Dolly died on August 25, 2026, at 80. Less than two months later, the artists who had grown up loving her were bringing her music back to the stage, with her loved ones there to hear it, according to ABC News.
Carly Pearce, Kristin Chenoweth, and Lainey Wilson were among the performers, alongside Lady A and Katy Perry. That is a lineup worthy of a woman who gave country music so much of its heart.
For Ella Langley, even arriving at the celebration offered a chance to salute Dolly’s unmistakable flair. In an event clip shared on Instagram, she wore a sparkling champagne mini dress with a plunging neckline, billowy sheer sleeves, and a fluttering, layered hem.
A crystal butterfly sat beneath the bust, a sweet nod to Dolly amid the shimmer. Ella finished the look with glowing makeup and a high half-up hairstyle, her brown waves falling around her shoulders beneath soft fringe.
