Thirty-four years ago Wednesday, Eagle When She Flies is certified gold for selling more than 500,000 copies, her ninth; the CD, Dolly's sixth No. 1 country album, would also make it to No. 24 on the pop charts, spawn one No. 1 single (“Rockin' Years”) and one year later be certified platinum for sales in excess of 1 million copies. Twenty-two years ago Wednesday, Dolly is presented the U.S. Wildlife and Fish Service's Partnership Award in recognition for her support of the American eagle and conservation efforts; Dollywood houses the world's largest sanctuary for non-releasable bald eagles. Fifty-five years ago Friday, Dolly's version of “Mule Skinner Blues (Blue Yodel No. 8),” the Jimmie Rodgers classic, debuts on the country singles charts; it would become her first Top 10 solo hit (she had already had six with Porter) and also gets limited airplay on some alternative rock stations. Twenty-two years ago Friday, Dolly headlines the 23rd Annual A Capitol Fourth concert from the lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., broadcast live on PBS. Twenty-nine years ago Saturday, Dolly the sheep, the world's first cloned mammal, is born in Scotland and named in honor of Dolly Parton, since she was cloned from a sheep's mammary gland.
Upcoming television appearances
(All times Eastern unless noted)
July 5, 2 p.m., POP, Steel Magnolias (re-runs 5 p.m. July 5)
The RCA Sessions (1968-1976), 22-song digital collection of rare Porter & Dolly songs first released on the 2014 complete recordings boxed set, April 5
Love & Music 1973 Porter & Dolly album, digital release, March 29
We Found It 1973 Porter & Dolly album, digital release, Feb. 1
'IWALY' Certified U.K. Gold Single Dolly's signature song has collected more metal overseas, as “I Will Always Love You” on June 13 was certified as a digital gold single in the United Kingdom, recognizing sales of 400,000 copies since it was released digitally in 2004. The single received its silver digital certification for 200,000 copies sold in 2020.
Vegas Residency Sells Out In Minutes Dolly last Wednesday quickly sold out all six shows in her December residency in Las Vegas. Ticketmaster announced the sell-out one hour and 15 minutes after tickets went on sale, and the venue confirmed it 15 minutes later on social media. She is just the fourth artist in the history of the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace to sell out an entire multi-date engagement run at the venue, the others being Celine Dion, Garth Brooks, and Adele. Local media including The Review Journalhere reported immediately after tickets were on sale, more than 700,000 individual customers were in the queue lines seeking one of the 26,000 tickets being sold, which makes sense as more than 100,000 fans were in line for each of the six dates, a number which quickly ballooned to over 150,000 in line for each individual concert.
Dolly Meets The Wiggles After covering two of her songs and remotely recording two collaborations with her on their recent country album, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up, Australian children's performers The Wiggles recently finally met Dolly in person and posted photos to social media here and a brief video here.
Symphony Tour Gets Rave Review Broadway World gave a rousing review for the Kennedy Center performance of Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs In Symphony. Read what they said here.
Washington Imagination Library Saved After public funding for 50 percent of the cost of Dolly's Imagination Library early childhood literacy program in Washington State was cut by the Democratic state legislature facing a major budget crisis, the state's Superintendent of Public Instruction announced that funds have been secured through that office to cover the program for the coming year. Read more from South Sound Magazinehere.
Blazing Fury Reopens Friday After its long closure for a restoration project, the Blazing Fury roller coaster at Dollywood will re-open to the public on Friday, the park has announced. Built for the park's predecessor in 1978, the ride was refreshed over the past several months and will reopen with a ride by the Pigeon Forge Fire Department on Friday.
U.K., Aussie, U.S. Chart Updates Across the pond, Very Best Of Dolly Parton Vol. 1 remains at No. 2 British country compilation album, while her Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection falls four to No. 15, Emmylou Harris' Original Album Series Volume 1, featuring Dolly appearances, re-enters the top 20 at No. 16, and Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA -- Family, Faith & Fables gains two to No. 12. Elsewhere on the U.K. charts, Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, dips two to No. 5 U.K. pop, up one to No. 19 Scottish albums, six to No. 18 album sales, and three to No. 19 physical album sales, falling back out of the top 100 downloads from No. 91, and losing the top spot at streaming albums, inching down one to No. 2. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, sinks two to No. 8 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, slips one to No. 4 British country albums, 60 spots to No. 86 streaming, and 53 to No. 93 pop, gaining one to No. 1 Americana albums.
Down Under, Carpenter moves up one to No. 2 pop albums, Malone stays steady at No. 6 Australian country albums, Beyonce gains two to No. 34 country, and Dolly's Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection dips two to No. 27 country.
Stateside, the June 28 Billboard charts find Carpenter up one to No. 6 pop albums, two to No. 12 sales, steady at No. 5 streaming, and down two to No. 5 Canadian albums. Malone regains one to No. 26 pop albums and two to No. 15 Canadian albums, remaining steady at No. 22 streaming albums and No. 5 country albums. Beyonce falls 71 to No. 167 pop albums and two to No. 31 country albums, remaining steady at No. 13 Americana albums.
