Dolly Parton's cousin Richie Owens opened up about the singer's private funeral in a new interview on the "Today" show.

Richie Owens helped produce multiple Parton albums and offered some insight into her final wishes ...

The multi-hyphenate died on Aug. 25 “after bravely facing a brief battle with cancer.” ...

Richie Owens revealed how the “Jolene” singer’s family honored her final wishes with the funeral.

Dolly Parton's cousin Richie Owens shared a look into the country star's intimate funeral following the Queen of Country's ...

Dolly Parton’s first cousin Richie Owens has shared that the country music icon kept her health struggles private from even ...

The "9 to 5" hitmaker's family member also opened up on the "Today" show about why Parton hid the full extent of her health ...

Dolly Parton’s cousin Richie Owens, 65, has opened up about Parton’s wishes for the end of her life. Parton was buried in ...

Parton family historian Richie Owens also revealed that last week's reported "funeral" was actually a simple "burial" to ...

First cousin Richie Owens shares details regarding Dolly Parton’s private cancer battle, her wish for a quiet burial beside ...

Dolly Parton's cousin and frequent musical collaborator Richie Owens appeared on TODAY to reflect on decades of working ...

Held in Nashville on August 28, Dolly Parton’s funeral was attended only by a few immediate family members ...