Dolly Parton has often said her proudest accomplishment has nothing to do with her career. Instead, it’s the Imagination Library, which has given away more than 150 million books worldwide, which is the thing she is most proud of, and is also the most passionate about. “I really think it’s important … if you can read, you can self-educate…
Dolly Parton returned to Dollywood for the first time in 14 months this week. The 75-year-old celebrated the occasion with Good Morning America, recalling how much things have changed in a little over a year. “We’re not out of it all yet, but hopefully … I can feel a new energy, just feeling like I could come home, and…
Dolly Parton might have put an end to plans to build a statue at the State Capitol in her honor, but that isn’t stopping her from being recognized by the state of Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee signed a resolution on Wednesday, April 21, officially recognizing the country music superstar for her work with children’s literacy, thanks to her philanthropic Imagination…
If you missed the chance to purchase Dolly Parton‘s custom-made Strawberry Pretzel Pie ice cream at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, you’re in luck. The demand for the ice cream, which was made in limited quantities, caused the Jeni’s website to crash on the day the ice cream was made available, with some pints later listed for sale for as…
Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of her beloved Uncle Bill Owens, who passed away on Wednesday, April 7. Owens, who Parton credits with inspiring her successful music career, was 85 years old when he passed away. “I’ve lost my beloved Uncle Bill Owens,” Parton wrote in a tribute posted on her website. “I knew my heart would break…
Dolly Parton was honored in 2019 with a star-studded concert, celebrating her immeasurable contributions to music. Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute, which features performances by Willie Nelson, Little Big Town, Katy Perry, Chris Stapleton, Yolanda Adams, Leon Bridges, Miley Cyrus and more, will stream on Netflix beginning next month. Parton spoke out about the tribute concert on social media….
The 2021 Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, March 14, and resulted in several country artists walking away with brand-new trophies, including Miranda Lambert, who won the award for Best Country Album, for Wildcard. “We are such a family in country music, so I feel like holding this right now, I’m holding this for all of us,” Lambert said…
Long before Carrie Underwood was a country music superstar, she was a young girl in Oklahoma, with dreams of becoming a singer. That dream was fueled by listening to some of her own musical heroes, female trailblazers who she still looks up to today. But now, the mother of two says it is much more than just their voices…
Dolly Parton got her COVID-19 vaccine, and now she is encouraging others to do the same. The 75-year-old shared her experience on social media, including allowing fans to watch her receive her shot, by her good friend, Dr. Naji Abumrad. “I’m finally gonna get my vaccine,’ Parton said. “I’m so excited. I’ve been waiting a while. I’m old enough…
Dolly Parton has received the COVID-19 vaccine. The country music legend shared a picture on social media of her getting the vaccine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, along with the caption, “Dolly gets a dose of her own medicine,” referencing the generous one million dollar donation she made to fund research in finding an effective vaccine. Dolly gets a…
