Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie will officially become members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The two singers will be joined by Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Carly Simon and Eminem, all inducted into the Performer category, during a ceremony held later this year. “Rock ‘n’ roll has never been one thing,” Rock Hall President and CEO Greg…
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8. Whether you’re a mother, want to celebrate your mother, or have a strong female influence in your life, let these ten songs be the soundtrack for the day. 10. “Mama Don’t Forget to Pray for Me,” Diamond Rio “Mama Don’t Forget to Pray for Me,” was Diamond Rio‘s third single, from their 1991…
Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of her good friend, Naomi Judd. Parton paid tribute to Judd, after The Judds were formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. on Sunday, May 1, one day after Judd passed away. “I was so shocked to hear about Naomi’s passing,” Parton wrote. “Naomi and I were close. We were very…
Reba McEntire is the musical idol that so many look up to, but she also has her own hero as well, namely Dolly Parton. The “Fancy” singer recently asked Parton to join her on a remake of Does He Love You,” but she wasn’t able to call her directly to issue the invitation. “You don’t call Dolly, you fax…
Country music is rich in songs about faith. With the heart of country music located in Nashville, Tennessee, in the middle of the Bible Belt, it makes sense that so many artists would record songs about their spiritual beliefs. While there are far too many songs about faith within country music to count, we picked ten of our favorites….
Dolly Parton is heading to the big screen! The Country Music Hall of Fame member will star in a film adaptation of the film, Run, Rose Run, based on the novel of the same name, which she wrote with James Patterson. Reese Witherspoon’s company Hello Sunshine is partnering with Parton and Patterson to release the film. “I’m proud, excited…
Dolly Parton might have tried to withdraw her name from the list of potential inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but her request has been denied. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame says they stand by their decision to nominate the Grand Ole Opry member, which is why her name will remain on the ballot….
Dolly Parton is continuing to reinvent herself, which she says is at least partly due to a sign she once saw in a bathroom, The 76-year-old, who just released her debut Run, Rose, Run novel and album with James Patterson, reveals the motto that has shaped her entire life and career. “I wake up with new dreams every day,”…
Dolly Parton is taking herself out of the running for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Grand Ole Opry member announced her decision on social media, saying she did not feel she was worthy of the honor. “Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of…
Dolly Parton is one of the most famous faces in the world, but her husband, Carl Dean, is rarely seen. The Country Music Hall of Fame member learned early in her career that Dean, whom she married in 1966, preferred to stay out of the spotlight, a wish she honors with intentionality and consistency. “I’ve known how to keep…
