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Janelle Arthur Performs 'Dumb Blonde' by Dolly Parton on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:59:31 +0000

Aspiring country singer Janelle Arthur sang an early Dolly Parton song titled 'Dumb Blonde' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 17), earning a less-than-enthusiastic response from the judging panel.

Miranda Lambert Wants to Follow in Dolly Parton's Footsteps

Christina Vinson — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:49:11 +0000

With five nominations for the 2013 ACMs -- including prestigious Entertainer of the Year -- a Grammy, a celebrity husband and four albums, Miranda Lambert has had many accomplishments since her days on 'Nashville Star.' But she wants more, and she's looking to the queen of country, Dolly Parton, as her metric for success.

Dolly Parton's 'Hard Candy Christmas' is #3 on the Top 5 Country Christmas Songs of 2012 [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:14:35 +0000

This is my top five countdown of the greatest country Christmas songs of all time. Coming in at #3 is Dolly Parton, who debuted their single 'Christmas In Dixie' originally in 1982. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard charts. The song was later re-released in 1988 and only made it to #73 on Billboards 'Hot 100' chart.

Dolly Parton – Then and Now

Billy Dukes — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:00:27 +0000

In 1965, Dolly Parton hadn’t yet adopted theÂ elaborateÂ wigs she proudly sports today, but her hair was still 10 feet tall and perhaps bulletproof. The famous singer is beautiful now, but at age 19 she was more of a natural beauty who relied less on makeup.Â According to our records, Parton’s hair began to truly take [...]

Dolly Parton Makes Stephen Colbert's Dream Come True With 'Love Is Like a Butterfly' Duet

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:00:53 +0000

Dolly Parton may be making her media rounds in support of her new book, 'Dream More: Celebrating the Dreamer in You,' but the country icon herself is the one making unlikely dreams come true for others.

Dolly Parton Addresses Gay Rumors, Plastic Surgery and More on 'Nightline'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:00:02 +0000

Dolly Parton is one of the most important singer-songwriters in the country genre, as well as one of the best-selling female artists of all time. That success has come at the price of having her personal life subjected to all manner of tabloid scrutiny, and in an interview to promote her new memoir 'Dream More,' the legendary songbird opened up about her career, plastic surgery procedures, and love life -- including the often-repeated rumor that she is secretly gay.

Dolly Parton Dishes on Her 'Trashy' Halloween Costume

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:00:37 +0000

Dolly Parton has such a sassy sense of humor, she’s even open to whole-heartedly accepting the fact that she picked up a “trashy” costume for Halloween. Everyone’s favorite country superstar played along with pushy TMZ interviewers recently as they prodded her about her purchase. The site caught the singer outside of Matteo’s restaurant in Los [...]

Dolly Parton Slot Machines Coming to Las Vegas [VIDEO]

Dave Wheaton — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:27:22 +0000

Dolly Parton is well known for a lot of things. A legendary country singer, a movie star, theme park owner and author. And yes, her top-heaviness. Now Dolly is going to be known for cheering you on as she takes your money. With her new partnership with International Game Technology, Parton is going to be [...]

Dolly Parton Celebrates Gold-Selling Album 'An Evening With … Dolly'

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:45:13 +0000

It’s hard to believe that Dolly Parton experienced a first in her career last week, so deep into the legendary singer’s success in country music. Friday morning (Aug. 10), Parton’s label — Dolly Records — earned its first gold-selling album for her Cracker Barrel double-disc, ‘An Evening With … Dolly.’ In addition to it being the first big-selling album for her record label, it was also the first gold-selling project for Cracker Barrel.

Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton + Patsy Cline Are Rolling Stone's Women Who Rock

Megan Pacella — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:30:36 +0000

They might all sing with a country twang, but according to Rolling Stone, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline all qualify for the Women Who Rock list. The countdown celebrates “50 of the fiercest albums that female rock & rollers have given the world,” and it includes Lady Gaga, Carole King, Lucinda Williams and — of course — Aretha Franklin, among others.

