Carrie Underwood leads the star-studded arrivals in fairytale gown at Dolly Parton tribute


Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 in Nashville at age 80, following a brief cancer battle


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Faye James
Faye JamesSenior Editor
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The stars descended on the Fisher Center for Performing Arts on Belmont University campus in Nashville on Wednesday night to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25 at age 80.

The singer, who died following a brief cancer battle, was honored at the "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton" event, with proceeds from the night going towards her Imagination Library.  

The event saw stars like Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Ella Langley walk the red carpet before honoring Dolly with a tribute. Join HELLO! as we take a look at the star-studded night in recognition of the late country legend.

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Carrie Underwood

The country icon looked ethereal in a strapless ballgown covered in intricate embroidery, featuring a layered tulle skirt, a corset bodice and a sweeping train. Carrie completed the look with dangling earrings and wore her blonde tresses down in glamorous waves.

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Katy Perry

The popstar looked incredible in a bold patterned gown with a plunging neckline and a tiered skirt. She completed the look with strappy heels and an eye-catching cross pendant necklace, and wore her dark locks down in beachy waves.

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Reba McEntire

The red-headed beauty arrived in a rich green velvet blazer paired with a sequined brown shirt underneath, and added black pants and cowboy boots. Reba accessorized with head-turning statement necklace and earrings, and wore her signature red hair in a blowout.

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Kristin Chenoweth

The Broadway star looked stunning in a form-fitting sequined silver dress with long sleeves and a high neckline. She styled her blonde hair into a half-up, half-down look and added dangling silver earrings to the outfit.

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Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea wowed in an ivory satin gown with a draped neckline, an open back and long sleeves, which were accented with dramatic fluffy feather cuffs. She accessorized with dangling earrings, pointed white heels and a chic updo.

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Danielle Parton

Dolly's niece, Danielle, looked beautiful in a gold mosaic dress layered under a black cropped blazer with matching gold trim. She styled the look with thigh-high black boots and dangling gold earrings, and looked so much like her aunt with her blonde hair.

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Rebecca Seaver and Jada Starr

Dolly's other nieces, Rebecca and Jada, stole the show on the red carpet, with Rebecca wearing a pink corset top paired with a white sequined pantsuit and Jada sporting a green satin gown with a corset-style bodice and a patterned kimono over the top.

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Carly Pearce

Carly dazzled in a champagne-colored gown covered in shimmering crystals, featuring a thigh split, lace detailing and an asymmetrical halter neckline. The singer-songwriter added sparkling gold heels and a butterfly cocktail ring to complete the look.

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Lainey Wilson

The country singer turned heads in a long-sleeved duster jacket featuring a colorful butterfly and floral pattern, which she paired with black trousers. Lainey completed the look with a black bolo tie, pointed black boots and a black cowboy hat.

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Ella Langley

The "Choosin' Texas" star opted for a sparkling champagne-colored minidress with a plunging neckline and a butterfly motif on the waist. She added sparkling shoes to match and wore her brunette locks in a stylish updo.

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