experiences. My Modern Met’s co-founder & editor-in-chief, Eugene Kim, visited the 2026 festival to soak up the incredible atmosphere.

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