Tag: Dolly Parton
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In celebration of her 78th birthday, Dolly Parton surprised her admirers with new songs.
With the release of her deluxe album, Dolly Parton gave her admirers a musical present on Friday to celebrate her 78th birthday: new songs. On Instagram, the legendary country music performer revealed the limited edition, writing: “Hey fans and friends, Since it’s my birthday, I’m going to gift it to you. Along with the Rockstar…
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At the halftime of the Thanksgiving game, Dolly Parton performs her hits while sporting a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform.
Thanks to Dolly Parton, Thanksgiving is a bit more rock ‘n’ roll this year. The country music icon performed at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game versus the Washington Commanders. She had just released her new album Rockstar. The famous…
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I listened to the whole 2-and-a-half-hour “Rockstar” album by Dolly Parton in one sitting. What I gleaned from this
The fact that Dolly Parton is and has always been a national treasure is already an essential American reality. Parton, a septuagenarian singer-songwriter, actress, theme park owner, and entrepreneur, was showered with accolades last year when she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, something unexpected happened: she politely declined the…
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Carol Burnett and Dolly Parton Give a 1988 Film New Life
When “Tokyo Pop” debuted in April 1988, reviewers were enthusiastic, at least about its star actress, Carrie Hamilton, a novice to the big screen who had previously been on TV’s “Fame.” Sheila Benson of the Los Angeles Times commented that Hamilton stalked through the film “straight into our hearts.” Walter Goodman complimented the film, about…
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Reflecting on Kenny Rogers’ passing three years ago, Dolly Parton said, “I Miss Him So Much.”
The country legend reflects on their popular duet “Islands in the Stream,” saying, “I would always brighten up when that particular song came due in the repertoire.”Even though it has been over three years since Kenny Rogers passed away, his close friend and musical collaborator Dolly Parton continues to miss him. Parton, 77, expresses to…