Dolly Parton: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Dolly Parton had to call off her 80th birthday party due to health issues. The singer, who hit the big 8-0 on January 19, told fans in a video why she couldn't make the "Grand Ole Opry" event.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 10

Dolly Parton to miss 80th birthday celebration at Grand Old Opry

Dolly Parton "wishes she could be" at her upcoming 80th birthday celebration at the Grand Old Opry. The 9 to 5 hitmaker - who has been out of the public

Entertainment News / Music Times / November 28

Dolly Parton Cancels More Events Amid Health Challenges But Is Expected to Return for Las Vegas Shows

Dolly Parton is continuing to scale back public appearances as she manages ongoing health issues, but she is still expected to headline her rescheduled Las Vegas residency next fall.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 27

Dolly Parton realised what 'sex appeal' was when she met Johnny Cash

Dolly Parton didn't understand "sex appeal" until she met Johnny Cash. The Jolene hitmaker has recalled how she was "starstruck" when she first encountered the late country singer at the age of 13 when he introduced her debut performance at Nashville's famous Grand Ole Opry.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 21

Dolly Parton to launch Tennessean Travel Stop in 2026

Dolly Parton is set to launch Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in 2026. The 79-year-old country music star has partnered with the team behind the Tennessean Travel Stop to rebrand its flagship Cornersville, Tennessee location under the name Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop by the summer of 2026.

Entertainment News / Music Times / November 21

Dolly Parton Confronts Rumors About Her Health After A String Of Cancellations And Admits She Is Under Treatment

Dolly‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Parton has been dealing with a lot of speculation about her health after she canceled a few events and only made appearances online.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 13

Dolly Parton has 'no time' to get old

Dolly Parton hasn't "got time to get old". The Jolene singer will turn 80 in January but she isn't worried about ageing because she feels like she is "just getting started" and has other things to focus on.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

Best music duets/collabs that crossed genres

Musical artists coming together, spanning genres and crossing over is quite exciting for listeners. Here's a look at 20 such collaborations and duets that worked out pretty well.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 10

Reba McEntire slams AI over Dolly Parton deathbed hoax

Reba McEntire has condemned AI "nonsense" after a fake picture appeared online purporting to show the singer at Dolly Parton's deathbed. The country star

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / October 8

Dolly Parton Has 4-Word Message Amid Health Scare

Dolly Parton isn't going anywhere, she wanted her concerned fans to know on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Parton's sister Freida sent many people into a panic when she said she had been praying for her sister and asking the public to pray for Dolly as well.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / October 8

Dolly Parton's Sister Apologizes for Scaring Fans With Health Comments

Dolly Parton’s sister is apologizing to fans for “scar[ing]” them over the country legend’s recent health concerns (via People). On the evening of Oct.

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 8

Dolly Parton's Sister Expresses Concern for Ill Music Icon in Emotional Post

Dolly Parton's sister, Freida Parton, has reached out to fans and friends with an emotional plea for prayers as the beloved country music star faces ongoing health challenges.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 7

Dolly Parton’s Sister Requests Prayers as Country Legend Faces Health Challenges – Fans React

Freida Estelle Parton is asking fans of her sister, Dolly Parton, to pray for the country music legend’s recovery after the “Jolene” singer was forced to postpone a series of Las Vegas shows due to health issues.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / September 30

Health Concerns Force Dolly Parton to Postpone Upcoming Las Vegas Shows

In a move that sent ripples of concern and support through her global fanbase, the one and only Dolly Parton has announced she’s hitting the pause button on her highly anticipated Las Vegas shows.

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 18

Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Announcement Due to Health Scare

Dolly Parton was noticeably absent from a special event at Dollywood on Wednesday, where her beloved theme park announced a brand-new ride. The 79-year-old country music legend later revealed that a sudden health issue kept her from attending.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / June 23

Dolly Parton, 79, Announces Surprise Vegas Residency With Only 6 Shows

Dolly Parton hasn't toured in nearly a decade, but that's about to change in a limited way. The 79-year-old country music legend just announced a six-show residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this December.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 23

Dolly Parton returning to Las Vegas for special slate of residency shows

Dolly Parton is a busy woman and she just added another commitment to her calendar.

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Dolly Parton joined Motley Crue on a new version of one of their big hits

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 20

Dolly Parton joined Motley Crue on a new version of one of their big hits

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Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 20

Mötley Crüe recruit Dolly Parton for new version of Home Sweet Home

Mötley Crüe have released a new version of Home Sweet Home with Dolly Parton. The rock legends have joined forces with none other than country music icon Dolly on a 40th anniversary version of the power ballad originally released on the 1985 album Theatre of Pain, and again in 1991 for the Decade of Decadence 81-91 compilation album.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 21

Dolly Parton talks teaming up with Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, and Miley Cyrus

In a sit-down interview with Knox News, Dolly Parton opened up about working with Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, and Miley Cyrus.

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Dolly Parton 'is doing better than she thought she would'

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Entertainment News / TV Insider / March 6

Dolly Parton Breaks Silence in ‘Love Note’ After Husband Carl Dean’s Death

Dolly Parton has broken her silence following her husband’s death. The country singer thanked her family, friends, and followers in a short post on Instagram on Thursday, March 6.

Entertainment News / Outdoors on SI / November 12, 2024

Dolly Parton Offers Your Family a Chance To Win a Dollywood Vacation

Located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the Dollywood amusement park is a family-friendly destination that people from all over visit. However, money can be tight, preventing many families from visiting this incredible park.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

20 legends who somehow don't have a biopic yet

While some figures have become the subject of numerous biopics, others have been neglected, so it’s worth looking at those historical figures that deserve the biopic treatment.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 21, 2024

AGATHA ALL ALONG Showrunner Confirms Agatha Is Dolly Parton’s Jolene in the MCU

Dolly Parton’s 1972 hit “Jolene” is an American classic. Even Beyoncé covered the song on her recent album Cowboy Carter. The song tells the story of an auburn-haired vixen who tries to steal Dolly’s man away from her.

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It may seem like Disney monopolizes theme parks, but that's far from the truth. There are loads of other theme parks that aren't Disney-related but are just as fun.