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Dolly Parton is currently questioning her status as a country artist as she has had immense success in other genres of the industry. Not only has she done well in film but she has branched out musically so this has left her wondering where she fits in. Keep reading for further details.
Dolly Parton Questions Status As A Country Artist
For years, Dolly Parton has been known as a country music icon. Most of her Grammy nominations and awards have been for country albums, collaborations, and songs. When there was talk of her being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly declined. She maintained that she was a country singer and not a rock star. Therefore, she had no place being inducted but the argument for her was rock is rooted in country and R&B. Dolly was eventually inducted in 2022 and released her first rock album.
It became the most successful of her career. Her other Grammys have been for Contemporary Christian Music and Bluegrass. This has started to make her wonder if she is a true country artist anymore or if she has exited the genre. According to Fox News, Dolly spoke out about who she is and where she fits when it comes to the music world:
I do so many things, sometimes I wonder if I’m still considered a country artist. Although I’m a country girl… I’ve had the chance to do things like my rock album… movies… I wasn’t sure.
Recently, Billboard named Dolly the “number one country artist of all time.” There were a lot of boxes that she had to check to claim that title. However, Dolly admitted she had no idea there was a category such as that and was shocked to receive the honor. Still, she was happy to receive the title nonetheless:
I was surprised, but I was in company with Willie and Johnny Cash… Loretta Lynn and all those wonderful people.
Dolly was questioned as to why she was so surprised. She noted Taylor Swift came in right behind her and is a close friend. Taylor could have won and it would have made just as much sense as “there are so many other great artists.”
Other Ventures
Aside from music, Dolly Parton has a bevy of other ventures. She has animal clothing and cooking products for all your holiday needs. Dolly and her sister, Rachel recently came out with a cookbook and she also has frozen cakes at the market. Plus, she has a collaboration with Duncan Hines and a jewelry collection with Kendra Scott based on her albums. Then, there is her beauty line which has lipsticks named after her most popular songs and so much more. There is literally not a thing she cannot do so maybe she is not just a country artist- she is a mogul.
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