Thirty-eight years ago Monday, Trio is certified simultaneously gold (+500,000 copies sold) and platinum (+1 million copies sold). Twenty-three years ago Monday, Halos & Horns debuts at No. 1 country, No. 37 pop and No. 11 indie on the British albums chart; it reigns at No. 1 on the country side for 10 weeks. Fifty-one years ago Wednesday, Dolly records “Love Is Like a Butterfly;” released as a single one month later, it would by November become her fifth country No. 1. Fourteen years ago Wednesday, Dolly's album Better Day debuts on the U.S. charts at its peak of No. 11 country and No. 51 pop. Fifty-four years ago Thursday, “My Blue Tears” debuts on the country charts; it would reach No. 17. Forty-five years ago Saturday, “Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle To You” debuts on the country chart; two months later it would become her 13th No. 1. Twenty-eight years ago Saturday, the techno dance remix of Dolly's version of the Cat Stevens classic “Peace Train” debuts on the pop chart and country singles sales chart; it reaches only No. 119 pop but makes it to No. 4 on the dance singles sales chart, No. 23 on the dance club play chart and No. 8 on the country singles sales chart (even though it was not a country single).
Upcoming television appearances
(All times Eastern unless noted)
July 19, 2 p.m., POP, Steel Magnolias (re-runs 5 p.m. July 19)
Aug. 15, 8 p.m., all major networks, Stand Up To Cancer
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
Dolly was interviewed last week for Kloe Kardashian's podcast and spoke about a wide variety of subjects including their collaboration on her jeans collection. One comment, however, was taken out of context and generated dozens of false stories that she had put her entire music career on hold, or in some versions just her songwriting on hold, due to her husband's passing. In reality, she mentioned Carl Dean's passing and explained she had several ideas of possible songs about him or inspired by the experience of losing him but that she has so many other important projects to work on at present she can't allow herself to experience the strong emotions that would come with writing those specific songs about Carl but is continuing to work on her other projects and writing songs on other subjects that come to her. “I can't do it right now 'cause I've got so many other things that I can't afford the luxury, you know, of getting that emotional right now,” she explained about the songs focusing on Carl. “I'll write something else, though, if it comes.” Watch the full interview here or in the media player above.
Dolly Joins Zac Brown Band On New CD The Zac Brown Band on Monday announced their next album, Love & Fear, hitting stores Dec. 6, will feature a new collaboration with Dolly titled "Butterfly." Others included on the album will be Snoop Dogg and Marcus King.
Sixx Speaks Of How Dolly Collab Came To Be “Home Sweet Home,” Dolly's collaboration with rockers Motley Crue, debuted last week at No. 1 on the MediaBase Classic Rock Chart based on airplay at classic rock stations. And band member Nikki Sixx spoke with Forbeshere about how the duet came to be.
Capaldi Meets Dolly Dolly may have another collaboration coming soon. British singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi on Monday posted an image with Dolly to his Instagram here without explanation.
Kelly Does Dolly In Vegas Dolly had suggested Kelly Clarkson cover “I Will Always Love You” in her Vegas residency, and she obliged, Country Now reports here.
Haskell Murder Case Ends In Suicide The sad tale of Sam Haskell IV ended over the weekend with more tragedy as the son of Dolly's longtime production partner took his own life in a Los Angeles jail Saturday while awaiting trial for allegedly killing and dismembering his wife and murdering his in-laws while his children were at school. Dolly has been very close to his parents, Sam Haskell III and former Miss Mississippi Mary Haskell, for decades, considering them family. The grandparents are now raising their three grandsons, whom Dolly introduced to the crowds at Dollywood last year as her “California nephews.” Sam III was Dolly's longtime television agent at the William Morris Agency before he left to manage the Miss America Pageant. The two have co-produced many projects together over the years, often starring Dolly with Mary Haskell and/or daughter Mary Lane Haskell in supporting roles, and share one Emmy Award win and several nominations together. More details are available from The New York Timeshere.
Beyonce Collaboration Hits U.K. Chart Across the pond, Dolly's spoken into to the track “Tyrant” off Beyonce's Cowboy Carter album snags her another top 100 U.K. pop single credit, as the track enters the chart at No. 83 Friday. Elsewhere on the charts, Very Best Of Dolly Parton Vol. 1 regains the pole position on the British country compilation album, rising one to No. 1, while her Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection inches up one to No. 10, Emmylou Harris' Original Album Series Volume 1, featuring Dolly appearances, falls off the top 20, down from No. 14, Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA -- Family, Faith & Fables gains one to No. 17, Linda Ronstadt's Original Album Series slips one to No. 20, and The Complete Trio Collection Deluxe rises one to No. 5. Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, holds steady at No. 3 U.K. pop, shooting up 27 spots to No. 1 Scottish albums, 23 to No. 2 album sales, and 18 to No. 2 physical album sales, re-entering the downloads chart at No. 57 and slipping two to No. 4 streaming albums. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, regains one to No. 9 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, inches up one to No. 8 British country albums and loses one to No. 4 Ameriana albums.
Down Under, Carpenter gains one to No. 3 pop albums, Malone stays steady at No. 6 Australian country albums, Beyonce rises two to No. 32 country, and Dolly's Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection advances one to No. 25 country.
Stateside, "Home Sweet Home" with Motley Crue falls off Hot Hard Rock Songs and Hard Rock Digital Sales charts in the July 5 Billboard numbers released last Tuesday, down from No. 21 and No. 4, respectively. Carpenter holds dips three to No. 9 pop albums, 10 to No. 19 sales, two to No. 8 streaming, and three to No. 9 Canadian albums. Malone drops seven to No. 28 pop albums, two to No. 16 Canadian albums, and two to No. 23 streaming albums, holding steady at No. 5 country albums. Beyonce skyrockets 56 to No. 89 pop albums, eight to No. 20 country albums, and three to No. 9 Americana albums.
