The Last Night of the Proms, a highly anticipated annual music event, will pay tribute to the legendary country music icon Dolly Parton. The concert, titled To Dolly, With Love, will take place at London's Royal Albert Hall on September 12. It will feature performances by British artists Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight, and Ward Thomas, who will interpret some of Parton’s most famous songs. Smith will perform "9 to 5," Knight will sing "I Will Always Love You," and Ward Thomas will deliver "Jolene." The concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds, with Part 1 airing on BBC Two and iPlayer starting at 7:10pm, and the finale on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm. The event will also include the world premieres of two new compositions commissioned by the BBC. These are Iris of Life by Anne Dudley and Dithyramb by Samy Moussa. These pieces add a contemporary and experimental edge to the evening’s program, blending traditional Proms elements with fresh musical voices. The BBC Proms 2026 season, which ran for eight weeks and included 86 concerts attended by over 300,000 people, will officially conclude with this tribute to Dolly Parton. The Proms, a series of classical music concerts held annually in London, have become a significant cultural event, drawing music lovers from around the world. This year's finale aims to honor a global music legend while continuing the tradition of celebrating diverse musical styles. The concert will bring together fans of both classical and country music, offering a unique fusion of genres. With its mix of familiar hits and new compositions, To Dolly, With Love promises to be a memorable and emotional celebration of one of music’s most enduring figures.