Dolly Parton turns 80 and is serenaded by a piper sent by Bono

Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday and was surprised by bagpiper Pat Darcy, who played "Happy Birthday" after being sent by Bono and other members of U2; Parton posted a video thanking them and Darcy replied that he was glad it worked out.

Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday with friends and music. A bagpiper entered the room and played "Happy Birthday" as Parton was presented with a cake. The piper, Pat Darcy, had been sent by Bono and other members of U2. Parton posted a video of the surprise and thanked Bono and U2 on social media. Details: - Pat Darcy, a bagpiper based near Nashville, played "Happy Birthday" and presented Parton with a pint of Guinness. - The visit and the cake were arranged by Bono and members of U2, according to the reporting. - Parton posted a video of the moment on her social media account and thanked Bono and U2; Darcy replied that he was glad it worked out and that he enjoyed playing for her. - Darcy is known for traditional music performances for public figures and for teaching piping online and at festivals. - Parton has previously said she can trace Scottish roots back to the 17th century, with ancestors who were lowland farmers who emigrated to Ulster and later to Tennessee. Summary: The visit provided a personal, musical note to Dolly Parton's 80th birthday and echoed her long-noted family connections to Scotland. Undetermined at this time.