Dolly Parton’s older brother has died, family says
(Gray News) – Dolly Parton’s older brother, David Parton, has died, according to their younger sister. Stella Parton made a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday morning announcing the death.
Dolly Parton’s new project is a full-on family affair showcasing her “Smoky Mountain DNA”
Coming off her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and "Rockstar" album, Dolly Parton is showing off her family's rich and lengthy musical heritage with "Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith & Fables," a collection of songs co-produced with cousin Richie Owens and featuring more than 20 family members,
Dolly Parton sings her family’s story on ‘Smoky Mountain DNA.’ She says it is her ‘favorite album’
“Smoky Mountain DNA” could only end with one song: “When It’s Family,” originally co-written by Parton and released as “Family” on her 1991 album “Eagle When She Flies.” It’s a moving song about acceptance, Parton singing: “Some are preachers, some are gay / Some are addicts, drunks and strays / But not a one is turned away / When it’s family.”
Dolly Parton Celebrates Her Family's ‘Smoky Mountain DNA' on New Album: Stream It Now
In 2023, Dolly Parton released her first rock music album, Rockstar, teaming with a lengthy list of luminaries including Elton John and Paul McCartney. On her latest album (out Nov. 15), the globally-known artist and East Tennessee native delivers one of her most intimate projects yet,
Dolly Parton, 78, On Her Emotional New Album: 'I Just Started to Cry'
Dolly Parton fans know how she honed her musical chops in a Tennessee cabin with 11 siblings. But the source of her talent stretches way back – to the 1600s in the British Isles
Dolly Parton to spotlight her family in new album and docuseries 'Smoky Mountain DNA'
Dolly Parton has announced the November release of her new album "Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables."
Dolly Parton makes historic $4.5M gift to Nashville Public Library so Music City 'can once again light the way for the nation'
The investment is the "most significant gift" in the foundation's nearly three decade history, NPLF said in a news ...
Dolly Parton Gifts Record $4.5 Million to Nashville Public Library
The country singer has become known for her philanthropic efforts, with this only the latest donation she's made over the ...
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“The Whole Thing Was Very Heart-Wrenching”: Dolly Parton Opens up About Emotional Recording Proccess Behind New Album
Dolly Parton aims to celebrate her family and upbringing in her new 37-track album set to release this Friday,.
Kendra Scott x Dolly Parton Collection: See the Entire Line
We couldn’t think of a better collaboration if we tried; Kendra Scott and Dolly Parton have teamed up and released a gorgeous ...
What Dolly Parton Really Thinks About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's 'Little Love Affair'
Dolly Parton is weighing in on Taylor Swift 's relationship with Travis Kelce. While promoting her jewelry collaboration with ...
David Parton, sibling to Dolly Parton, died Friday morning
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A member of Dolly Parton's family died Friday morning, according to a social media post from Stella Parton ...
Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in EC aims to stay permanently through local $1.6M campaign
With the start of a $1.6 million campaign, the Family Resource Center is looking at a way to keep the Dolly Parton Imagination Library’s local presence permanently supported. As a global literacy ...