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Miranda Lambert Wants to Follow in Dolly Parton's Footsteps

Christina Vinson — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:20:11 +0000

With five nominations for the 2013 ACMs -- including prestigious Entertainer of the Year -- a Grammy, a celebrity husband and four albums, Miranda Lambert has had many accomplishments since her days on 'Nashville Star.' But she wants more, and she's looking to the queen of country, Dolly Parton, as her metric for success.

Dolly Parton's 'Imagination Library' Help Get Kids Into Reading

Michael Scott — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:07:03 +0000

In 1996, Dolly Parton launched an exciting new effort, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to benefit the children of her home county in East Tennessee, USA. Dolly’s vision was to foster a love of reading among her county’s preschool children and their families by providing them with the gift of a specially selected book each month. [...]

Happy Birthday Dolly Parton

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:16:57 +0000

Dolly is a true American rags to riches story. Many people think of her as just another dumb blonde but she is pure genius under that big wig and eye makeup

Miley Cyrus Covers Dolly Parton's 'Jolene'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:06 +0000

Miley Cyrus, daughter of country singer Billy Ray, offered up her loyal, respectful and soulful cover of Dolly Parton's hit 'Jolene,' penned in 1973, in her 'Backyard Sessions' series. The song was written 19 years before Cyrus was even born, but she does a terrific job with it. Did you know that Parton is Cyrus' godmother? True story!

Classic Country Christmas Favorites [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:31:43 +0000

Tonight as you settle in for the Classic Country Saturday Night Show and make your request, I invite you travel back in time to some of the most cherished Christmas tunes in all Country Music. These are some of my childhood favorites. If I didn't me

Dolly Parton Addresses Gay Rumors On 'Nightline'

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:59:15 +0000

Dolly Parton appeared on ABC's 'Nightline' to promote her new book, and set the record straight about rumors that she is gay.

Dolly Parton Dishes on Her 'Trashy' Halloween Costume

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:00:37 +0000

Dolly Parton has such a sassy sense of humor, she’s even open to whole-heartedly accepting the fact that she picked up a “trashy” costume for Halloween. Everyone’s favorite country superstar played along with pushy TMZ interviewers recently as they prodded her about her purchase. The site caught the singer outside of Matteo’s restaurant in Los [...]

Dolly Parton Gets Her Own Slot Machines in Las Vegas

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 01:00:24 +0000

Dolly Parton is used to having many things named after her — like her theme park, Dollywood. But now, the country music is being made into a new slot machine in partnership with International Game Technology (IGT). The new machine — Dolly Parton Video Slots –Â along with Two Doors Down and Nine to Five Spinning [...]

Dolly Parton Celebrates Gold-Selling Album 'An Evening With … Dolly'

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:45:13 +0000

She is a favorite on Classic Country Saturday Night and she can still bring the hits. Have you checked out Dolly Parton's latest CD?

Taylor, Dolly, Patsy – Women Who Rock

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:44:31 +0000

Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, and Patsy Cline are included among Rolling Stone Magazine's "Women Who Rock".

Library of Congress Adds Dolly Parton's 'Coat of Many Colors' to National Recording Registry

Megan Pacella — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:00:05 +0000

Every year, the Library of Congress adds an exclusive group of 25 songs to its National Recording Registry. Based on cultural significance in the preservation of iconic songs in history, the Library of Congress has chosen Dolly Parton‘s ‘Coat of Many Colors’ as one of this year’s honorees, giving the iconic singer-songwriter one more accolade in her already impressive collection of nods and awards.

Dolly Parton – The Musical

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:33:00 +0000

Dolly Parton is currently working on a musical about her life story, that could also be turned into a movie!

Dolly Parton Brought to Tears by Whitney Houston's Death

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:40 +0000

In a new statement made Monday (Feb. 13), Dolly Parton emphasized once again just how deeply saddened she is by the tragic and sudden death of pop superstar Whitney Houston, who died Saturday in a Beverly Hills hotel room. Parton seems to have felt a special connection with the soaring songstress, especially since they shared the hit ‘I Will Always Love You,’ a song Parton wrote and performed in 1974. Houston then brought the git to girls across the globe, who sang it into their hairbrushes after 1992, trying to mimic the astounding runs and unbelievable high notes of the talent.

Dolly Opening New Park In Nashville

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:24:25 +0000

Dolly Parton announced plans to open up a new water and snow park in Nashville.

Dolly Parton's Evolution in Style

Natalie — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:26:15 +0000

The legend herself Dolly Parton has always had an interesting since of style. I don’t consider myself a fashion “Guru” or anything, but to an average person’s daily wardrobe teased hair and sequins from head to toe is something only Dolly could pull off. Although many of us find her style to be a tad [...]

Dolly Parton Turns Down 'Dancing With the Stars' Offers

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:30:32 +0000

With her dazzling attire and stage-brightening smile, Dolly Parton would seemingly be an ideal celebrity to hit the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ set — she’s even got the costuming down already. Still, the ‘Jolene’ hitmaker does not think she’d be a good fit and has refused several offers to appear on the show.

Dolly Parton Looking to Tell Her Story on Broadway

Billy Dukes — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:00:24 +0000

Dolly Parton has the perfect topic for her next try at a Broadway musical: herself. The singer, songwriter and star of the upcoming ‘Joyful Noise’ movie says she’d love to make her personal story of determination and success into a musical, and has even begun to work on it.

Dolly Parton-Giving Back Has Nothing To Do With Being Rich

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:14:52 +0000

She came from humble roots, and now has her own statue in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Dolly Parton has led a legendary life-music, movies, wealth....and yet, she still has time to give back. We could

Happy Birthday Dolly!

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:48:14 +0000

I have had many chances to visit with those who are blessed with the amazing talent it takes to make this music that we love. The one personality that I have yet to visit with personally is Dolly Parton. She is among my favorites. She is genuine, loving and kind and believes in the good in all of us. It is Dolly's Birthday today. Happy Birthday Dolly! If you share a birthday or you know of someone who shares a birthday with Dolly let me know about too! bruce@973thedawg.com and we will announce it on 97.3 The Dawg just after 8am this morning!

Hello Dolly!!

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:04:36 +0000

Congrats to Country Music Hall of Fame member DOLLY PARTON, who will receive the GRAMMY Lifetime Acheivement Award on February 12th. WE LOVE YOU DOLLY! For details CLICK HERE