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Past news
June 23: Dolly Announces December Vegas Residency Nine years after what became her final tour (she announced during COVID she had retired from touring) and after only a handful of one-off charity shows since then, Dolly on Monday announced a six-concert mini-residency in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The "hits and fan favorites" show, called Dolly: Live in Las Vegas!, will run 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, and 13 during the National Finals Rodeo. Dolly has not played an extended run in Vegas since 1993 (although she has stopped in town, including in The Colosseum itself, for one-night engagements on more than one tour in the 2000s-2010s) and her first Vegas run in the early 1980s was at that time the highest per-performance salary ever paid to a Vegas entertainer. In a statement, she said: "To say I'm excited would be an understatement. I haven't worked Vegas in years and I've always loved singing there. I'm looking so forward to the shows in The Colosseum at Caesars and I hope you are as well. See you there!" Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Pacific time (1 p.m. Eastern) Wednesday. While ticket prices aren't yet known, but several premium and VIP packages will be offered, including the following benefits:
"What Would Dolly Do?" Merch Package
Ticket to the show
Limited Edition Dolly Art Print
Exclusive Dolly: Live in Las Vegas VIP Gift Set
Welcome Kit: includes Commemorative VIP Laminate, special augmented reality message from Dolly and more
Dedicated VIP Check-in Area
Onsite VIP Host
Early Merch Shopping
"Dolly Forever" VIP Package, same as above plus:
Premium Ticket
Dolly's Rhinestone Lounge: An exclusive VIP pre-show reception
Drink ticket
"Hello, Dolly!" VIP Experience Upgrade same as above except ticket sold separately plus:
Personal Photo Op with Dolly: Get up close and personal with the Icon herself! This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes a professionally captured photo with Dolly Parton
Two drink tickets
Star of the Show VIP Experience same as above plus:
Premium Ticket
Behind-the-curtain Onstage Tour: See the inner workings of the production that makes the show come to life
Motley Crue Duet Released For Charity
In an interesting who-woulda-thunak, a rumor turned into truth in the Dolly fandom last Friday when a revised version of Motley Crue's 1985 hit "Home Sweet Home" with Dolly's vocals added as a collaboration was released. On Thursday morning, someone had posted a picture of "Dolly Crue" on fan social media outlets with the claim "Home Sweet Home" was coming at midnight. Fans reported the posts as fraud and several made comments calling for them to be taken down as lies. But by afternoon, Motley Crue's record label had officially announced the duet. It will be included on the band's upcoming career retrospective album From The Beginning, hitting stores Sept. 12. Partial roceeds from the new single will be donated to childhood housing charity Covenant House. In a statement, Dolly said: "It was an honor and a joy working in the studio on Mötley Crüe's 40th Anniversary re-release of 'Home Sweet Home. I was so pleased that they would ask me to sing on such a classic." Special merch for the single is available on the band's website here. Stream the music video, which intersplices current footage of Dolly recording her vocals with the original video from 1985, on YouTube here or in the media player above, and download the track from Amazon here.
Dolly Selected For Honorary Oscar Dolly was announced Tuesday as one of this year's four honorary Oscar recipients. The awards will be presented at the 2025 Governors Awards in November. Dolly will be presented an Oscar statuette for the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. The Academy explains the award is given "to an individual in the motion picture arts and sciences whose humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities." In making the announcement, Academy president Janet Yang said in a release: "This year's Governors Awards will celebrate four legendary individuals whose extraordinary careers and commitment to our filmmaking community continue to leave a lasting impact. The Academy's Board of Governors is honored to recognize these brilliant artists. Debbie Allen is a trailblazing choreographer and actor, whose work has captivated generations and crossed genres. Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all. Beloved performer Dolly Parton exemplifies the spirit of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award through her unwavering dedication to charitable efforts. And production designer Wynn Thomas has brought some of the most enduring films to life through a visionary eye and mastery of his craft." She has twice been nominated for Oscars for Best Original Song: "9 To 5" and "Travelin' Thru."
British, Aussie, American Chart Updates Across the pond, Very Best Of Dolly Parton Vol. 1 remains at No. 2 British country compilation album, while her Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection falls five to No. 11, Emmylou Harris' Original Album Series Volume 1, featuring Dolly appearances, and The Complete Trio Collection Deluxe fall out of the top 20, down from No. 13 and No. 17, respectively, while Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA -- Family, Faith & Fables re-enters at No. 14. Elsewhere on the U.K. charts, Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, gains one to No. 3 U.K. pop, down two to No. 20 Scottish albums, six to No. 24 album sales, and 12 to No. 22 physical album sales, re-entering downloads at No. 91, and remaining at No. 1 streaming albums. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, rises two to No. 6 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, bumps up one to No. 3 British country albums and No. 26 streaming, loses one to No. 2 Americana albums and six to No. 40 pop, and falls off the downloads chart, down from No. 41.
Down Under, Carpenter moves up one to No. 3 pop albums, Malone stays steady at No. 6 Australian country albums, Beyonce dips one to No. 36 country, and Dolly's Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection climbs two to No. 25 country.
Stateside, the June 21 Billboard charts find Carpenter up one to No. 7 pop albums, down three to No. 14 sales, up two to No. 5 streaming, and up three to No. 3 Canadian albums. Malone slides two to No. 27 pop albums, remains steady at No. 17 Canadian albums, loses three to No. 22 streaming albums and holds on at No. 5 country albums. Beyonce falls 60 to No. 96 pop albums, six to No. 29 country albums and four No. 13 Americana albums
Hidden Hollow Aviation Coming To Dollywood Dollywood has begun teasing next year's major indoor dark ride addition, anticipated to be officially announced in September. The name Hidden Hollow Aviation was revealed Monday with a site to register for future information releases here along with a video of soaring through the Smokies at night viewable here or in the media player below. Park officials have previously said the ride will be the first of its kind anywhere and the largest investment in the park's history.
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June 17: New Duet With Heidi Released
Dolly's niece Heidi Parton this month released a new album, Reflections, featuring a cover of an unreleased Dolly song on the title track as well as covers of Dolly's previously-recorded "Burning" (written by Dolly and her Uncle Bill Owens) and "Sure Thing" as well as several songs written by her father and other relatives. It also features a Dolly duet on the track "The Gift," which Heidi and Jimmy Lee Bryant wrote in honor of Randy Parton and Bill Owens. Download your copy here and stream on YouTube here or in the media player above.
Dolly Opens Florida Pirates Voyage
Dolly was down in Florida this month to officially open her third Pirates Voyage dinner theater. The $60 million, 60,000-square-foot facility with an indoor lagoon opened in Panama City Beach with Dolly donning pirate garb. Click on each of the Curtis Hilbun-taken provided photos for a larger version and watch the provided video of Dolly's appearance and media Q&A in the media player above or on YouTube here.
"I always find so much joy in developing entertainment projects that bring families together to create memories that will last long after their visit, and my new Pirates Voyage dinner show does that and more," Dolly said in a statement. "Seeing my new show open here in Panama City Beach is another dream come true for me. I love going into new areas of the country and finding ways to bring truly world-class entertainment experiences to the folks there – and a great dinner feast, too! That would be my perfect way to spend a night out, especially at the beach."
"The excitement and adventure in Pirates Voyage is something I have loved being a part of, and I loved writing the song that our beautiful mermaids perform to – 'Sail Away.' Above all, I see myself as a storyteller, and this is an entertaining experience that combines so many elements in one show that people will want to experience it again and again. I know that I never get tired of seeing this show where you get to actually be part of the pirate crew – where else can you do that?! I hope everyone who lives here comes to visit and will join the fun with us – we'll even teach you how to speak some pirate talk. Ahoy!" Dolly quipped.
