Dolly's father eventually learned to write his own name. Robert Lee “Lee" Parton never learned to read or write as a child, something that embarrassed him deeply and eventually inspired Dolly's Imagination Library. But later in life, he learned at least to write his name. After his death, Dolly's brother Randy received their father's old green work lunch bucket and discovered that Lee had scratched his own name into its paint.
A wonderful man who raised a wonderful daughter! ♥️♥️
When i saw dolly parton a couple years ago she stopped the show and asked "do yall wanna see me play a little saxophone", pulled out a tiny toy saxophone and pretended to play yakety sax. And when she finished she said "you wanna see me play it in reverse?" and she turned around and did it again with her back facing the crowd.
Our hearts are broken over the loss of Dolly. 🤍
Getting to sing “Jolene” alongside her is a memory we’ll cherish forever. What began as the chance to make music with an icon became something so meaningful to us, and sharing a Grammy-winning moment with her made it even more unforgettable.
Rest in peace, Dolly. You’ll always hold a special place in our hearts.
One of Dolly Parton’s most cross cultural collaborations was Peace Train her 1996 recording with South African choir Ladysmith Black Mambazo
The more that I see about this remarkable woman,the more impressed I am
What a huge loss her passing is to the world,she gave so much 🥺🥺
Johnny Cash introduced a young Dolly Parton to the stage saying, “We’ve got a little girl here from up in East Tennessee. Her daddy’s listening to the radio at home, and she’s gonna be in real trouble if she doesn’t sing tonight, so let’s bring her out here.”
If only she knew back then how incredible her life would be. We miss you, Dolly...
Zara Larsson reveals she’s been shedding “many tears” after learning about Dolly Parton’s passing:
“I’ve really been so very sad about Dolly all day…I didn’t think it would affect me the way it has. The world truly lost someone so incredible special. Even tho she’s not here anymore, her life and story will never be forgotten. I wanna be more like Dolly. We should all be more like Dolly. More generous, more loving and to always see the good in people ❤️”
"Somewhere in Tennessee, an Air Evac pilot flying back to base in Clarksville looked down and caught this from the sky: a corn maze cut in the shape of Dolly Parton, guitar and all. 💖
You’d never know it was there from the ground.
Nashville loves Dolly.
And apparently, so does this farmer" 🥰
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