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Dolly Parton, Gloria Estefan, Belinda Carlisle (& More) to Release New Song Together!

When it comes to iconic collaborations, this may just be it… Legendary musicians Dolly Parton, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan, Belinda Carlisle and Debbie Harry are releasing a new song together! *Insert ridiculously loud squeal* It’s all thanks to Diane Warren who came up with the idea while writing the song “Gonna Be You” for the upcoming film, 80…

Dolly Parton Teams Up with California to Give Kids Free Books Across the State

California kids will soon have access to free books thanks to Dolly Parton, her Imagination Library and the state’s lawmakers. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 1183, a bill which received bipartisan support to extend Dolly’s famous book-gifting program to the state so children under the age of five can receive a free book each month,…

Dolly Parton Donates $1M to Paediatric Infectious Disease Research

Dolly Parton is giving back to the medical community once again. According to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, the country music icon who made a $1 million donation towards their COVID vaccine research in 2020, has made another million-dollar donation, this time to support research into paediatric infectious diseases. The money will be used…

Dolly Parton is Officially a Best-Selling Fiction Author!

Country music icon, philanthropist and entrepreneur Dolly Parton can add another epic achievement to her long list – she’s officially a best-selling fiction author! Run, Rose, Run, the debut mystery novel from Dolly and her long-time friend, A-list author James Patterson, was released just a couple of weeks ago. This week, it’s reached the top…

Singer Dolly Parton standing on stage with a microphone, smiling. She wears a yellow jacket with red flowers on them.

Dolly Parton Gracefully Declines Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination

Dolly Parton is turning down the opportunity to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The country music icon who is among several major artists being considered for the prestigious honour, released a statement on social media explaining why she’s politely declining: “Even though I am extremely flattered to be nominated for…

Dolly Parton smiles while holding a pink-coloured tub of her new ice cream.

Dolly Parton Inspires New Ice Cream Flavour & Proceeds go to Buying Books For Kids

Somewhere in between making music… speaking up against racism… helping fund the COVID-19 vaccine… and even singing “vaccine” to the tune of “Jolene”…. Dolly Parton has been working on another project – and this one’s pretty sweet. The country music superstar has her own ice cream flavour now! Yep, Dolly teamed up with Jeni’s Splendid…

Dolly Parton smiling at a red carpet eveng with her signature big, blonde hair.

Dolly Parton Asks Tennesse Lawmakers To Stop Efforts To Build A Statue In Her Honour

Music icon Dolly Parton has asked Tennessee lawmakers to remove a bill that would see a statue erected in her honour in Nashville. The bill was introduced last month, recognising the global superstar for her decades-long contribution to the state. And while there’s plenty of support for the Dolly statue, Dolly herself is saying thanks, but…

Singer Dolly Parton standing on stage with a microphone, smiling. She wears a yellow jacket with red flowers on them.

Dolly Parton Reminds World “White Asses” Aren’t the Only Ones that Matter

Dolly Parton has everyone talking today about a brilliant, in-depth interview she gave to Billboard where she discusses her support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The country music legend, businesswoman and philanthropist explains that although she hasn’t taken part in any BLM marches, she can get behind those who do: “I understand people having…