"I promise that Pirates Voyage will be the most fun place to eat in Panama City Beach," Dolly said. "Take it from me – every part of this pirate feast is delicious so be sure to come hungry!"
"The atmosphere and the people here in Panama City Beach have been so welcoming and excited to have us here; it certainly reminds me of the other great family-oriented areas where we have my dinner shows," Dolly said. "I love helping families make the best memories when they are on vacation, and that's what everyone in Panama City Beach focuses on, too. To me, it has been the perfect place to open this new Pirates Voyage."
Additional coverage is available from WJHG here, FOX News here and here, News Heraldhere, WMBB here, FOX 10 here and Entertainment Tonighthere.
Dollywood Opens Summer Fest
Dollywood on Saturday kicked off the Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration with its Sweet Summer Nights Dance Party and Drone Show featuring nightly fireworks, the Gazillion Bubble Show: Evolution, Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience, and the continuation of "Play On," the 40th anniversary retrospective of past shows. In other news, the park was recently named by Newsweek to its list of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 based on survey results that made it one of only three theme park companies to make the cut. Finally, the park's documentary on its 40 years of operations, The Dollywood Dream, has officially been added to the park's YouTube channel and is viewable here and in the media player above.
'Forbes': Dolly Is Still The $450 Million Woman Dolly's net worth remained steady from last year at $450 million, Forbes magazine revealed last week in its updated list of the nation's top self-made women. Dolly came in at No. 78 on the tally, down from No. 76 last year. She tied with Ellen Degeneres at No. 12 on the list of America's richest self-made female celebrities.
'Hollywood Reporter': Give Dolly An Honorary Oscar The Hollywood Reporter last week opined that Dolly should be recognized by the Academy Awards with an honorary Oscar. The publication decided on 100 legends who have not received regular Oscars that they felt were deserving of recognition, and Dolly was the third person chosen for the list, the top suggestion for the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for remarkable service to others for her philanthropic endeavors. Read more here.
New Jewelry Line Released Dolly has released her second collection of song-inspired jewelry in collaboration with Kendra Scott, this time calling it "I Will Always Love You." Check out each piece in a story from The Hollywood Reporterhere.
More Details On Nashville Museum Nashville Business Journal last week gave some additional previews of Dolly's upcoming museum in her Music City hotel. Check it out here.
U.S., U.K., Aussie Chart Listings Across the pond, Very Best Of Dolly Parton Vol. 1 sits at No. 2 British country compilation album, while her Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection is at No. 6, Emmylou Harris' Original Album Series Volume 1, featuring Dolly appearances, is at No. 13, and The Complete Trio Collection Deluxe is at No. 17. Elsewhere on the U.K. charts, Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, is at No. 4 U.K. pop, No. 18 Scottish albums, No. 18 album sales, No. 10 physical album sales, and No. 1 streaming albums. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, is at No. 8 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, is at No. 4 British country albums, No. 1 Americana albums, No. 34 pop, No. 26 streaming and No. 41 downloads.
Stateside, the June 14 Billboard charts find Carpenter at No. 8 pop albums, No. 11 sales, No. 7 streaming, and No. 6 Canadian albums. Malone is No. 25 pop albums, No. 17 Canadian albums, No. 19 streaming albums and No. 5 country albums. Beyonce is No. 96 pop albums, No. 23 country albums and No. 9 Americana albums.
June 3: Dolly Talks More About Carl's Passing Dolly recently spoke with the Associated Press about losing her husband, Carl. Read the interview here and see a video excerpt here.
'People': Dolly Anxious About Play Dolly spoke recently with People magazine about her reaction to her upcoming Broadway-adaptation of her life story as an original musical. Read here why she is anxious about its Nashville out-of-town previews.
New Museum Opens Website Dolly's upcoming Nashville museum, Dolly's Life of Many Colors, on Monday premiered its new website here with an artist's rendering of the interior concept for the largest-ever display of Dolly's life and career memorabilia and artifacts when it opens in 2026 at her new Nashville Songteller Hotel. The site also includes a newsletter sign-up link.
Dolly Costime Sells For $19.5K Julien's Auctions hosted its latest music icons auction over the weekend, and Dolly's 1975 Hee Haw-worn pink bellbottomed jumpsuit went for $19,500.
Dollywood Named America's Best Again Dollywood recently was announced for the third year in a row as the nation's favorite theme park as voted by polling of the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Read more here.
New Mexico Takes Imagination Library Statewide New Mexico's governor announced last week that the state is the latest to take Dolly's Imagination Library early childhood literacy program statewide. Read more here.
Family Discographies Added To Fan Site The Dolly fan site Dolly Discography over the past couple of months has worked to create a discography online of Dolly's family members. Check out the Owens-Parton Discography here.
Chasing Rainbows Award Given To Iowa Teacher Ernie Schiller, a retired science teacher in Donnellson, Iowa, was recently honored with this year's Dolly Parton Chasing Rainbows Award from the National State Teachers of the Year Association. Learn more about him from Pen City Current here.
U.K., U.S., Aussie Chart Updates Across the pond, Very Best Of Dolly Parton Vol. 1 regains the top spot on the British country compilation albums chart, inching up one to No. 1, while her Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection slips one to No. 8, Emmylou Harris' entries in the Original Album Series, both featuring Dolly appearances, sees Volume 1 gain two to No. 15 and Volume 2 fall back out of the top 20, down from, No. 16, while Linda Ronstadt's entry in the collection, also featuring Dolly appearances, re-enters the top 20 at No. 16. Elsewhere on the U.K. charts, Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, also retakes the top spot, moving up one to No. 1 U.K. pop, gaining one to No. 16 Scottish albums, losing one to No. 20 album sales, losing two to No. 20 physical album sales, and holding steady at No. 100 downloads and No. 1 streaming albums. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, rises two to No. 2 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, rises one to No. 4 British country albums and slides four to No. 6 Americana albums.
Down Under, Carpenter regains two to No. 2 pop albums, Malone stays at No. 6 Australian country albums, and Beyonce dips one to No. 32 country while Dolly's Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection falls two to No. 27.
