Dolly Parton does not want a statue of herself on the Tennessee State Capitol grounds. The 75-year-old announced on social media that, while she is flattered by the recognition, now is not the right time for her to receive that kind of honor. “I want to thank the Tennessee legislature for their consideration of a bill to erect a…
Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary later this year. While Dean chooses to stay out of the spotlight, and away from most of his wife’s performances and events, the Country Music Hall of Fame member says their marriage is very much alive and well, crediting their longevity to their unique arrangement. “I…
Dolly Parton just celebrated her 75th birthday, but she has no plans to retire. The country music superstar reveals that she feels better than ever, and has a lot more things she wants to accomplish in her life and career. “Well I plan to be around a lot longer,” Parton said (via WKRN). “I have no plans of slowing…
No one would argue if Dolly Parton got the COVID-19 vaccine. The country music hitmaker donated one million dollars to the COVID-19 Research Fund last year, which ultimately helped pave the way for the vaccine. Still, Parton says she isn’t in any hurry to get vaccinated against the virus. “I’m not going to get mine until some more people…
Dolly Parton is speaking out about the loss of her brother Randy, who passed away last month after battling cancer. The 75-year-old admits the loss has been a lot for her and her siblings, who all deeply miss their brother. “We’re heartbroken,” Parton acknowledged (via WKRN). “We loved him so much. He fought really hard for the last year….
Dolly Parton turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award, not once but twice. Both times were during President Trump’s administration, but it has nothing to do with her political beliefs. Still, when asked, on the Today Show, if she would accept the award if it was offered to her by President Joe Biden, Parton admits she isn’t sure….
Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, famously likes to stay away from the spotlight. But during a recent episode of Reba McEntire‘s Living & Learning with Reba McEntire podcast, the 75-year-old revealed that her husband had a very prominent part on one of her early albums, specifically My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy. “Blue Ridge Mountain, the cover of that album…
Dolly Parton has accomplished more than almost any other artist, of any genre, but she isn’t willing to take all of the credit for her success. The 75-year-old says it’s her father who inspired her to work hard — and to remain humble — traits that inspire her still today, more than 20 years after he passed away. “I…
Dolly Parton was one of the numerous guests on Barry Gibb‘s recent duets album, Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol. 1, For Parton, the collaboration was especially meaningful because of the lengthy history she shares with the Bee Gees founder. “This is just a really big honor, because you are responsible for some of history for me,” Parton told…
Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of her brother, Randy. The Country Music Hall of Fame member revealed that he passed away, after a battle with cancer. “My brother Randy has lost his battle with cancer,” Parton posted on social media. “The family and I are grieving his loss but we know he is in a better place than…
