It was revealed that Dolly Parton was secretly battling cancer but she didn't say anything and instead released this song as one of her last to raise funds for children with cancer. Even while she was sick she was still thinking about others. I’m absolutely devastated.
Dolly Parton never wanted us fighting over whether she was red or blue. She wanted us to ALL be Americans.
And she showed us what she believed in:
- Kids should have books.
- People struggling deserve help.
- Everyone deserves dignity.
- Success means giving something back.
- And kindness doesn't require a party affiliation.
Maybe the best way to honor Dolly to build a country that looks a little more like the one she spent her life trying to create:
Kinder. More generous. Less judgmental. And looking out for one another.
That feels like a pretty damn good direction for tomorrow.
Rest in peace, Dolly ❤️
#BlueWaveIn70Days
Jimi Hendrix browsing for vinyl at The Village Oldies record shop on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village, New York City, 1968. Dressed in his signature velvet vest, satin shirt, and layered pendants, Hendrix loved digging through the bins for vintage blues, soul, and R&B records whenever he was in town.
🎸 When you look back at Hendrix’s groundbreaking music, which song features your favorite guitar solo? 🎸 👇️
Join me in conversation (and maybe a little song) this Saturday at 12p CT at the @countrymusichof in Nashville. Historian and writer Patrick Huber will host as we chat about my influences, creative process, and diverse body of work. See you this weekend!
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