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Past news
July 8: Enter To Be In Dolly's New Audiobook Dolly wants to feature you in the official audiobook of her final in the trilogy of coffee table books, Star Of The Show: My Life On Stage, being released Nov. 11. She announced on social media a call for fans to visit a website here by July 31 and submit an audio or vertical video clip no more than two minutes in length telling their favorite story about their fandom for Dolly such as a concert memory, what a song meant to them, meeting her, or how she influenced their life. The recordings will be interwoven into the audiobook.
Dolly Scores First Hard Rock Chart Single Dolly's new charity collaboration with Motley Crue on their classic "Home Sweet Home" last week snagged her the first career chart entry on the Hot Hard Rock Songs and her first top 10 on the Hard Rock Digital Sales chart. The tune debuts on the July 5 Billboard charts at No. 21 Hot Hard Rock Songs and No. 4 Hard Rock Digital Sales, surpassing 2023's "Bygones" with Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford which went to No. 19.
Dolly To Lead 'Stand Up To Cancer' Dolly last week was announced as the headlining appearance for the ninth annual Stand Up To Cancer special which will air live at 8 p.m. Eastern Aug. 15 across all major networks and most major streaming platforms from The Pinnacle in Nashville with host Sheryl Crow. Additional guests are expected to be announced prior to broadcast. Check out the announcement video on their website here.
Dollywood Radio Premieres On iHeart Radio Although Dolly announced in May that it was coming, the official Dollywood 40th anniversary channel on iHeart Radio debuted this week featuring songs from her career, songs she has selected from friends, and selections from the music played in the park itself. The channel is available on the service's website and app. "Dolly Parton is a living legend, and now her music, the music she loves, and the fun of her Dollywood theme park, all have a dedicated home on iHeart's Dollywood Radio, hosted by Dolly herself, said Jon Zellner, President of Programming Operations & Digital Music for iHeartMedia. "This new station captures the heart and soul of the Smoky Mountains, featuring a handpicked blend of country classics, bluegrass, folk, and songs by some of Dolly's dearest friends in music. We're honored to partner with Dollywood to bring this one-of-a-kind listening experience to life exclusively on the iHeartRadio app." Pete Owens, Dollywood's Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, echoed the sentiment of Zellner: "The partnership with iHeartMedia to develop Dollywood Radio is exciting for us because it means our loyal fans can enjoy the sounds and excitement of a day at Dollywood even if they aren't able to be here. We are celebrating our 40th anniversary season in 2025, and our fans have been sharing so many of their favorite memories of the park through the decades. We're thankful for the opportunity to work with iHeartMedia to celebrate this milestone for the next year. We know our guests are going to enjoy being able to take a little bit of Dollywood home with them!"
Interviewer Details Dolly Interactions Celebrity journalist Lawrence Grobel this week excerpted in Vanity Fair several entries from his diaries about interviewing famous people including his time following Dolly on tour in 1978 for her Playboy interview with him. Read the collection here.
Dolly Celebrates Ozzy's Retirement Dolly, Elton John, Billy Idol, and Jonathan Davis were among the celebrities sending videotaped well-wishes to Ozzy Osborne at his farewell concert in his hometown of Birmingham, England, over the weekend before 40,000 fans in his final appearance with his legendary band, Black Sabbath. She said: "Well, Ozzy Osbourne, it's Dolly Parton here. Now, I know you're at home, and what a wonderful place to be, right? Are we supposed to be saying 'Farewell to you?' Well, I don't think that's going to happen. How about we just say, 'Good luck, God bless you, and we will see you somewhere down the road?' Anyway, I love you. I always have, and we're going to miss you up on stage, but you know what? I wouldn't be surprised if you show up somewhere else, and I'll be there. Love you!"
U.S., U.K., Aussie 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 gains four to No. 11, Emmylou Harris' Original Album Series Volume 1, featuring Dolly appearances, inches up two to No. 14, and Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA -- Family, Faith & Fables slips six to No. 18 while Linda Ronstadt's Original Album Series re-enters the top 20 at No. 19 and The Complete Trio Collection Deluxe re-enters the top 20 at No. 6. Elsewhere on the U.K. charts, Sabrina Carpenter's Short & Sweet Deluxe Edition, with its Dolly duet, rises two to No. 3 U.K. pop, falling nine to No. 28 Scottish albums, seven to No. 25 album sales, and one to No. 20 physical album sales, remaining steady at No. 2 streaming albums. Post Malone's F 1 Trillion, with its Dolly duet, sinks two to No. 10 country albums. Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, with its Dolly appearances, drops five to No. 9 British country albums and two to No. 3 Ameriana albums, falling off the top 100 streaming, down from No. 86, and pop, down from No. 93.
Down Under, Carpenter dips two to No. 4 pop albums, Malone stays steady at No. 6 Australian country albums, Beyonce stays at No. 34 country, and Dolly's Diamonds & Rhinestones, The Greatest Hits Collection climbs one to No. 26 country.
Stateside, Carpenter holds steady at No. 6 pop albums, gains three to No. 9 sales, and falls one to No. 6 streaming and Canadian albums. Malone rises five to No. 21 pop albums, one to No. 14 Canadian albums, and one to No. 21 streaming albums, holding steady at No. 5 country albums. Beyonce regains 22 to No. 145 pop albums, three to No. 28 country albums, and one to No. 12 Americana albums.
July 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.
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.
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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:
