A song that feels like coming home. 🥹 Watch I Knew It, I Knew You (Piano Version) come to life in the new music video, and stream Toy Story 5 on @DisneyPlus on September 23. https://t.co/WHFyFghJLt
Taylor Swift shares a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton:
“A world without Dolly doesn’t feel possible, real, or right.
But because of the eternally generous way she spent her time on this earth and the countless lives she changed for the better, her legacy will be an everlasting one.
She was truly the gift that kept on giving. Dolly gave us someone to look up to while encouraging us to be who we are as individuals. Somehow she was able to give us her lessons about the world gently and honestly, simultaneously, and oftentimes hilariously.
She managed to give the world the ultimate mystery and fantasy in some corners of her life, but to give full transparency in the ways that counted. Somehow she was true grace and true grit, all in one dazzling person. She possessed the softest heart when it came to the struggles of others, and a backbone of steel to defend her own self worth as an artist.
Along with her other fans, I am so grateful for all of it. For the melodies and lyrics she wrote that thawed even the coldest hearts. For the millions of books she provided children all over the world so that they might fall in love with stories the way she did. For the tightropes she walked so that young girls like me could grow up dreaming of joining the circus too. Dolly, I’ll think of you each step of the way.”
Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at https://t.co/cLu9I7M2wC
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at https://t.co/arzrqInqJA
Her current demeanour about her career and her position is reflected VERY accurately on showgirl. You can feel it, read it, hear it. *whispers* That's why people's reactions to even interviews at this point match bar for bar with their reactions to the album.
Taylor on choosing the songs for the medley:
“The way I would pick the songs is I’d find some sort of throughline, whether that was rhythmically or these are all about a similar emotion, and I prepared one for you today. If I was still on the Eras Tour, I would do this one.”
“You chose this. You chose this every day. You could've opted out of this any day before it got unmanageably big and I decided not to, because I love it that much. [...] Everything that comes with this is ultimately worth it, as long as I get to still make music.”
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Taylor saying “Your Midas touch on the Chevy door, November flush and your flannel cure” and “You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye” meaning the exact same thing is killing me, cause it’s true, but I would never put those two songs in the same sentence 😭😭