Among the many talents attributed to Dolly Parton as an artist, her business acumen is never neglected. The country music legend takes unending inspiration from her family roots to this day. She credits her father’s example in teaching her how to drive a hard but fair bargain. Dolly Parton keeps a close eye on the
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Some country music fans call it saving the best for last, while Garth Brooks loyalists over the decades declare that divine providence took over in crowning the night with the celebration of the biggest solo artist in music history at the 43rd Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday night, June 6. Whatever the case, no one
Virtually no other luminary in the realm of country music claims more adoring followers than Dolly Parton. The “Backwoods Barbie” artist is abundantly honest about who she is. She describes that the millions of fans who love her “make up for the ones that don’t.” Dolly stays true, like the lasting loyalty of her faithful
Country music queen and pandemic hero Dolly Parton deflects being preserved for posterity in public monuments for now. The Tennessee treasure and songwriting wonder says that those honors can wait for later. She never fails, however, to credit her parents and the example of perseverance, faith, and love that they lived out before their 12
No one disagrees that Dolly Parton is never boxed into just one style of music or expression of her tremendous talent. The 75-year-old national treasure and shining gem for the state of Tennessee still beams with love and pride for her home state and the values instilled from her growing years on Locust Ridge in
Above and beyond her endless catalog of songs, Dolly Parton is widely loved for her lesson in life. One of the lessons the country music marvel holds most dear is that the things that matter most in life, like love, faith, hope, and laughter don’t come with price tags. Music is a treasure that flows
Margo Price possesses an eclectic and expansive love of music across genres. She is likely very familiar with Dion’s ageless 1968 anthem, “Abraham, Martin & John.” Price probes into her own personal music collection in a Country Music Alley feature late last summer. From the Statler Brothers to Ronnie Spector and from Jewel to recalling
It comes as no surprise that Dolly Parton reminds everyone of blossoms in a spring garden this morning, May 12. The country music marvel and philanthropic superwoman joins Robin Roberts of Good Morning America to share the good news of her Dollywood entertainment venue’s reopening in Pigeon Forge, TN, as Yahoo News and Fox News
The national treasure and all-around entertainment wonder, Dolly Parton, never meets a stranger. Whether the songwriter, singer, author, and actress is in the studio, on stage, or reading a story to an enthralled audience of children, she immediately makes everyone her friend. Her songs do more than reverberate with the raw, real feelings of life’s
Songwriting marvel Dolly Parton creates songs as effortlessly as breathing. The country music queen keeps a writing pad and pens handy at all times. She still carries a Dictaphone, too. Dolly far prefers the old-fashioned tools to those of the digital age. Tennessee’s most beloved citizen transforms McDonald’s receipts into Dolly Parton classics. An everyday
Positivity is a trademark of the Dolly Parton brand. From her well-loved adages, dubbed “Dolly-isms” on life, love, and fulfillment, to her very presence on any stage, the legendary singer-songwriter captivates hearts with her uplifting aura, far beyond the country music world. Her vast catalog of songs over more than six decades encompasses every human
It’s a rare phenomenon for Dolly Parton to think anything other than an affirming thought for anyone in her luminous blonde aura, much less speak any disparaging words. The truth is, however, that the unmatched songwriter speaks and writes from her core of truth, much like Loretta Lynn and other great ladies of country music.
Nothing and no one fills the heart or a song like Dolly Parton. The songwriting wonder and country music queen keeps accumulating honors from super-selling, delicious desserts to official recognition from the governor of Tennessee, Bill Lee. Her passionate work for the Imagination Library in fostering young readers is her favorite pursuit. This time, the
It’s beyond obvious that Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton get a real kick out of making history together. The good friends and collaborators are getting the best reviews ever in the run-up to the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards, airing this Sunday, April 18. Hosting any major awards ceremony is both a heady honor
Country music queen and entertainment dynamo, Dolly Parton writes a song for every mood or meaning in life’s circumstances. As the pandemic struck, she penned “When Life Is Good Again,” reminding her many fans and listeners not to put off any right decision until tomorrow when action needs to happen today. She also reflects that
The year 2021 already brings Dolly Parton a great sense of fulfillment, and yet, another painful passing within her family. The country music legend announced Wednesday, April 7, that her uncle, Bill Owens, “Billy Earl Owens” to his wide, loving circle of friends and family, passed away at age 85. 10 News of WBIR and
Dolly Parton has the energy of 1000 lifetimes inside her petite body. The country music queen and entertainment dynamo also has the memory of an elephant when it comes to important dates. At 75, Dolly never misses a step or lets the gift of any day go by without making it count. Over the weekend,
Mickey Guyton proves her vocal prowess again and again. From the start, her 2015 ballad of overcoming through a devastating breakup, “Better Than You Left Me,” left audiences certain that Guyton’s gift for song-crafting would be the added gear in her wheelhouse for lasting success. Mickey Guyton kept demonstrating that she was the “whole package”
Country songstress Mickey Guyton had many reasons for her luminous glow on Sunday night, March 14. Grammy Awards don’t just happen on any old Sunday. Notably, the Grammy-nominee takes her place in history this year for several more firsts. Mickey Guyton’s run through the annals of country music started last September when the singer-songwriter took
Versatility is the very essence of Dolly Parton. From the thousands of songs credited to the living legend as a songwriter to films, TV, books, and most recently, podcasts, along with her motivational fitness project with Apple, Dolly Parton proves her success in every kind of media or artistic endeavor. The superstar leaves no doubt