Dolly Parton is opening up, for the first time, about one of the things she is known for most besides music: fashion. The Country Music Hall of Fame member announces the release of a new book, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, out on October 17. “I am happy, proud, and excited to present my book Behind the…
Country music has had many different chapters over the last several decades, but one thing that has remained consistent is the female artists, past and present, who helped shape the genre. We take a look at the lives and careers of 12 of the most influential female artists in country music. 12. Miranda Lambert Compared to some on this…
Carly Pearce and Molly Tuttle brought the holiday spirit with their performance as part of CMA Country Christmas. The Grand Ole Opry member and Tuttle performed a bluegrass medley of popular Christmas songs, with “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Let It Snow,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Christmas Time’s A-Comin’.” Pearce, who also…
Dolly Parton recently received $100 million from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, through his Bezos Courage and Civility Award, to donate to the charities of her choice. For the already philanthropic singer, who has donated $1 million twice, to both fund research for a COVID-19 vaccine, and to research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the generous gift was overwhelming, in…
Dolly Parton already has Dollywood in East Tennessee, but Nashville residents and visitors will soon have another place to honor the country music megastar. The 76-year-old reveals plans are in place to open a museum in her honor, in the heart of Music City. “I’m going to have a museum here pretty soon, within the next couple…
Carly Pearce is turning the page on a new season in life, and she couldn’t be more excited about it. The 32-year-old will wrap up her 29: Written in Stone season with two back-to-back, sold-out shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on October 26 and 27, the final chapter in a book that was about pouring out her heartbreak over the…
For KING & COUNTRY, the Christian duo made up of siblings Joel and Luke Smallbone, had a platinum-selling, No. 1 hit in 2019 with “God Only Knows,” a collaboration with Dolly Parton. The brothers still vividly recall how they got Parton to sing on the song with them, and how gracious she was throughout the entire process. Joel called…
Dolly Parton is once again expanding her business empire, this time with pets! The 76-year-old announces the launch of Doggy Parton, in partnership with SportPet Designs. A portion of the proceeds raised through the pet apparel and accessories line will go to support the animal rescue, Willa B. Farms, “Puppy Love was my very first record and six decades…
Carly Pearce is now firmly established as a country music artist, but she had to work plenty of challenging jobs in the pursuit. In addition to performing at Dollywood, when she was still a teenager, the Kentucky native had a series of side jobs to make ends meet, jobs that were definitely anything but glamorous. “I used to work…
Dolly Parton is gearing up for the release of another network TV movie, this one with several of her famous friends. The Country Music Hall of Fame member will star in Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas, featuring Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tom Everett Scott, Ana Gasteyer and more. Zach Williams and Jimmie Allen will…
