Dolly Parton nail designs: industry pays tribute to ‘Queen of Country’ through art
By Helena Biggs | 26 August 2026 | Art & Technique
Dolly Parton, a much-loved country music singer-songwriter, philanthropist, actress and author, died in Nashville, Tennessee on 25 August 2026, aged 80.
Known for hit songs including 9 to 5 and Jolene, Dolly received various accolades during her career, including 11 Grammy Awards, three Emmy Awards and the Jean Herhsolt Humanitarian Award.
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She described her style to Allure in 2020 as ‘gaudy, flamboyant, fun, comfortable – for me – noticeable’, and often sported beehive hairstyles, long and bedazzled nail extensions and false eyelashes. Dolly also told Allure: “I’ve got short, stubby hands, so of course I’m going to have long nails.”
Check out nail art tributes to the star, below:

