Dolly Parton is releasing a new children’s book! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member announces the release of Billy the Kid Makes it Big, The book, out on April 25, 2023, is about Parton’s god-dog, Billy the Kid, a dog who barks to the beat of country music, and decides to head to Nashville to become a…
Dolly Parton‘s “I Will Always Love You” gained an entirely new fanbase after the song was featured in the the 1992 film, Bodyguard, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. Parton shared more details on having the song used in the film, while appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, revealing it was Costner’s idea to use the song, sung by…
Dolly Parton recently received $100 million from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, through his Bezos Courage and Civility Award, to donate to the charities of her choice. For the already philanthropic singer, who has donated $1 million twice, to both fund research for a COVID-19 vaccine, and to research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the generous gift was overwhelming, in…
Dolly Parton already has Dollywood in East Tennessee, but Nashville residents and visitors will soon have another place to honor the country music megastar. The 76-year-old reveals plans are in place to open a museum in her honor, in the heart of Music City. “I’m going to have a museum here pretty soon, within the next couple…
Nothing makes us feel more grateful than the Thanksgiving holiday, which forces us to take time to focus on things we are thankful for, big and small. 2022 might have had its share of challenges, but there isn’t a better time than now to express our gratitude. We found ten songs to remind us to focus on gratitude this…
.Dolly Parton is officially a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The country music icon was inducted by Pink, with performances by Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow and the Zac Brown Band all paying tribute to Parton and her musical legacy. Parton debuted an original song called “Rockin’” as part of her induction. “I figure, if I’m…
Dolly Parton is making a rock album. The Grand Ole Opry member, who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on November 5, reveals that she is currently working on a new set of tunes, and this one will definitely not be country. “When I got nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,…
Dolly Parton loves to perform, but her days of touring are a thing of the past. The 76-year-old says she no longer plans to do any major tours, although she will still sing when she can. “I do not think I will ever tour again, but I do know I’ll do special shows here and there, now and then,” Parton…
Several more stars have lined up to pay tribute to Loretta Lynn, with the Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration Of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn, taking place at the Grand Ole Opry this Sunday, October 30. Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, the Gaither Vocal Band, Hoda Kotb, Kacey Musgraves, Marty Stuart, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Sissy Spacek and family…
Dolly Parton has received yet another award, this one for her generosity instead of her music. The 76-year-old was the recent recipient of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, honoring her numerous generous donations she has made throughout her lengthy career, including her Imagination Library, donating a million dollars to fund the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and more. “I feel very…
