Fans are rallying around Dolly Parton and her family in the wake of her brother David’s passing on Friday, November 15. “My brother David passed away peacefully this morning,” Dolly’s sister, Stella Parton, shared on X. “It’s never easy to say goodbye to a loved one but he go...
Willadeene Parton,born March 24, 1940, is the eldest of Dolly Parton’s siblings. She “tends to act as a second mother to her younger siblings,” according to a post onDolly Parton’s official website. Willadeene Parton, now 84, pursued a career as an author. In 1996, she published...
In 1989, Cosmo interviewed the inimitable Dolly Parton about her success as a legendary singer and songwriter in Nashville, her movie career, and dreaming big.
Dolly Rebecca Parton, the iconic Country music singer, is known famously for her blonde tresses, petite stature and welcoming personality. This damsel singer turned actress was born in Tennessee, on January 19th1946. Born to a poor family, Dolly didn’t have much exposure and the only exposure...
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton's musical story starts further back than most might expect — to the British Isles of the 1600s. That's where her ancestors hail from, eventually landing in the hollers of East Tennessee and its familiar mountain ran...
It isn't just legions of LGBT fans who are inspired by her unconditional love for them -- Dolly Parton's longtime gay advocacy hits even closer to home. The country music legend reveals that she's had heart-to-hearts with gay family members still living in her Tennessee hometown...
Billed to Dolly Parton & Family, and produced with her cousin Richie Owens, “Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith & Fables” is a joyous 37-track immersion into their many generations of musical heritage, which traces back to Wales and an immigration to the Unit...
19-25 include drummer Questlove of The Roots, country singer Dolly Parton and TV chef Paula Deen. January 13 Dolly Parton sings her family’s story on ‘Smoky Mountain DNA.’ She says it is her ‘favorite album’ November 14, 2024 Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across...
Parton hopes her Chardonnay is the kind of wine that will make celebrations with friends and family even more special.(Omar Vega/FilmMagic) Did you ever work a 9-to-5 job? Yes! I worked at an outdoor sign company called Northern Outdoor when I first came to Nashville. I wasn’t very...
CNBC Meets' Tania Bryer speaks to global music megastar Dolly Parton, who takes the time to discuss her humble beginnings with CNBC, her business acumen and her success as a music icon. In the first half of the episode, Parton speaks out about her relationship with her family and how she...