Stateside, the May 31 Billboard charts find Carpenter gain one to No.7 pop albums, hold steady at No. 11 sales, rise one to No. 8 streaming, remain steady at No. 11 current albums, and inch up one to No. 6 Canadian albums. Malone drops one to No. 25 pop albums and two to No., 17 Canadian albums, four to No. 26 streaming albums and one to No. 5 country albums. Beyonce moves up four to No. 67 pop albums, three to No. 14 country albums and one to No. 7 Americana albums.
May 27: Dolly's Frozen Food Line Officially Announced
Dolly last week officially announced her line of individual frozen entrees as part of her food deal with Conagra. She announced the dishes on CBS Mornings in a brief interview available here and in the media player above. In a press release, she said of the $4.49 meals heading to groceries nationwide: "I've always believed in the power of a warm, hearty meal, and now with these offerings I'm bringing a little taste of my own Southern favorites to you. Whether you're busy or just craving some quick comfort, I hope these dishes warm your heart as much as your belly!" In addition, a $9.99 frozen peach cobbler has been added to her frozen dessert line. The products (click on below provided photos for larger high-resolution versions), which were previously reported here in February after they were teased at an industry trade show, are:
Dolly Parton's Beef Pot Roast: Tender USDA Choice beef with cuts of carrots, celery, onions, and roasted red potatoes in a rich, savory Southern-style gravy.
Dolly Parton's Chicken & Dumplings: White meat chicken with thick-cut carrots and celery, paired with fluffy dumplings in a creamy pepper and thyme sauce.
Dolly Parton's Country Fried Steak: A tender, fried beef patty topped with black pepper and chive country gravy, served alongside chunky mashed potatoes and seasoned green beans with smoky bacon.
Dolly Parton's Shrimp & Grits: Creamy white cheddar grits with succulent shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and a bold, spicy Southern-style sauce.
Dolly Parton's Biscuit Batter Peach Cobbler: multi-serve frozen peach cobbler with a biscuit batter top that bakes up fresh in the oven, as the peaches and filling are caramelizing underneath.
New Interviews Released
Dolly has some new interviews including one with Entertainment Tonighthere or in the media player above. She also spoke with Huffington Post about her approval of Beyonce's "Jolene" cover (and that she wouldn't rule out popping in on the Cowboy Carter tour) here and that she will visit the U.K. in October here, although she didn't reveal why.
'Time' Recognizes Dolly's Philanthropy Time magazine last week released its Philanthropy 100 list of the world's most important charitable donors and included Dolly in its category of "longtime givers" here thanks to her book program for preschoolers, donations to medical research including creation of the Moderna COVID vaccine, wildfire relief, hurricane relief, and more.
Dolly Opens Hall Of Fame Exhibit Dolly was on hand for the opening of her Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit "Dolly Parton: Portrait of a Seeker" last week. Coverage includes AL.comhere, The Tennesseanhere, Everything Nashhere, WSMV here and some photos from the Hall of Fame itself here.
U.S., U.K., Aussie Chart Updates Across the pond, Very Best Of Dolly Parton Vol. 1 holds steady on the British country compilation albums chart at No. 2, while her Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection slips three to No. 7 and Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA -- Family, Faith & Fables, falls back out of the top 20, down from No. 15. Emmylou Harris' entries in the Original Album Series, both featuring Dolly appearances, re-enter the top 20 at No. 16 for Volume 2 and No. 17 for Volume 1, respectively. Elsewhere on the U.K. charts, Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, holds steady at No. 2 U.K. pop, losing three to No. 17 Scottish albums, four to No. 19 album sales, three to No. 18 physical album sales, and 27 to No. 100 downloads, gaining one to No. 1 streaming albums. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, regains three to No. 4 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, rises one to No. 5 British country albums and three to No. 2 Americana albums.
Down Under, Carpenter holds steady at No. 4 pop albums, Malone stays at No. 6 Australian country albums, and Beyonce dips three to No. 31 country while Dolly's Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection inches up one to No. 25.
Stateside, the May 24 Billboard charts find Carpenter lose two to No. 8 pop albums, one to No. 11 sales, two to No. 9 streaming, one to No. 11 current albums, and four to No. 7 Canadian albums. Malone drops three to No. 24 pop albums and one to No., 18 Canadian albums, holding steady at No. 22 streaming albums and No. 4 country albums. Beyonce falls 17 to No. 71 pop albums, five to No. 17 country albums and one to No. 8 Americana albums.
May 20: 'Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol' Heads On Tour Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol is going on its first multi-city tour this holiday season, Dollymania.net is the first media outlet to announce. Although the show does not feature Dolly herself, she wrote the music and lyrics for the Charles Dickens adaptation set in an Appalachian Mountain mining town in the 1930s. It has not been revealed how many total cities will be visited on the tour or if more may be added to those known at this time. Dates known thus far are:
Nov. 25, Roanoke, Va., Berglung Center
Dec. 3, Charleston, W.V., Clay Center
Dec. 7, Davenport, Iowa, Adler Theatre
Dec. 10, Conway, Ark., Reynolds Perfornace Hall
Dec. 11, Overland Park, Kan., Midwest Trust Center
Dec. 15, Ames, Iowa, Stephens Auditorium
Dec. 20-21, The Villages, Fla., Sharon PAC
Hall Of Fame Exhibit Opens In Music City
The Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit "Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker" opens to the public Tuesday in Nashville. Check out a video from the Hall of Fame interviewing Dolly here or in the media player above and check out a few photos from the exhibit from FOX 17 here.
Dolly Books 'CBS Mornings' For Wednesday Dolly is slated to be a guest on CBS Mornings Wednesday, the network has announced. The content of her interview hasn't been disclosed, but given the timing one would assume it is to promote the opening of the Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit. The program starts at 7 a.m.
Dolly Gets First Kids' Choice Award Nomination\ Dolly has earned her first-ever nomination at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards with a nod alongside Sabrina Carpenter for their re-recording of her hit "Please, Please, Please." It will compete for Favorite Music Collaboration against "APT" by ROSE' and Bruno Mars, "Call Me When You Break Up" by Selena Gomex, Benny Blanco, and Gracie Adams, "Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, "Luther" by Kendrick Lamar and SZA, "Show Me Love" by WizTheMC, Bees & Honey, and Tyla, and "Slow Motion" by Marshmello with the Jonas Brothers. Winners will be announced on the live show at 8 p.m. June 21.
