Dolly Parton to Skip 80th Birthday Bash at Grand Ole Opry

Dolly Parton won't be attending the 80th birthday party that the Grand Ole Opry is throwing for her in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday night. The legendary country singer will turn 80 on Monday, January 19th.

In a video shared to the Grand Ole Opry's Instagram page, Parton says, "Well, hey there Grand Ole Opry family. I just wanted to say how much it means to me that you’re all coming together again this year to celebrate my big ol’ birthday with some of my songs."

"Some of my favorite memories happened right here onstage at the Grand Ole Opry, and I wish I could be there in person but I’ll be sending you all my love, for sure. So, you have the best night ever."

USA TODAY reports that a spokesperson for Parton confirmed that "there was never a plan for Parton to attend this event and that Parton is not involved in the annual 'Opry Goes Dolly' event."

Vince Gill, Lainey Wilson, Rhonda Vincent and Trannie Anderson are scheduled to perform.

Dolly Parton (Photo credit: AFF-USA)