Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of her brother, Randy. The Country Music Hall of Fame member revealed that he passed away, after a battle with cancer. “My brother Randy has lost his battle with cancer,” Parton posted on social media. “The family and I are grieving his loss but we know he is in a better place than…
Happy birthday, Dolly Parton! The East Tennessee native turns 76 on January 19. So, to celebrate, we rounded up 11 little-known facts about one of country music’s biggest stars. 1. Her father paid the doctor for her delivery with a bag of cornmeal. Dr. Robert F. Thomas delivered Parton at the rustic mountain home where her parents would ultimately…
Country music is about to get a big dose of powerful family harmonies, with newcomers Track45. The trio, made up of siblings Jenna, Ben, and KK Johnson, released their debut EP, Small Town, in October, showing off their rich musical heritage, which is evident in all three songs on the project. “Our granddad was a choir director, and our…
Carly Pearce is moving full-speed ahead, and she is better than ever. In the last several months, the 30-year-old lost her good friend, producer and collaborator, Busbee, had to come off the road because of the coronavirus pandemic, and split from her husband, Michael Ray, after only eight months of marriage. And she insists she is better than ever….
Dolly Parton has been married to her husband, Carl Dean, for 54 years. The country music icon, who got married in 1966, just as her career was taking off, credits their longevity to their friendship, and their ability to do things on their own. “My husband and I always had a great friendship,” Dolly said as American Idol alum,…
Dolly Parton wears many, many hats. The country music superstar is also an actress, a business owner and a philanthropist, as well as an author, with her next book, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, coming out in September. While the 74-year-old has certainly earned the rights — and the means — to retire, Dolly says she is, in fact,…
Dolly Parton just offered a heartwarming message for those frustrated by being forced to stay home, and away from live music in Nashville, during the coronavirus pandemic. The 74-year-old spoke out in a video, while scenes from the city flashed on the screen, and Tim McGraw‘s “Humble and Kind” played in the background. “Great songs come from experience,’ Dolly…
There’s a new book coming from Dolly Parton! The Country Music Hall of Fame member recently announced Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, sharing the story behind some of her most beloved songs. Dolly announced the good news on social media. “My songs are like my children. I expect them to support me when I’m old,” Dolly said with a…
Dolly Parton recently offered an inspiring message to graduating seniors in Sevier County, Tennessee, the area where she was born and raised. The 74-year-old shared a few words at the end of the schools’ virtual commencement, which could not be held in-person due to COVID-19. “Congratulations to all the graduates in Sevier County,” Dolly said. “I know you’ve missed…
