Dolly Parton was in her hometown of Sevierville, Tenn., on May 7 to take part in the dedication ceremony for the My People Senior Activity Center, which features activities for seniors that include exercise classes, quilting, wood-carving and more. According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, Dolly surprised guests at the center by touring the facility…… MORE
The Grand Ole Opry posted a time-lapse video on Facebook of Nashville artist Scott Guion painting a mural of Dolly Parton. The mural, which is on display at the Opry plaza, will soon be joined by “more familiar faces in the weeks to come.” Check out the time-lapse video of Scott in action. photo by…… MORE
Dolly Parton visited Dollywood on March 16 and 17 to help kick off the 2018 season at the theme park that has bore her name for more than 30 years. In addition to performing, Dolly announced that the park features a number of new additions this year, including: Plaza at Wilderness Pass, an area for…… MORE
After 32 years as grand marshal of Pigeon Forge’s annual Homecoming Parade, Country Music Hall of Fame member Dolly Parton is stepping aside for another Hall of Fame member, baseball’s Cal Ripken Jr. This year’s parade, which will be re-branded as the Music in the Mountains Spring Parade, will take place on May 4. Cal…… MORE
Dolly Parton can add two Guinness World Records to her growing trophy case that already includes eight Grammy Awards, 10 Country Music Association Awards, five Academy of Country Music Awards and three American Music Awards. The Country Music Hall of Fame member was recently certified in the 2018 edition of the Guinness World Records for:…… MORE
A star-studded cast from all genres of music took the stage at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 25 to help Kenny Rogers ride off into the sunset after a 60-year career. The showcase, dubbed All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration, featured the final duet by Kenny and Dolly Parton, one of…… MORE
Dolly Parton has joined forces with the One America Appeal for Hurricane Relief, an organization backed by the five living former Presidents to provide relief to those affected by the devastation of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. In addition to a financial contribution to the One America Appeal, Dolly is launching a partnership with her…… MORE
The Governor’s Books From Birth Foundation is auctioning off a painting of Dolly Parton to benefit her Imagination Library. In celebration of Tennessee’s Imagination Library Week, the 20-inch by 20-inch painting of Dolly by Nashville artist Arthur Kirkby is available via bid until Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. CT. Since its beginning in 1996 in…… MORE
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Maren Morris catches her biggest fan on video. John Rich finally gets some water in his guitar-shaped pool. Shania teases the music video for her song…… MORE
The 69th Emmy Awards got more than a little country flavor last night as Dolly Parton, Keith Urban and Jennifer Nettles made appearances. Dolly and Jennifer were in the house as their made-for-TV movie, Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love, was nominated for Outstanding Television Movie. The holiday television special, which starred Jennifer, Ricky…… MORE
Taylor Swift has lost over 144,200 Instagram followers since the Super Bowl. Travis Kelce, on the other hand, has gained over 12,370. The Wiggles doubled down by putting out TWO new songs with Dolly Parton. The first is called “Friends” and it’s all about making friends. Solid messaging. And it’s catchy, too. And the second…
The Grand Ole Opry just announced the 2025 class for its Opry NextStage program. The NextStage program “serves to spotlight country music’s next big up-and-coming artists.” This year’s class includes: Avery Anna . . . Chayce Beckham . . . Dasha . . . . . . and Tucker Wetmore. Previous members of the Opry…