Dolly Parton has been married to her husband, Carl Dean, for 54 years. The country music icon, who got married in 1966, just as her career was taking off, credits their longevity to their friendship, and their ability to do things on their own. “My husband and I always had a great friendship,” Dolly said as American Idol alum,…
Dolly Parton can now afford to buy as many high-end TVs as she wants, but that wasn’t always the case. The 74-year-old grew up in the mountains of east Tennessee, in a primitive one-room cabin, without electricity or running water. With a love of singing and a knack for performing, even as a child, Dolly’s parents had to get…
Dolly Parton has never been shy about her faith. The Country Music Hall of Fame member insists it is her faith that has sustained her, more than anything else, over the years, and is now urging others to rely on their spirituality, especially in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic. “I have a very spiritual base, and I…
Dolly Parton has been named one of USA Today‘s Women of the Century. It’s just another accolade for the 74-year-old, whose early dreams of being a country music success story were laughed at by almost everyone, except by Dolly. “When we were graduating, were making little speeches and saying, ‘Well, I’m going to nursing school, I’m…
Zach Williams’ life could have taken an entirely different path, and almost did, if not for a pivotal moment while he was on the road. Speaking on recent episode of Apple Music Country’s Country Faith Radio with Chrissy Metz, Zach recalled to the actress how his life and career completely changed, thanks to one surprising occurrence. “I was on…
Dolly Parton just dropped a new track, “Mary, Did You Know,” from her upcoming A Holly Dolly Christmas album! The song has been a favorite of Dolly’s for years, which is why she was so eager to include it on her holiday project. “‘Mary, Did You Know?’ is one of the greatest, sweetest, well-written songs that I’ve ever had…
The love for Dolly Parton continues, especially in Music City. A new mural, honoring the country music icon, has just appeared in East Nashville, located outside the popular 5 Spot bar and music venue. Artist Kim Radford painted the mural, which was started before Dolly had her far-reaching interview with Billboard, where she spoke out about the importance of…
Dolly Parton and Zach Williams earned a No. 1 hit with “There Was Jesus” from his 2019 Rescue Story album. The song was written by Zach, along with Casey Beathard and Jonathan Smith, and Zach knew as soon as he heard the demo that he wanted to ask Dolly to join him on the song, never imagining she would…
Dolly Parton wears many, many hats. The country music superstar is also an actress, a business owner and a philanthropist, as well as an author, with her next book, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, coming out in September. While the 74-year-old has certainly earned the rights — and the means — to retire, Dolly says she is, in fact,…
The Dove Awards nominations were announced on Thursday, August 13, with Zach Williams and for KING & COUNTRY leading the list of nominees with five each. Hillsong Worship, Kirk Franklin and Jonathan McReynolds earned four nods each, while rapper Kanye West earned a surprising three nods, including one for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year, for his Jesus is…
