08/26/2026
Remembering Dolly
The world lost an extraordinary musician, songwriter, performer, philanthropist, and truly one-of-a-kind human being.
Dolly’s music crossed generations and genres, bringing people together through songs that made us laugh, cry, sing along, and remember the people and places we love. From Jolene and 9 to 5 to I Will Always Love You, her music became part of the soundtrack of our lives.
But Dolly’s legacy goes far beyond the music. Her kindness, generosity, humor, and commitment to helping others showed us that a great artist can leave the world better than they found it.
For those of us who make music, Dolly reminds us of something important: music has the power to bring people together.
Today, we tip our hats, raise our instruments, and say thank you.
Rest peacefully, Dolly.
We will always love you. ❤️🎶
— Gainesville Community Band