Library of Congress Adds Dolly Parton's 'Coat of Many Colors' to National Recording Registry

Megan Pacella — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:00:05 +0000

Every year, the Library of Congress adds an exclusive group of 25 songs to its National Recording Registry. Based on cultural significance in the preservation of iconic songs in history, the Library of Congress has chosen Dolly Parton‘s ‘Coat of Many Colors’ as one of this year’s honorees, giving the iconic singer-songwriter one more accolade in her already impressive collection of nods and awards.

Dolly Parton to Release New DVD / CD Collection Through Cracker Barrel

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:00:22 +0000

Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide are getting ready to stock their shelves with a new collection of hit songs from the one and only Dolly Parton. ‘An Evening With … Dolly’ will include a double-disc live DVD and CD from Parton’s recent London performance, set for release on April 2. The two discs will [...]

Dolly Parton Sought After in New 'Hollywood to Dollywood' Documentary

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:30:21 +0000

Dolly Parton is the muse in a new documentary that’s set to debut at the 2012 Nashville Film Festival, which runs the week of April 19-26. Though the appropriately titled ‘Hollywood to Dollywood’ might sound like a documentary about the Queen of Country Music herself, it actually chronicles the adventures of two identical twin brothers, Gary and Larry Lane, who are hoping to get Parton to star in their screenplay ‘Full Circle.’

Dolly Parton Brought to Tears by Whitney Houston's Death

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:00:40 +0000

In a new statement made Monday (Feb. 13), Dolly Parton emphasized once again just how deeply saddened she is by the tragic and sudden death of pop superstar Whitney Houston, who died Saturday in a Beverly Hills hotel room. Parton seems to have felt a special connection with the soaring songstress, especially since they shared the hit ‘I Will Always Love You,’ a song Parton wrote and performed in 1974. Houston then brought the git to girls across the globe, who sang it into their hairbrushes after 1992, trying to mimic the astounding runs and unbelievable high notes of the talent.

Dolly Parton Mourns Whitney Houston's Death: 'Whitney, I Will Always Love You'

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:09:54 +0000

Dolly Parton and the late Whitney Houston are forever connected through one very specific hit ballad. Houston’s version of ‘I Will Always Love You’ — which Parton wrote and first released in 1974 — was a massive hit for Houston in 1992 as part of ‘The Bodyguard’ soundtrack.

Dolly Parton to Help Launch New Water, Snow Park in Nashville

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:01:44 +0000

Two of Nashville’s biggest entertainment moguls announced last week that they will be partnering for a new 114-acre family entertainment zone in Nashville. Dolly Parton‘s Dollywood Company is embarking on this new project with Gaylord Entertainment, the company that owns the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, as well as the Ryman Auditorium, Wildhorse Saloon, WSM-AM and more of Nashville’s main attractions.

Dolly Parton Raps With Queen Latifah on 'Today'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:50:21 +0000

Appearing on the ‘Today’ show this morning because of their new film ‘Joyful Noise,’ Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah took the descriptor “cross-genre” just one step further. When host Ann Curry pointed out that hip-hop and country had an intersection in the two artists, Parton innocently said, “We never thought about that. We just thought it’d be rap stuff,” and then she jumped right into a rap with Latifah beat-boxing at her side.

Dolly Parton Turns Down 'Dancing With the Stars' Offers

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:00:32 +0000

With her dazzling attire and stage-brightening smile, Dolly Parton would seemingly be an ideal celebrity to hit the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ set — she’s even got the costuming down already. Still, the ‘Jolene’ hitmaker does not think she’d be a good fit and has refused several offers to appear on the show.

Dolly Parton Looking to Tell Her Story on Broadway

Billy Dukes — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:00:24 +0000

Dolly Parton has the perfect topic for her next try at a Broadway musical: herself. The singer, songwriter and star of the upcoming ‘Joyful Noise’ movie says she’d love to make her personal story of determination and success into a musical, and has even begun to work on it.

Movie "Joyful Noise" Starring Dolly Parton/Queen Latifah Coming in January [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:40:08 +0000

Dolly Parton not only is a terrific singer but she also has some acting chops too. Remember Steel Magnolia's, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Rhinestone, Straight Talk and Nine to Five to name a few. Well this time Dolly has teamed up with another great singer/actress Queen Latifah for a new movie being released January 13th called "Joyful Noise".