35 years ago, on July 16, 1986, Dolly Parton opened her theme park, Dollywood, in Sevier County, Tennessee. The park, which employed more than 3000 people, was originally built in 1961, as Rebel Railroad, before becoming Goldrush Junction and then Silver Dollar City, owned by the Herschend Brothers. In 1986, Parton joined the Herschends, reopening that year as Dollywood….
Carly Pearce had one of her biggest dreams fulfilled last week, when she was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, by none other than Dolly Parton. Pearce was tricked into thinking she was doing a Dollywood commercial, when in fact she was about to achieve a country music first. “I thought I was doing a…
Carly Pearce will be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! The Kentucky native was invited by Dolly Parton last week. which was announced during Pearce’s performance on Tuesday, June 22. Pearce thought she was taping an invitation for fans to attend Dollywood, sharing her memories of Dollywood, when Parton surprised her. “First of all, I wanted to tell…
Almost a year after Charlie Daniels tragically passed away, a new 19-track album is slated to be released, honoring the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s enduring legacy. Charlie Daniels & Friends – Duets will be released on July 16, a star-studded record that includes duets with Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, Brooks & Dunn, Brad…
May 20 is National Rescue Dog Day! Whether you have a dog or have fond memories of one from your childhood, National Rescue Dog Day is worth honoring. To celebrate, we rounded up nine of our favorite songs about America’s favorite pet. 9. “Move It On Over,” Hank Williams Hank Williams wrote “Move It On Over,” and it might…
Dolly Parton has often said her proudest accomplishment has nothing to do with her career. Instead, it’s the Imagination Library, which has given away more than 150 million books worldwide, which is the thing she is most proud of, and is also the most passionate about. “I really think it’s important … if you can read, you can self-educate…
Dolly Parton returned to Dollywood for the first time in 14 months this week. The 75-year-old celebrated the occasion with Good Morning America, recalling how much things have changed in a little over a year. “We’re not out of it all yet, but hopefully … I can feel a new energy, just feeling like I could come home, and…
Dolly Parton might have put an end to plans to build a statue at the State Capitol in her honor, but that isn’t stopping her from being recognized by the state of Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee signed a resolution on Wednesday, April 21, officially recognizing the country music superstar for her work with children’s literacy, thanks to her philanthropic Imagination…
If you missed the chance to purchase Dolly Parton‘s custom-made Strawberry Pretzel Pie ice cream at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, you’re in luck. The demand for the ice cream, which was made in limited quantities, caused the Jeni’s website to crash on the day the ice cream was made available, with some pints later listed for sale for as…
Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of her beloved Uncle Bill Owens, who passed away on Wednesday, April 7. Owens, who Parton credits with inspiring her successful music career, was 85 years old when he passed away. “I’ve lost my beloved Uncle Bill Owens,” Parton wrote in a tribute posted on her website. “I knew my heart would break…