Opry Gets Dolly-Themed Microphone Stand Carly Pearce last week unveiled a special 100th anniversary Grand Ole Opry microphone stand honoring Dolly. It is adorned with butterflies. Check it out here.
Visit Nashville Recognizes Dolly The Nashville hospitality industry recently honored Dolly for her contributions to Music City. Check out a summary of the ceremony from Visit Music City here.
Lamar Advertising Partners With Imagination Library Lamar Advertising, one of the largest billboard advertisers in the world, has announced that Dolly's Imagination Library early childhood literacy program has been selected as this year's nationwide in-kind advertising partner. Over the next 12 months, Lamar will donate over $2 million in free digital ads to promote the program.
Bill Owens Album Released Digitally Owepar Entertainment on Friday released the first digital version of recordings by Dolly's Uncle Bill Owens, including some tracks that were once sold at Dollywood when he performed there. The album Dreams Do Come True features a duet with Dolly on the title track that she had recorded as a solo cut on her 1991 album Eagle When She Flies as well as Bill's versions of their 1966 breakout single as co-writers, "Put It Off Until Tomorrow," and "Sometimes An Old Memory Gets In My Eye," which Dolly recorded in 1973. Order your copy here. According to the fan-operated Dolly Discography, three of the tracks had previously been released at the park and the others were from the vault.
U.S., U.K., Aussie Chart Updates Across the pond, Very Best Of Dolly Parton Vol. 1 loses its top spot on the British country compilation albums chart, slipping one to No. 2, while her Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection gains one to No. 4 and Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA -- Family, Faith & Fables climbs five to No. 15. Linda Ronstadt's and Emmylou Harris' entries in the Original Album Series, both featuring Dolly appearances, each fall back off the top 20, down from No. 10 and No. 13, respectively. Elsewhere on the U.K. charts, Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, holds steady at No. 2 U.K. pop, losing four to No. 14 Scottish albums, six to No. 15 album sales, seven to No. 15 physical album sales, and one to No. 2 streaming albums, gaining 16 to No. 73 downloads. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, regains one to No. 7 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, holds steady at No. 6 British country albums, shoots up five to No. 5 Americana albums, and falls back off the top 100 streaming albums, down from No, 94.
Down Under, Carpenter slips two to No. 4 pop albums, Malone stays at No. 6 Australian country albums, and Beyonce loses one to No. 28 country while Dolly's Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection holds steady at No. 26.
Stateside, the May 17 Billboard charts find Carpenter slip one to No. 6 pop albums, one to No. 10 sales, one to No. 7 streaming, and one to No. 10 current albums, rising one to No. 3 Canadian albums. Malone remains steady at No. 21 pop albums and No. 22 streaming albums, gains one to No. 4 country albums, and rises two to No. 17 Canadian albums. Beyonce climbs 10 spots to No. 54 pop albums, two to No. 12 country albums and one to No. 7 Americana albums.
May 13: Dolly Talks To E! News At Dollywood
E! News interviewed Dolly when she visited Dollywood the other weekend. Learn what she would or wouldn't do (including headlining Coachella) here or in the media player above.
Another Dolly Outfit Hits Julien's Auctions Celebrity auction house Julien's Auctions is offering another major Dolly item in its new Music Icons auction May 30-31 at New York City's Hard Rock Café. A pink jumpsuit Dolly wore for an appearance on Hee Haw in 1975 is up for bids with an estimated value of $8,000-$10,000 but as of press time pre-auction online bidding was already at $10,000. Check the item out here.
Change.org Promotes Dolly Airport Change.org has picked up the fan petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly and is using it to promote not only the petition but also the service itself. Check out the promo spot here and sign the petition, currently at over 53,000 signatures, here.
New Dollar General Items Hit Stores Dollar General has debuted its summer line of Dolly home goods in their stores nationwide now. This marks the third wave of products for her deal with the discount retailer. Check out a social media post previewing them here.
U.S., U.K., Aussie Chart Updates Across the pond, Very Best Of Dolly Parton Vol. 1 holds onto the top spot on the British country compilation albums chart, remaining at No. 1, while her Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection inches up one to No. 5 and Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA -- Family, Faith & Fables re-enters the top 20 at No. 20. Linda Ronstadt's entry in the Original Album Series featuring a couple of Dolly appearances gains three to No. 10, while Emmylou Harris' Original Album Series also featuring Dolly appearances sees Volume 1 slip two to No. 13 and Volume 2 fall back out of the top 20, down from No. 20. Elsewhere on the U.K. charts, Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, regains two to No. 2 U.K. pop, four to No. 10 Scottish albums, three to No. 9 album sales, and seven to No. 8 physical album sales, losing 37 to No. 89 download but, remaining steady at No. 1 streaming albums. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, inches down two to No. 8 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, rises one to No. 6 British country albums and gains one to No. 6 Americana albums while re-entering streaming albums at No, 94.
Down Under, Carpenter holds steady at No. 2 pop albums, Malone stays at No. 6 Australian country albums, and Beyonce gains three to No. 27 country while Dolly's Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection inches up one to No. 26.
Stateside, the May 10 Billboard charts find Carpenter slip one to No. 5 pop albums, seven to No. 9 sales, one to No. 6 streaming, two to No. 4 Canadian albums, and seven to No. 9 current albums. Malone loses three to No. 21 pop albums, two to No. 5 country albums, three to No. 22 streaming albums and remains steady at No. 19 Canadian albumss. Beyonce shoots up 129 places to No. 64 pop albums as her tour to support the album kicks off, 21 to No. 14 country albums and seven to No. 8 Americana albums.
