Dolly Parton
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Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian, known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album debut in 1967 with Hello, I'm Dolly. After her success during the remainder of the 1960s, her sales and chart peak came during the 1970s and continued into the 1980s. Parton's albums in the 1990s did not sell as well, but she achieved commercial success again in the new millennium and has released albums on various independent labels since 2000, including her own label, Dolly Records.
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Cue the Christmas music. What's new from Dolly Parton, Jonas Brothers, Carrie Underwood and moreYes, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is still our go-to but here are the new holiday tunes we're adding to our playlist.USATODAY.com - Published | |
Fact check: Dolly Parton helped fund Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine researchA large donation made in April by Dolly Parton caught the attention of social media users after Moderna announced a promising new COVID-19 vaccine.USATODAY.com - Published Also reported by •CBS News | |
Holiday TV specials: How to celebrate with Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood, Rudolph and SnoopyMake your holiday TV plans with our selection of new and returning specials, featuring Dolly Parton, Charlie Brown and many stars in between.USATODAY.com - Published | |
What to stream this weekend: Steve McQueen's 'Mangrove,' Hulu's 'Run,' another 'Princess Switch'New films out on streaming this weekend: Amazon begins Steve McQueen's 'Small Axe' anthology and Netflix unleashes a Dolly Parton holiday musical.USATODAY.com - Published | |
Dolly Parton on her holiday movie musical, 'Christmas on the Square': 'We need some joy'Dolly Parton explains why her latest Christmas movie, an old-fashioned musical for Netflix, is especially welcome amid the COVID-19 pandemic.USATODAY.com - Published | |
ShowBiz Minute: Lil Wayne, Parton, JordanLil Wayne charged with federal gun offense in Florida; Dolly Parton responds to news that her donation helped fund COVID-19 vaccine; Michael B. Jordan is named People's Sexiest Man Alive. (Nov. 18)USATODAY.com - Published | |
CBS Evening News, November 17, 2020States impose new restrictions amid record coronavirus hospitalizations; Dolly Parton helped fund Moderna COVID-19 vaccine research.CBS News - Published | |
Dolly Parton donated $1 million to help fund promising Moderna COVID-19 vaccineA million-dollar donation by Dolly Parton has helped fund the production of a promising new coronavirus vaccine by Moderna Therapeutics.USATODAY.com - Published | |
How Dolly Parton is 'playing an important role in Covid battle'Parton's $1m donation helped fund a vaccine's trials and research into other coronavirus treatments.BBC News - Published | |
Playboy Wants To Shoot Dolly Parton for 75th BdayDolly Parton's dream of being a 75-year-old woman gracing the cover of Playboy might soon become reality ... we've learned the ball's in her court. Here's the deal ... Dolly's had her eye on posing for..TMZ.com - Published | |
Dolly Parton has advice for a 'divided' America (CNN)If you can't listen to Dolly Parton, who can you listen to? The seemingly ageless iconic country artist appeared on Sunday's episode of "Today" to promote her new album, "A Holly Dolly Christmas,"..WorldNews - Published | |
Dolly Parton has new Scrooge-style Christmas movieDolly Parton plays an angel trying to help Christine Baranski's Scrooge-like character in Netflix's upcoming "Christmas on the Square." Though filled with Parton's signature rhinestones, cheerful dance..USATODAY.com - Published | |
Dolly Parton performance moves Stephen Colbert to tears: 'I'm under a lot of stress right now'Sometimes you just need to let it all out – Stephen Colbert can attest. And what better time than while listening to Dolly Parton sing?USATODAY.com - Published | 'We've talked about it': Dolly Parton again teases she 'might' pose for Playboy to celebrate turning 75Is Dolly Parton going to ring in her 75th birthday with another Playboy photo shoot? Here's what the singer is saying about the possibility.USATODAY.com - Published |
Dolly Parton sends prayers to 'critically ill' singer Mac Davis after heart surgeryMac Davis is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000.USATODAY.com - Published | Dolly Parton: 'The whole magic about me is that I look artificial, but I'm totally real'The country music legend urges young people to dream big but says it takes work and sacrifice to make them become reality.USATODAY.com - Published |
A new Dolly Parton mural in Nashville features her Black Live Matter quoteKim Radford, the artist behind the new Dolly Parton mural at The 5 Spot in East Nashville, shares the story behind her work.USATODAY.com - Published | New mural highlights Dolly Parton's BLM quoteTourists are flocking to Nashville to see a new mural of Dolly Parton that celebrates her position on Black Lives Matter. Artist Kim Radford included the quote in her painting after reading..USATODAY.com - Published |
Dolly Parton on her Imagination Library and life in the COVID-19 eraDolly Parton joins “CBS This Morning” for the special School Matters coverage to discuss her Imagination Library. Plus, handling life in the COVID-era and her support for the Black Lives Matter..CBS News - Published | Dolly Parton voices support for the Black Lives Matter movement Dolly Parton spoke about the country’s deep-rooted problem with racism Music legend Dolly Parton is stepping forward to extend her support for the Black Lives Matter movement and speak out against..WorldNews - Published |
Dolly Parton: 'Of course black lives matter!'The legendary country singer has been reticent to share her political beliefs in the past.BBC News - Published Also reported by •CBS News | Singers Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin and Queen Latifah among Women of the Century for entertainmentSingers Nina Simone, Dolly Parton, Gloria Estefan and Ella Fitzgerald are among influential women on USA TODAY's centennial list for entertainment.USATODAY.com - Published |
ShowBiz Minute: R. Kelly, Haddish, BieberProsecutors charge 3 with threatening women in R. Kelly case; Lucille Ball Comedy Festival goes virtual in its 29th year with performances by Tiffany Haddish and more; Dolly Parton, Justin Bieber among..USATODAY.com - Published | In 2009, Dolly Parton talked to 60 Minutes about being underestimatedDolly Parton is nominated for two Grammys this year. In 2009, Dolly Parton told Morley Safer as a little girl she wanted to look like the town tramp when she grew up.CBS News - Published |
