Dolly Parton To Play Australia

Dolly Parton returns to the land downunder with a six-date February run beginning in Melbourne and wrapping in Perth. With VIP options available, presale and general onsales for the Aussie leg of the “Blue Smoke World Tour” begin next week.

Photo: AP Photo / The Knoxville News Sentinal. Paul Efird

Dollywood Theme Park, Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

The last time Dolly traveled to Australia was in 2011 for the “The Better Day World tour,” and the result was string of sold-out shows across the continent. This time ’round it appears Live Nation is hoping for lightning to strike twice.

“Australia, here I come again. We have a lot of new and exciting things for the show and can’t wait to share it with you,” Dolly said. “I love my fans in that part of the world. You’ve been so very good to me for so many years and I know that we’re gonna have a wonderful time.

“It’s a long way from home in your part of the world, but I always feel like I’m right at home. So Australia, I’m coming home. Wait up!”

Here’s the itinerary:

Feb. 11 – Melbourne, Australia, Rod Laver Arena
Feb. 15 – Pokolbin, Australia, Hope Estate Winery
Feb. 18 – Darling Harbour, Australia, Sydney Ent’ment Centre
Feb. 21 – Boondall, Australia, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Feb. 25 – Hindmarsh, Australia, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Feb. 27 – Perth, Australia, Perth Arena

VIP packages include backstage tours, and a chance to meet the star and “access to Dolly’s personal wardrobe and instruments.” A Live Nation presale begins Oct. 28 and general onsales launch Nov. 1. Head on over to DollyPartonMusic.net for more information.