May 6: Dolly Celebrates 40th Season Of Dollywood Homecoming
Dolly returned home over the weekend to celebrate the anniversary of her Dollywood theme park's opening as it observed its 40th season. At a media event on Friday, she emerged from a cake wearing an updated version of the dress she had on while standing on top of a cake at the park's first anniversary (although she mistakenly said it was the dress she wore at the park's opening). She introduced a video of the past 40 seasons and then participated in a panel discussion about the park's history with former Silver Dollar City Tennessee General Manager (and current Dolly Parton Productions President) Ted Miller, Pete Herschend of co-owner Herschend Family Entertainment, and Dollywood President Eugene Norton, moderated by former WBIR anchor Beth Haynes. The event ended with the cast of the new park entertainment history retrospective show "Play On" singing "Hooray for Dollywood!" She also that day released a digital album of songs from Dollywood and the off-park dinner theater shows called The Dollywood Collection: Celebrating 40 Years of Music & Memories, and announced a new I Heart Radio Dollywood channel for the year as well as free tickets to the park for all foster children in Tennessee. She toured the park on Friday afternoon, including a photo op stop at the park's new Hollywood-style Dollywood sign, but unfortunately weather cancelled her planned appearances on Saturday. Check out your official Dollymania video of the media event here or in the first media player above and clips from the premiere of Play Onhere or in the second media player above. The official event feed from the park's Facebook page is available here or in the first media player below, an interview Friday morning from NBC's Today where she not only talked about the park's milestone but also how she is handling her husband's recent passing here or in the second media player below, and the new park documentary The Dollywood Dream which premiered for employees Thursday and aired on local television Friday here or in the third media player below. Look for more coverage, including photo galleries, here next week and from other media including WJHL here and here, Peoplehere, Theme Park Insiderhere, WBIR here and here, WCYB here, The Knoxville News Sentinelhere and here, and WATE here.
New Biography Special Coming Saturday Details remain scant at this time, but Lifetime cable network has announced it will premiere a new, updated, two-hour Biography episode titled "Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker" at 6 p.m. Eastern Saturday, May 10, with a repeat at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 11. Given its title, it appears to be a tie-in to her Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit of the same name opening May 20. Promotional materials only say: "An updated look at the songwriter behind the rhinestones as she reveals everything in the lyrics of her songs, featuring exclusive interviews with Dolly Parton herself, her musicians, co-writers and producers."
Third 'Billy The Kid' Book Coming In December Dolly announced last week her third installment in her children's book series about her goddog Billy the Kid (who belongs to her manager's daughter), Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Dances His Heart Out, will be released for the holiday season on Dec. 2. Reserve your copy here.
Nashville's Dollys Revealed For Musical Dolly on Monday announced the three lead actresses to play her in the out of town tryouts for her Broadway-bound bio-musical Dolly: An Original Musical: Merrily We Roll Along star Katie Rose Clark, Kinky Boots' Carrie St. Louis, and young Quinn Titcomb, who has appeared in the tourof Waitress and the film Theater Camp. Read more from Datelinehere. The show has also been extended througfh Aug. 31 in Nashville. In addition, Belmont University, which partnered with Dolly to develop the show, is expanding its DollyU offerings to include a class creating a feature documentary about making the Broadway show, a class on market research around the production, and a class on Dolly's songwriting, according to Axioshere.
Dolly Hotel Designs Released Renderings of Dolly's upcoming 12-story Songteller hotel in Nashville were released last week showing a large guitar-shaped entrance topped with a signature butterfly on the front of the building and Dolly's museum with a 46-foot-tall metal art installation of Dolly outside and a "shimmer wall" of backlit iridescent material behind it. Check out coverage from The Tennesseanhere.
Library Loses Washington State Funding First it was Republicans in Indiana and now it's Democrats in Washington state that have changed their minds and cancelled funding for the statewide expansion of Dolly's Imagination Library early childhood literacy program with state funding. The legislature there killed its $2 million second year allocation just one year after approving it, My Bellingham Now reports here.
'Very Best' Regains No. 1 Overseas Across the pond, Very Best Of Dolly Parton Vol. 1 recaptures the pole position for the British country compilation albums chart, advancing one to No. 1, while her Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection holds steady at No. 6 and Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA -- Family, Faith & Fables falls out of the top 20, down from No. 19. Re-entering the top 20 is Linda Ronstadt's entry in the Original Album Series featuring a couple of Dolly appearances at No. 13, while Emmylou Harris' Original Album Series also featuring Dolly appearances sees Volume 1 rise four to No. 11 and Volume 2 slip two to No. 20. Elsewhere on the U.K. charts, Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, dips two to No. 4 U.K. pop, seven to No. 14 Scottish albums, six to No. 12 album sales, nine to No. 15 physical album sales, and eight to No. 52 downloads, remaining steady at No. 1 streaming albums. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, inches down one to No. 6 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, dips one to No. 7 British country albums and holds steady at No. 7 Americana albums.
Down Under, Carpenter slips one to No. 2 pop albums, Malone rises one to No. 6 Australian country albums, and Beyonce moves up four to No. 30 country while Dolly's Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection re-enters the top 40 at No. 27.
Stateside, the May 3 Billboard charts find Carpenter hold steady at No. 4 pop albums, rise five to No. 2 sales, gain two to No. 5 streaming, remain at No. 2 Canadian albums, and increase five to No. 2 current albums. Malone rises five to No. 18 pop albums three to No. 19 Canadian albums, remaining steady at No. 3 country albums. Beyonce re-enters the top 200 pop albums at No. 193, gains nine to No. 35 country albums and improves three to No. 15 Americana albums.
April 29: Dolly To Visit Dollywood This Weekend Dollywood is preparing for Dolly to return this weekend to appear for the anniversary of the park's actual opening 39 years ago as it continues its 40th season. She will open the day Friday with a remote appearance live on NBC's Today during the 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. segment before an 11 a.m. media event at the park open only to VIP guests, the press, and select invited Diamond Passholders (a stand-by line will be available for Diamond Passholders not invited). She is expected to also be on park Saturday as well. In related news, the park is offering a special public employee discount for $49 one-day admission tickets now through June 13 for members of the military, first responders, school employees, government employees, and medical employees. Verify employment through ID.me and buy up to six tickets. Discount rooms at DreamMore and Heartsongs are also available for those individuals through June 13.
Win Music City Trip From Dolly Wines Dolly Wines are giving away a trip to Nashville to be among the first to see the out of town tryouts for Dolly: An Original Musical, plus tickets to her "Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker" exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and tour and show at the Grand Ole Opry. Additional entries for wine purchases. Must be 21 or older to enter. Learn more here.
'Joyful Noise' Being Adapted For Stage Executive Producers Michael McFadden and Katy Lipson have created a new development, investment, and production company, TRW Production, which in partnership with Steve Spiegel of Theatrical Rights Worldwide will develop new theatrical productions. Among their first two projects in a stage adaptation of the 2012 Dolly and Queen Latifah movie Joyful Noise. The production, being adapted by screenwriter Todd Graff, is slated to include the three original songs Dolly wrote for the film, the movie's adaptations of other pop hits, plus an original gospel-inspired score, according to What's On Stagehere.
