Dolly Parton has performed in massive, sold-out venues all over the world. While it may seem likely that, given her superstar career, Parton loves being in the spotlight, the 77-year-old says that she is actually quite shy, and has been all her life. But it was while she was still a child, growing up in the mountains of East…
Dolly Parton is the one who officially inducted country music superstar, Keith Urban, into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame last week. The Country Music Hall of Fame member praised Urban, after he invited her to induct him via a hand-written letter. “I’m sure all of you know and feel the same way, I have never seen a person…
Keith Urban is officially a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The New Zealand-born superstar was inducted into the prestigious hall last week by Dolly Parton, after he invited her by sending her a hand-written letter. Urban shared his thoughts on his induction, especially by the Country Music Hall of Fame member, on social media. “Thank you…
Dolly Parton has built a business empire that extends far beyond her music career, but she isn’t taking the credit for all she has accomplished. The 77-year-old says her massive successes, including her Dollywood theme park, books, movies, philanthropy, her just-announced What Would Dolly Do? radio show and more, are the result of her strong faith as much as…
Part of the appeal of country music is its celebration of hard work during the week, with hopefully a little fun on the weekend. In honor of Labor Day, we counted down ten of the best songs in country music that celebrate the work we all do to survive. 10. “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett…
Dolly Parton announced earlier this year the release of her book, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, out on October 17. The book is a celebration of Parton’s love of fashion over the years, with some of her most iconic looks throughout her historic career included in Behind the Seams. Now, the Country Music Hall of Fame member announces…
Dolly Parton has had far more success than most, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t had to fight for what she wants. While she may appear sweet and affable in public — a persona that very much also describes her in private as well — the 77-year-old admits she does get angry sometimes, but only when it’s justified. “I’m…
Dolly Parton has another song, out now, from her forthcoming Rockstar album. The 77-year-old released “Let It Be,” joined on the track by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood. The song was written by McCartney and John Lennon, and became a signature hit for the Beatles. “Well, does it get any better than singing “Let It Be”…
A new song is coming from Dolly Parton this week, and it features some of rock music’s most iconic stars. The Grand Ole Opry member announces the release of “Let It Be,” from her forthcoming 30-track Rockstar album. Paul McCartney, who wrote the song with John Lennon for the Beatles, joins Parton on the track, out on Friday, August…
The Judds are being recognized with a star-studded tribute album, with many of country music’s biggest artists honoring the duo, made up of Naomi Judd and Wynonna Judd. A Tribute To The Judds, featuring some of their biggest hits including “Mama He’s Crazy,” “Why Not Me,” “Love Can Build A Bridge” and more, will be released on October 27,…
