No matter the countless times Dolly Parton recounts her true-life stories of her hardscrabble upbringing with her parents and 11 siblings in Sevier County, Tennessee, fans never tire of learning more. Along the same lines, the story of her courtship with her devoted husband, Carl Dean, remains a constant source of inspiration and curiosity. Carl
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No matter the age or era, no country music fan claims a proper education in the genre without a full repertoire of Alan Jackson songs etched into his or her consciousness. Whether it’s the youthful, summertime abandon of “Chattahoochee” or the pure honky-tonk satisfaction in “Chasing That Neon Rainbow,” every listener feels that Alan Jackson
Astoundingly, it feels impossible to comprehend how Mickey Guyton took the stage of the 2020 ACM Awards almost exactly a year ago. She not only made history and shook audiences to their core with her rendition of “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” as the first black woman to be a solo performer at the
Above and beyond her status as an unrivaled country music queen, Dolly Parton holds the podium in countless hearts as the pandemic hero for all eternity. When the world fell in the throes of worry and lots of fearful talks but little action, Dolly Parton put up a million reasons to drive the mission to
Willie Nelson loves to relax on his Luck Ranch in Texas. As for this past weekend, though, the country music legend demonstrates that he’s still got the unmistakable tenor of his vocals, the twinkle in his eye, the same long braids of the hair, now gone from gleaming red to gray, the same unquenchable spirit,
Any Dolly Parton fan knows how the Tennessee treasure and petite entertainment dynamo packs enough personality and sparkle to outshine any song partner without making them feel like second fiddle. The pandemic hero and unparalleled songwriter rose to prominence before a national audience as half of a very noteworthy country music duet, but life behind
It’s no understatement to say that Dolly Parton is a born visionary. Long before vision boards were a thing, little Dolly Rebecca Parton sensed her destiny. Her first song, “Little Tiny Tasseltop” came tumbling out before the unparalleled singer-songwriter knew how to read or write. Just five years later, Dolly and her beloved uncle, Bill
CMT will celebrate the life and legacy of trailblazing country music artist Charley Pride with a star-packed 90-minute event. Singer and songwriter Charley Pride broke barriers and made memorable and iconic country hits in his lifetime. Now CMT and a select group of musicians honor the man who had 52 number one singles in CMT
By her own admission, Dolly Parton loves to sparkle in vibrant colors. The country music marvel deems her high heels, her makeup, and the portable hair she’s free to change on a whim, her wigs, as daily essentials. On the other hand, a peek into Dolly Parton’s daily beauty regimen reveals her faithfulness to many
Dolly Parton defines the essence of the multidimensional artist. Over more than six decades in country music, she continues to create a growing catalog of classic songs. Not even the ageless singer-songwriter herself knows the exact number– only that it’s likely between 3000-4000 odes to her credit. When a trove of Parton songs came to
Seeing a #1 tag next to her name is nothing new to Dolly Parton. The country music legend recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for her unparalleled success in her industry consistently attributes her chart-topping, timeless catalog of songs, her business savvy, and her lifelong philanthropy to her parents’ legacy of faith and
No matter how many projects Dolly Parton keeps simmering on her busy stove in life, the national treasure remains a portrait of grace and country music’s welcoming hospitality. This week is no exception. In celebration of her dream come true, a fragrance of her own, the stellar singer-songwriter whipped up a reassuring, faith-affirming “theme song”
It’s hardly a secret that Ashley McBryde is a superlative storyteller in country music. Whether it’s the rollicking, ruinous riffs and ride of “Martha Divine” or “One Night Standards,” the Arkansas-born singer-songwriter lays out truth as bold as her tattoos. Another thing that’s no secret is that Ashley McBryde boldly wears her heart on her
Country music marvel Dolly Parton remains an enduring beam of hope and light through the siege of the pandemic. The worldwide ambassador for hope and generosity generates goodwill in every language. Fans of every ethnicity, language, and background sing her timeless songs and feel uplifted by her contagious spirit. As it turns out, the same
While Dolly Parton possesses a remarkable soul and an immense gift in creating songs to last through all generations, her unique sense of style also prompts many to imitate the country music marvel’s look. Though many try, no one has the Dolly Parton brand of confidence to carry off her sparkle and colors, not to
PBS continues its tradition of patriotism and plenty of entertainment with A Capitol Fourth for 2021. Fans fortunate enough to not be stuck in traffic or airport delays feel welcome comfort right from their living room or remote screen for this annual favorite. This year, there is a definite taste of Country flavoring the featured
It’s easy to understand why country music giant and doting dad, Tim McGraw, digs deep into the heart on the subject of fatherhood. It’s less than a week since Father’s Day, and thank goodness, Donut Den came through with flying colors and Tim’s favorite, cherry fritters, as Hello! Magazine confirms. Mrs. McGraw (otherwise known as
Rising country music singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer celebrates a big week of getting noticed. The buoyant artist from Baltimore made a trek to the Big Apple a few days ago. She marvels to see herself and her new song “Sober & Skinny” scrolling across a giant screen in Times Square. The starkly honest, but hopeful ballad
Dolly Parton possesses a charm in being both deft and direct to the millions of questions the country music marvel fields on every aspect of her life and career. Whether she’s responding to a question about her fondness for potatoes or her fondest memory of a departed family member or friend, Dolly Parton speaks from
Country music marvel Dolly Parton captivates her legions of faithful devotees with her huge heart and her one-of-a-kind style. Millions of imitators attempt to copy the outer look but her inner spirit of goodness radiates a light that no rhinestone replicates. Early on, Dolly Parton deliberately took control of her public image with a purpose.
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