U.S., U.K., Aussie Chart Updates Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, continues to dominate the American and international charts. The April 26 Billboard charts have the album up two to No. 4 pop albums, up two to No. 7 sales, up one to No. 7 streaming, up three to No. 2 Canadian albums, and steady at No. 7 current albums. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, gains three to No. 23 pop albums and No. 20 streaming albums, losing one to No. 22 Canadian albums and remaining steady at No. 3 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, loses three to No. 44 country albums and two to No. 18 Americana albums.
Across the pond, Very Best Of Dolly Parton Vol. 1 holds steady at No. 2 country compilation albums, while her Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection holds steady at No. 6, Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA -- Family, Faith & Fables loses nine to No. 19, while Emmylou Harris' Original Album Series featuring Dolly appearances sees Volume 1 re-enter the top 20 at No. 15 and Volume 2 re-enter at No. 18.. Elsewhere on the U.K. charts, Carpenter remains steady at No. 2 pop, gains four to No. 7 Scottish albums, four to No. 8 album sales, and six to No. 6 physical album sales, dropping 32 to No. 44 downloads and remaining steady at No. 1 streaming albums. Malone remains steady at No. 5 country albums. Beyonce holds steady at No. 6 British country albums and falls two to No. 7 Americana albums.
Down Under, Carpenter gains one to No. 1 pop albums, Malone holds steady at No. 5 Australian country albums and Beyonce remains at No. 34 country.
April 21: 'Star Of The Show' Has Deluxe Edition Although word of the book had leaked throughout the fan world about a week ago and was reported here on this news page last Monday, Dolly on Thursday officially announced her upcoming third installment in her coffee table memoir trilogy: Star Of The Show: My Life On Stage. In her announcement, she revealed the cover art (at left; click on for a larger view) and that a deluxe edition of the tome will also be released here (currently selling on Amazon for $100, versus $55 for the standard edition). The deluxe version features the same 350 photos and eight-page gatefold of performances as the standard edition but will come with gilded edges, an enhanced cover with upgraded special effects, a stain ribbon bookmark, and three 8x10 photos enclosed in an envelope. The promotional copy describes the book as "the global superstar finally shares a definitive look at her career as one of the world's most dazzling and beloved performers.Featuring engaging stories and memories from Parton's dynamic life behind the microphone, this book spotlights her signature performances and star-making moments, from singing in front of her family to premiering on the Grand Ole Opry stage and beyond. Her formative years performing with country legend Porter Wagoner are chronicled as she learns hard lessons from life on the road. Breaking out on her own at state fairs and critically acclaimed venues, she toured the world performing for millions of fans in arenas, stadiums, and at festivals. From making her onscreen debut in the blockbuster feature film 9 to 5 to playing the Dallas Cowboys' 2023 Thanksgiving halftime show to 42 million viewers, this global superstar knows no limits. Along the way, Dolly shares the stage with Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, and others, while offering insight on touring big, singing strong, and staying on top for seven decades.Brimming with Parton's trademark wit and heartfelt sincerity, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage is not only an homage to one of history's most cherished artists, but also a must-have collector's item for—and love letter to—any fan of the one and only Dolly Parton."
Tram Operators: Dolly Visiting Park May 2-3 Weekend Although no official announcement has come yet from Dollywood for a Dolly appearance the weekend of May 2-3, visitors to the park over the weekend report to Dollymania.net that tram operators were telling guests Dolly will be on park for "a huge celebration" that weekend of the park's 40th season on the anniversary of the park's original grand opening. Again, the park has yet to release an official announcement, but Dolly said when she appeared for the season opening in March that she would be back for the anniversary in May. In recent years, if her appearance is announced, it hasn't been revealed until about a week before the event, which is still several days away.
U.S., U.K., Aussie Chart Updates Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, continues to ride high in the American and international charts last week. The April 19 Billboard charts have the album up one to No. 6 pop albums, down three to No. 9 sales, up one to No. 8 streaming, up one to No. 5 Canadian albums, and steady at No. 7 current albums. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, inches up one to No. 26 pop albums and two to No. 23 streaming albums, gaining one to No. 21 Canadian albums and remaining steady at No. 3 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, loses three to No. 41 country albums and remains steady at No. 16 Americana albums.
Across the pond, Very Best Of Dolly Parton Vol. 1 slips one to No. 2 country compilation albums, while her Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection rises two to No. 6, Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA -- Family, Faith & Fables gains five to No. 10, while The Complete Trio Collection Deluxe falls back out of the top 20, down from No. 20. Elsewhere on the U.K. charts, Carpenter remains steady at No. 2 pop, loses four to No. 11 Scottish albums, three to No. 12 album sales, and four to No. 12 physical album sales, rising 16 to No. 12 downloads and remaining steady at No. 1 streaming albums. Malone loses two to No. 5 country albums. Beyonce inches up one to No. 6 British country albums and two to No. 5 Americana albums.
Down Under, Carpenter holds steady at No. 2 pop albums, Malone gains two to No. 5 Australian country albums, Beyonce loses four to No. 34 country albums, and The Wiggles' Wiggle Up, Giddy Up, with two Dolly duets and two Dolly covers, falls out of the top 40 country albums, down from No. 33.
Night Of 1,000 Dollys Returning Club XYZ in Knoxville has set May 16 and 17 for their annual Night of 1,000 Dollys party. The tribute features the Queens of Knoxville and special guests for 11:30 p.m. and 1 am. Shows. Admission $10 for 21+.
April 15: Five Classic Live Tracks Released For 50th Anniversary
Available for the first time in half a century, RCA Records last week released the first-ever digital version of 1975's In Concert: With Host Charley Pride for its 50th anniversary featuring five live Dolly performances from a television special with Pride, Chet Atkins, Ronnie Milsap, Jerry Reed, and Gary Stewart. Dolly contributes her second version of "Jolene" to be nominated for a Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal (streaming from YouTube in the media player above or by clicking here), "Love Is Like A Butterfly" here, "Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms" as a duet with Milsap here, "Coat Of Many Colors" here and "The Bargain Store" here. Order your downloads of the songs from Amazon here. Also reissued recently are a digital version of Dolly's Here I Am biography to Amazon Video here, sister Rachel Dennison's 1984 major label debut Light Up The Night from Columbia Records here, and late brother Floyd Parton's The Songwriter/The Singer on family label Owepar here featuring his solo versions of "Foolin' Around," "Rockin' Years," and "Waltz Me To Heaven."
