If not for Dolly Parton, country music fans might not know of Alexandra Kay, in more ways than one. The rising star already had — and lost — a record deal when she sang a cover of Parton’s “Jolene,” and posted it on social media. Kay’s version quickly went viral, and her career, this time as an independent artist,…
Dolly Parton will be debuting a new song at the ACM Awards, but it won’t be a country one. The 77-year-old announces she will perform her original track, “World on Fire,” which is from her forthcoming rock album, while also hosting the televised ceremony alongside her good friend, Garth Brooks . “On the show in general, we want to present all…
Country music is rich in songs about faith. With the heart of country music located in Nashville, Tennessee, in the middle of the Bible Belt, it makes sense that so many artists would record songs about their spiritual beliefs. While there are far too many songs about faith within country music to count, we picked ten of our favorites….
Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton have never hosted anything together, let alone a live awards show, but they admit they are both longtime fans of each other. The two sang each other’s praises, while speaking about their upcoming gig as co-hosts of the 2023 ACM Awards, with Brooks saying he would take his cues from Parton and the other…
Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks were just announced as the hosts of this year’s 2023 ACM Awards. The show will mark the first time Brooks ever hosted an awards show, but that’s not what intimidates him the most. Instead, it’s sharing a stage with his fellow Country Music Hall of Fame member that scares him more than anything. “Just sitting here,…
Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks will host the 2023 ACM Awards! The ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 11 at 8:00 PM ET, streaming live on Amazon Prime Video, from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. “I am thrilled to return to host the ACM Awards, this time with my friend Garth,” Parton says. “While I’ve…
It’s been said that dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend, and country music seems to agree. There are plenty of songs celebrating our four-legged friends; we rounded up seven of our favorites. 7. “Little Boys Grow Up and Dogs Get Old,” Luke Bryan Luke Bryan included “Little Boys Grow Up and Dogs Get Old” as a bonus track…
Dolly Parton is opening up, for the first time, about one of the things she is known for most besides music: fashion. The Country Music Hall of Fame member announces the release of a new book, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, out on October 17. “I am happy, proud, and excited to present my book Behind the…
Dolly Parton is a singer, songwriter and successful businesswoman, but those aren’t the most important attributes about her. Instead, the 77-year-old says it’s her philanthropy, and specifically, her Imagination Library, which she hopes people remember her for, long after she is gone. “I’m very proud of the Imagination Library where we give books to children. I think that’ll be as…
Country music has had many different chapters over the last several decades, but one thing that has remained consistent is the female artists, past and present, who helped shape the genre. We take a look at the lives and careers of 12 of the most influential female artists in country music. 12. Miranda Lambert Compared to some on this…