GLAAD Media Awards: Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union honor trans daughter, Lil Nas X winsAt the first virtual GLAAD Media Awards, celebrities including Lil Nas X, Dolly Parton, Demi Lovato, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union made appearances.USATODAY.com - Published | Confederate Symbols Are Coming Down. Should Dolly Parton Go Up Instead?A petition is calling for Tennessee to replace statues and memorials of Confederate generals with the trailblazing performer.NYTimes.com - Published |
Dolly Parton secretly produced Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and fans have only just found out Dolly Parton secretly produced Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the unexpected crossover of cultural icons has left fans reeling. While Parton was not herself credited as a producer on the long-running..WorldNews - Published | Dolly Parton celebrates Easter in quarantine with joyous, solo performance of 'He's Alive'Dolly Parton sang a soulful "He's Alive" from home Easter Sunday. Here's how stars like Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry spread Easter joy.USATODAY.com - Published |
Dolly Parton wants to read your kids (and you!) a bedtime story with her new online series'Goodnight With Dolly,' an online bedtime story series from the beloved country music icon, launches this week.USATODAY.com - Published | Dolly Parton has no plans to retire, wants to be on the cover of Playboy for her 75th birthdayDolly Parton turned 74 in January, but she has no plans to retire. On the contrary, she has an aspiration for her 75th birthday: To pose for Playboy.USATODAY.com - Published |
Dolly Parton challenge: Cleveland Police bid to find manThe Cleveland force uses social media to try to trace 32-year-old Scott Mizsei.BBC News - Published | Early Grammys for Dolly Parton and Lil Nas XStars are collecting awards ahead of the main ceremony at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.BBC News - Published |
Will Smith, Reba take on Dolly Parton's 'LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Tinder' challengeDolly Parton is a trendsetter, not only in the music world but on social media. The country icon has sparked one of 2020's first viral challenges.USATODAY.com - Published | Dolly Parton turns 74: Looking back at 5 great achievements from her 70s so farDolly Parton is turning 74 on Sunday. Let's look back at some of her most impressive accomplishments she's made in her 70s so far.USATODAY.com - Published |
Nashville stars celebrate Grammy nodsCountry stars including Billy Ray Cyrus and Pistol Annies celebrate their Grammy nominations in Nashville, with for KING & COUNTRY showing off a voicemail message they received from Dolly Parton. (Jan...USATODAY.com - Published | Swap statue of KKK leader in state Capitol with Dolly Parton, Tenn. GOP leader suggestsRep. Jeremy Faison wants the removal of a Confederate general and KKK leader's bust. In its place? Dolly, a Nasvhille suffragist or a slave laborer.USATODAY.com - Published |
Raeanne Rubenstein, Versatile Celebrity Photographer, Dies at 74She had a knack for capturing her subjects, whether Andy Warhol in New York or Dolly Parton in Nashville, in ways that caught their essence.NYTimes.com - Published | CMA Awards 2019: How did Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood do as hosts?Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire did a stellar job hosting the CMA Awards, helping to prove that big award shows do need a host.USATODAY.com - Published |
CMA Awards 2019: How to watch, stream country music's biggest nightDon't miss country music's biggest night, hosted by Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. Here's how to catch the 2019 CMA Awards.USATODAY.com - Published | Dolly Parton, the legendWe've been singing along for decades with Dolly Parton, the poor girl from the Great Smoky Mountains who became the glitzy queen of country glamour. She's still at it 24/7, still writing her legacy one..CBS News - Published |
Dolly Parton planning faith-based medley for CMAsCountry icon Dolly Parton is going to perform a medley of faith-based songs for the CMA Awards, including a duet she recently recorded with Australian duo for KING and COUNTRY. (Oct. 23)USATODAY.com - Published | Country Mile episode 4: Dolly Parton says ‘I got enough stories to last a lifetime’Country Mile episode 4 features Dolly Parton reflecting on everything from the CMA Awards to Thanksgiving dinner.USATODAY.com - Published |
Dolly Parton celebrates 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry: 'I feel very special'“Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Grand Ole Opry” will air 8 p.m. Nov. 26 on NBC.USATODAY.com - Published | Good grief! Dollywood sued over use of 'Charlie Brown Christmas' song in copyright claimCopyright owners claim Dollywood, founded by country superstar Dolly Parton, used the "Charlie Brown Christmas" theme song without permission.USATODAY.com - Published |
Dolly Parton shares moving memories of Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, more favorite momentsDolly Parton will celebrate 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 12 with special performances at the Grand Ole Opry House.USATODAY.com - Published | "Sunday Morning" Full Episode 9/1This week "Sunday Morning," with guest host Lee Cowan, features John Blackstone's cover story on American Giant, a sportswear manufacturer whose apparel is entirely "Made in the U.S.A." Plus: David..CBS News - Published |
Dolly Parton: Making the most of everythingThe poor girl from the Great Smoky Mountains who became the glitzy queen of country glamour has always known what really mattersCBS News - Published | Country heart: How Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert and other superstars give backCountry music stars like Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire and Brad Paisley all play an active role to give back to their community.USATODAY.com - Published |
Women steal the show at the Newport Folk FestivalCountry music icon Dolly Parton joined a first-ever all-female roster of headliners at the venerable music festCBS News - Published | The Highwomen: Meet country music's new all-female supergroupCountry music icon Dolly Parton pulled off a big surprise when she took the stage at the Newport Folk Festival this weekend where women artists were in the spotlight. Parton was part of the first-ever..CBS News - Published |