Hall Of Fame Exhibit, Companion Book Coming This Summer The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville announced last week a new exhibit, "Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker," which opens May 20 and continues for a 16-month engagement through September 2026. In a statement, Dolly said: "Being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame was one of the greatest moments of my life, and being able to have a personal exhibit for the fans that put me there is a very big deal to me. This seeker is very proud and honored, and I hope you enjoy my journey. I will always love you." The exhibit, which will feature an 80-page companion paperback book from the University of Illinois Press on behalf of the Country Music Foundation Press and is available for preorder here. will focus on the turning points in her life and career with many artifacts and costumes. Access is included in Museum admission but a limited number of timed tickets for the exhibit are available each day, so advance reservations are encouraged. Check out an interview with Dolly about the exhibit from The Tennesseanhere.
Dolly's Next Coffee Table Memoir Coming Nov. 11 Penguin Books has announced that the third and final installment in Dolly's trilogy of coffee table memoirs, Star Of The Show: My Life On Stage, will hit shelves Nov. 11 from its Ten Speed Press imprint. The book, available for pre-order from Amazon here, is slated at 336 pages and will also feature a Kindle version and Audible Audio Book available for pre-order here.
Joleans Jeans Debut At Good American Dolly earlier this month unveiled a new line of luxury jeans and accessory clothing called Joleans through Kim Kardashian's Good American clothing line. Check them out here.
'Harpers Bazaar' Talks Dolly Style Dolly chats about her style with the UK version of Harpers Bazaarhere.
Florida Pirate's Voyage Opens June 1 The Panama City, Fla., location of Dolly's Pirate's Voyage dinner theater has announced a June 1 opening date. Read more from The News Heraldhere.
'Here You Come Again' Heads Down Under The Dolly jukebox musical Here You Come Again has announced an Australian tour starting in July which follows a British tour and limited U.S. tour. Learn more from Aussie Theatrehere.
In Memoriam: 'Dolly' Producer/Director Don Mischer Don Mischer, legendary live musical television producer and director including several episodes of Dolly's 1987-88 ABC variety series, died last week at age 85. In addition to producing, he directed eight episodes of the series including the premiere show, episodes five and six, and each of the special holiday or on-location episodes regarded as the best from the season: New Orleans, Nashville, Hawaii, Christmas, and Thanksgiving at Dollywood. His obituary is available at The Hollywood Reporterhere.
Dollywood Readies Flower & Food Festival Dollywood opens its Flower & Food Festival Friday with more than 1 million blooms, fresh tastes of spring, and new entertainment offerings through June 8. In its sixth year, the festival dresses the park in elaborate floral installations including an upside-down butterfly umbrella, several animals, and a depiction of Dolly's mother sewing her Coat of Many Colors. In a statement, Dolly said: "If there's one thing I know about the Smokies, it's that God does some of his best handiwork this time of year. It's like the mountains come back to life in the spring with all of His beautiful creations blooming around us. Our hosts here at Dollywood put so much effort into making the park as beautiful as the natural beauty you see throughout the hills around us. You know we won the Golden Ticket Award last year for the Most Beautiful Park in the world, and when you come experience the Smoky Mountains this time of year, I think you can understand why we won it!" The festival tasting pass features the Salad of Many Colors, loaded street fries, pesto caprese panini, Smoky Mountain grilled corn, blueberry pie milkshake, and wild berry cream cheese funnel cake. The formerly summer-festival-only Imagination Playhouse returns April 19 as a permanent fixture with Dolly's musical adaptations of Imagination Library books and a 40th anniversary season retrospective "Play On" opens May 3 with excerpts from various entertainment shows at the park throughout its history. The bio-musical "From The Heart: The Life & Music Of Dolly Parton" continues through June 6 and Heidi Parton's Kin & Friends Show also continues. The Umbrella Sky returns above Showstreet, and entertainers Lauren Jelencovich (April 18-May 18), Wilder Flower (May 19-June 1), and Robinella (June 2-8) will perform.
U.S., U.K., Aussie Chart Updates Dolly remains the queen of the British country compilation albums chart as her Very Best Of Dolly Parton Vol. 1 remains at No. 1 in its amazing 354th week on the tally. Her Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection slips three to No. 8, Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA -- Family, Faith & Fables gains two to No. 15, and Original Album Series by Emmylou Harris featuring Dolly appearances falls back out of the top 20, down from No. 16, while The Complete Trio Collection Deluxe re-enters the top 20 at No. 20. Elsewhere on the U.K. charts, Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, gains two to No. 2 pop, three to No. 7 Scottish albums, two to No. 9 album sales, 2 to No. 8 physical album sales, and 17 to No. 28 downloads, remaining steady at No. 1 streaming albums. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, falls off the top 100 downloads, down from No. 58, and loses one to No. 3 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, remains steady at No. 7 British country albums and No. 7 Americana albums.
Down Under, Carpenter holds steady at No. 2 pop albums, Malone gains one to No. 7 Australian country albums, Beyonce loses two to No. 34 country albums, and The Wiggles' Wiggle Up, Giddy Up, with two Dolly duets and two Dolly covers, gains four to No. 35 country albums.
Back in the U.S., the April 12 Billboard numbers show Carpenter down one to No. 7 pop albums, up one to No. 6 sales, down two to No. 9 streaming, down one to No. 6 Canadian albums, and up one to No. 7 current albums. Malone loses seven to No. 27 pop albums and three to No. 25 streaming albums, gaining one to No. 22 Canadian albums and remaining steady at No. 3 country albums. Beyonce loses two to No. 38 country albums and three to No. 16 Americana albums.
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Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol is going on its first multi-city tour this holiday season, Dollymania.net is the first media outlet to announce. Although the show does not feature Dolly herself, she wrote the music and lyrics for the Charles Dickens adaptation set in an Appalachian Mountain mining town in the 1930s. It has not been revealed how many total cities will be visited on the tour or if more may be added to those known at this time. Dates known thus far are:
