Picture yourself as a skilled young skateboarder who thrives on wild energy. You love pulling off bold stunts, catching air, and moving completely free in your favorite scuffed-up sneakers. Suddenly, an influential corporation spots your raw talent and tells you that you are extraordinary. They make dazzling promises about transforming you into an international sensation. … Read more
September 25 Is Becoming “Dolly Day” — And Garth Brooks Is Turning the Date Into a Gift for Children September 25 may never look quite the same again. Written as 9/25, the date carries an unmistakable connection to Dolly Parton’s iconic song “9 to 5.” Now, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are giving that connection … Read more
When Randy Travis said goodbye to Dolly Parton, he did not need a complicated message to explain what she meant to him. He ended his tribute with the title of one of his most beloved songs: “Forever and Ever, Amen.” The words carried a meaning that went far beyond a familiar country-music lyric. They became … Read more
Dolly Parton Chose a Private Burial Beside Carl Dean, Her Cousin Reveals Dolly Parton spent much of her life in the public eye, but when it came to her final goodbye, she wanted something very different. Rather than a large, star-filled funeral or a public memorial service, Parton was given a small and private burial … Read more
Dolly Parton Was More Than a Country Music Icon: The Songwriter, Actress and Businesswoman Behind the Legacy Dolly Parton built one of the most remarkable careers in modern entertainment by doing far more than performing songs. She was a songwriter, recording artist, actress, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist whose influence reached well beyond country music. Parton … Read more
Vince Gill Breaks Down Singing “I Will Always Love You” for Dolly Parton in Emotional Kansas City Tribute Some songs are difficult to sing because of the memories attached to them. For Vince Gill, “I Will Always Love You” became almost impossible to finish when he tried to perform it in memory of his longtime … Read more
He stepped onto the scale, bracing himself for the worst, only for the digital readout to flash a horrifying error: Error: Maximum Weight Exceeded. At 585 pounds, Cole Prochaska was no longer just gaining weight—he was actively erasing his own future. Trapped inside a body that felt like a ticking time bomb, he knew death … Read more
Regal Brings Two Dolly Parton Classics Back to Theaters to Support Her Imagination Library Dolly Parton’s film legacy is returning to the big screen — and this time, the screenings are helping continue one of the causes closest to her heart. Regal is bringing “Steel Magnolias” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” back to … Read more
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Turn September 25 Into “Dolly Day” for a Cause Close to Dolly Parton’s Heart Dolly Parton’s legacy is being honored in a way that goes far beyond music. Garth Brooks and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, have announced that their Nashville venue, Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk, will dedicate … Read more