One of Dolly Parton‘s biggest dreams is finally coming true. The country music superstar will be the subject of a new Broadway musical, Hello, I’m Dolly, opening in 2026. “Hello, I’m Dolly, and I lived my whole life to see this show on stage,” Parton says, explaining the inspiration of the new musical. I”’ve written many original songs for…
Happy anniversary to Dolly Parton and Carl Dean! The two tied the knot on May 30, 1966, in Ringgold, Georgia. Parton was just 20 years old when she wed Dean, who was 21. At the time of their nuptials, Parton’s now-legendary career was just beginning, and her record label, Monument Records, asked Parton to wait a year before getting married,…
Zach Williams had a multi-week No. 1 hit with Dolly Parton on “There Was Jesus,” released in 2019. The song, which earned the pair a Grammy Award, also forged a friendship between the Christian artist and the country music icon, one that ultimately led to their new collaboration, “Lookin’ For You,” out now. “We were shooting Dolly’s Christmas…
Reba McEntire might be an icon in every sense of the word, but she got there by looking at other female superstars. The 69-year-old, from very early in her career, looked to artists like Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and Barbara Mandrell for how to handle every aspect of her career, including her wardrobe. “They’re very strong and they know…
Todd Tilghman is giving his fans an early Easter present. The former pastor shared a cover of him singing the song “He’s Alive,” written by Don Francisco, and included on Dolly Parton‘s 1989 White Limozeen album. Tilghman shared his version of the gospel tune on social media. “I made an Easter surprise but I’m no good at keeping surprises!” Tilghman…
Surprise! Another collaboration between Zach Williams and Dolly Parton was just released. The song, “Lookin’ For You,” is from the extended version of Williams’ A Hundred Highways album, out now. “Lookin’ For You” follows “There Was Jesus,” the pair’s first collaboration together, released in 2019. “We were filming Dolly’s Christmas special in 2022, and Dolly asked me what I…
Dolly Parton is sharing some of her recipes with the world. The “I Will Always Love You” singer announces the release of her new cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals— A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food, written by Parton along with her sister, Rachel Parton George. Included in the book are multi-course menus for holidays like…
Dolly Parton has teamed up with Melissa Manchester for a new version of one of Manchester’s hit singles. The two singers combined their talents on “Midnight Blue,” a song first released by Manchester in 1975. The song is part of Manchester’s new RE:VIEW album, out now. “When Carole Bayer Sager and I wrote ‘Midnight Blue,’ it was addressing our young…
Dolly Parton performed with one of her biggest admirers as part of her inaugural Pet Gala. The Country Music Hall of Fame member performed her classic “9 to 5” with Carly Pearce for the TV special. The performance was a full-circle moment for Pearce, who got her start by performing at Parton’s Dollywood. 16 years ago @carlypearce was performing…
Dolly Parton‘s Pet Gala aired on Wednesday, February 21 on CBS. The star-studded, two-hour special featured a performance by Lainey Wilson, who teamed up with Parton to perform the iconic “I Will Alays Love You.” “Dogs, dolly, & a little sparkle…three of my favorite things,” Wilson said. “Sharing a stage with the queen herself, Dolly Parton, to perform, ‘I…
