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…
For the first time this year, the ACM Awards streamed on Prime Video instead of on a major TV network, and were commercial-free. That, plus the strong focus on live music over awards, with presenters announcing more than one category to run through the acceptance speeches faster, meant a lot of time for live music. Keep reading for 10…
The 2022 ACM Awards are here! The show will air live tonight (March 7) from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. We have all of the details on the night, including performers, presenters, nominees and more. Hosts Dolly Parton is hosting the ceremony, with help from Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett. “I am real excited. It is always fun to do the…
Dolly Parton‘s Run, Rose, Run album is out! The record precedes the release of the Run Rose Run novel, which she wrote with James Patterson, and will be out on March 7. To celebrate the release of the record, Parton also released another track, “Woman Up (And Take It Like a Man).” “I just think this song really suits…
Carrie Underwood remains a student of the powerful female artists who have gone before her. The American Idol alum still looks to some of country music’s biggest female icons for guidance on how to succeed as a country music superstar, while maintaining a personal and family life as well. “I think my biggest influences musically, or career-wise, would have…
Country music is full of beautiful, sometimes sad, always emotional duets, some dating back to more than 60 years. From Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty, to Vince Gill and Reba McEntire, we narrowed down 11 of the best country duets of all time. 11. “It’s Your Love,” Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Tim McGraw and Faith Hill recorded this…
Neither Dolly Parton nor James Patterson were experiencing a career lull when they decided to combine their talents. The Country Music Hall of Fame member and acclaimed author teamed up together on the upcoming novel Run Rose Run, not at all because they had to, but purely because they wanted to. Although well-versed in writing lyrics, Parton had never…
Dolly Parton has accepted many awards and accolades over the years, but even she was stunned by her latest one. Parton was just nominated for induction into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an honor that blew the Country Music Hall of Fame member away. “I was absolutely floored when I heard that,” Parton tells Billboard. “I’ve…
