Beverley Knight Shines in Dolly Parton Tribute at Proms Finale

Beverley Knight, a well-known singer from Wolverhampton, is set to perform at the Last Night of the Proms this year. She will sing 'I Will Always Love You,' one of Dolly Parton's most iconic songs, as part of a special tribute called 'To Dolly, With Love. ' This event will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday and will honor Dolly Parton, who was a legendary country music star. The tribute medley has been arranged by Fiona Bryce and will also feature performances by Sheridan Smith, who will sing '9 to 5,' and the country-pop duo Ward Thomas, who will perform 'Jolene. '

Dolly Parton passed away in August at the age of eighty, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. Her career spanned seven decades, during which she won ten Grammy awards and sold more than one hundred million records worldwide. She was not only celebrated for her music but also for her humanitarian work, helping many people throughout her life. Dolly Parton was known for her unique style, often seen wearing a blonde wig, colorful makeup, and sparkling outfits.

Beverley Knight has enjoyed a successful career for over thirty years. She is famous for songs like 'Shoulda Woulda Coulda' and 'Get Up. ' Besides her singing career, Knight has starred in musicals such as 'The Bodyguard,' 'Cats,' and 'The Drifters Girl. ' The Proms season this year included eighty-six concerts, with seventy-two held at the Royal Albert Hall and fourteen at other venues across the UK. The Last Night will also feature world premieres by British composer Anne Dudley and Canadian composer Samy Moussa. International pianist Yuja Wang will make her Proms debut, performing Samuel Barber's Piano Concerto. Scottish tenor Nicky Spence will sing excerpts from Antonín Dvořák's 'Rusalka' and Frank Loesser's 'Guys and Dolls. '

The traditional finale of the Last Night of the Proms will include well-loved songs such as 'Rule, Britannia! ,' 'Jerusalem,' Elgar's 'Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1,' and 'Auld Lang Syne. ' The event will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 starting at 19:10 BST on Saturday, marking the end of the BBC Proms' eight-week 2026 season. It will also be available to watch on BBC 2, BBC 1, and iPlayer. Beverley Knight is proud of her Wolverhampton roots and has been involved with the Wolves Foundation. She has been seen in football changing rooms with Wolves FC shirts and has her name on a gold plaque in a theatre. The BBC encourages people in Wolverhampton to share stories they want covered and to follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country online.