The holiday season is here! From dazzling decorations and delicious home cooking, to time spent bonding with our closest friends and family, the holidays hold a special meaning for all of us. Dolly wishes everyone an abundance of love and kindness during this season of giving and reminds us of the greatest gift of all.
“It really is the most wonderful time of the year,”
Dolly shared,
“It’s such a special time to get together with family and friends.
It’s also the season for giving and you know, the greatest gift we can give each other this Christmas… is love.”
Dolly Parton stars in “Dolly Parton’s Magic Mountain Christmas,” a new modern-day movie musical about the making of a network TV special. Featuring musical guests Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimmie Allen, Zach Williams and Miley Cyrus, the two-hour holiday special premieres Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET/PT On NBC.
Dollywood welcomes guests for its annual Smoky Mountain Christmas festival, happening November 5 – January 1. This year’s event features several new lighting displays across its 160 acres, making spirits bright with over 6 million gleaming holiday lights, award-winning stage productions and Christmas culinary masterpieces. Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is an unforgettable experience that is sure to become a family tradition!
Dolly’s Stampede, in both Pigeon Forge and Branson, welcomes families to celebrate the spirit of the season with an amazing Christmas spectacular. This riveting show is filled with festive horse-riding stunts, stirring holiday music, a beautiful live nativity and a four-course holiday feast. Visitors to the Pigeon Forge and Myrtle Beach areas can celebrate the holiday season with a swashbuckling experience, where families will create lasting memories with the Fun, Feast & Adventure of Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show!
Dolly was awarded the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy during an awards ceremony held on October 13, 2022, in recognition of her many philanthropic efforts – perhaps most notably, for strengthening childhood education through the distribution of free books worldwide by her Imagination Library.
Dolly’s Imagination Library program continues to expand to new areas, and most recently it was announced that Senate Bill 1183 — bipartisan legislation in partnership with The Dollywood Foundation to establish the Imagination Library of California Statewide Program — has been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, paving the way for the program to launch statewide in California mid-2023.
Just in time for the holidays, an expanded version of Dolly’s 2020 #1-selling holiday album is now available with eight additional tracks, including rarities making their CD, vinyl and digital debuts.
Dolly is set for a November 18 release of “Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection,” a career-spanning retrospective showcasing 23 essential recordings from 1971-2020. A cross-label anthology, “Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection” brings together, for the first time on one album, recordings originally released on Dolly Records, RCA Victor and Columbia Records, as well as the Butterfly Records digital single, “When Life Is Good Again,” written and recorded in 2020 as Dolly’s musical message of hope to fans as the pandemic rolled in.
Dolly’s pet product line, Doggy Parton, has a new holiday collection of dog apparel, accessories, toys and more that are sure to get tails waggin’! A portion of every purchase benefits Willa B. Farms Animal Rescue, a rescue that provides a loving home to displaced animals of all kinds.
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year! No matter where you spend the holidays, you can sense a spirit of joy, hope and love in the air that brings out the best in all of us. As Christmastime arrives, take time to reflect on the true reason for the season and appreciate all of the things that make the holidays so special—faith, family, friends and love.
Christmas is a time for caring
Bein’ at your best
Christmas is a time for sharing
Knowin’ you’ve been blessed
Christmas is a time for givin’
Love is made of this
That’s what Christmas is
Merry Christmas!
The two-hour holiday special features musical guests Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimmie Allen, Zach Williams and Miley Cyrus, with actors Tom Everett Scott, Angel Parker and Ana Gasteyer costarring alongside Dolly. Mary Lane Haskell, Bryan Batt, Brendan Bradley, John Newberg, Rachel Parton George, Cassie Parton Griffith, Rhoda Griffis, Liam Rauhoff and Steve Summers round out the stellar cast of the film, which premieres Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET/PT On NBC.
With musical numbers choreographed by the Emmy Award-winning Kathryn Burns alongside assistant choreographer David Hull, the new film is filled with songs that capture the spirit of Christmas and the importance of gathering with family during the holidays, including a pair of Dolly’s iconic songs (“9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You”) as well as a new holiday melody produced just for the film.
A modern-day movie musical about the making of a network TV special, “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” is the frenetic backstage story and delightful on-camera results of Dolly’s desire to uplift an exhausted world’s spirits by sharing the unique mountain magic she has always found in and around Dollywood at Christmas. Throughout the movie’s production numbers and rehearsal chaos, Dolly finds herself taking a private journey into her past, guided by the mysterious appearances of her personal Three Wise Mountain Men. When it’s time for her big special to air, a renewed and inspired Dolly goes rogue and shows the world that the real magic of Christmas lies in the hearts of the children we all once were, the realization that Christmas is about the people we share it with, and how her faith remains the common thread between Christmases past, present, and future.
“Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” is produced by Magnolia Hill Productions and Sandollar Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Executive Producers include Sam Haskell, writer David Rambo, Hudson Hickman, director Joe Lazarov and Dolly Parton, with Billy Levin and Steve Summers also serving as producers.
Fall is an inspiring time of year, not just in the Great Smoky Mountains where Dolly grew up, but God’s beauty can be seen all around us. As summer starts to fade and autumn colors burst forth, Dolly sends warm wishes and shares a few things she loves about her favorite time of year.
“Happy autumn! This is my favorite time of the year, and I’m certainly hoping to get to the Smokies, myself, to see the leaves when they turn color and start falling. Eating all that pumpkin pie, drinking all those pumpkin drinks and all the fun stuff we do this time of year.”
On August 9, Dolly travelled the country to visit statewide celebrations of her Imagination Library in Ohio and West Virginia. Capping each visit with a special musical performance, Dolly appeared to personally congratulate these states on their significant achievements of full statewide coverage, which gives every child under age five in each state the opportunity to enroll in her Imagination Library.
Dollywood welcomes guests to celebrate the wonders of fall during their annual Harvest Festival, happening September 23 – October 29. This year, Dollywood guests are sure to have a “hoot” thanks to a brand new area called “Hoot Owl Hollow,” created within the family-favorite Great Pumpkin LumiNights.
Dolly’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge and Branson welcomes families to enjoy a high-spirited autumn adventure filled with friendly competition, impressive stunts, spectacular special effects and more! Buccaneers of all ages will thrill at the fun, feast and fall family adventure that awaits at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Pigeon Forge and Myrtle Beach.
Dolly has teamed up with Kelly Clarkson for a new duet of her classic hit, “9 to 5.” The reimagined version, produced by Shane McAnally, Sasha Alex Sloan and King Henry, was created especially for the new documentary Still Working 9 to 5, which released in select theaters on September 16, 2022.
Dolly is set to release “Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection” on Friday, November 18, 2022, a career-spanning retrospective showcasing 23 essential recordings from 1971-2020. A cross-label anthology, “Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection” brings together, for the first time on one album, recordings originally released on Dolly Records, RCA Victor and Columbia Records, as well as the Butterfly Records digital single, “When Life Is Good Again,” written and recorded in 2020 as Dolly’s musical message of hope to fans as the pandemic rolled in.
Dolly’s new pet product line, Doggy Parton, is now available — a line of dog apparel, accessories, toys and more that feature a little “Dolly” inspiration that is sure to get tails waggin’! In partnership with SportPet Designs, Doggy Parton is quite literally a “pet” project that is very near and dear to Dolly’s heart, with part of the proceeds going to Willa B. Farms – a rescue that provides a loving home to displaced animals of all kinds.
With summertime coming to a close, the days start to get shorter and we all get to slow down a bit to appreciate everything that autumn brings. As the leaves fall and nature puts on a beautiful display of color, take time to reflect and embrace the beauty found in our own lives.
It must be you that’s always walking in my dreams
It must be you who’ll always be right next to me
So when you find yourself alone
Just think of me and I’ll be there
Must be you by my side the whole way through
Just like the fresh white winter snow
Our love is pure and it will always grow
And when we’re in those autumn years
Together, we’ll look back, but we won’t shed a single tear
Dolly Parton has teamed up with Kelly Clarkson for a new duet of her classic hit, "9 to 5." The reimagined version, produced by Shane McAnally, Sasha Alex Sloan and King Henry, was created especially for the new documentary Still Working 9 to 5, which will be released in select theaters on September 16.
“I was blown away when I heard what Shane had done with my song,” Dolly shared with Rolling Stone. “This arrangement shows how differently a song can be done and the story can be told in a whole new way. A special thanks to Steve Summers for getting the ball rolling on this whole musical venture.”
Steve Summers, creative director for Dolly Parton Enterprises and an executive producer on the new film, is credited with suggesting the slower-tempo, moodier interpretation that reflects the continuing struggles faced by women in the workplace.
The documentary film Still Working 9 to 5 examines the 40-year evolution of gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace since the 1980 release of the groundbreaking seminal comedy, 9 to 5, which starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Dabney Coleman. Featuring interviews with Dolly and some of her original 9 to 5 co-stars, Still Working 9 to 5 reflects on the making of the original comedy, the issues of gender inequality that the film addresses, and explores why workplace inequality is no laughing matter.
The “9 to 5” duet, featuring Dolly Parton and Kelly Clarkson, is available now on all digital and streaming platforms. Still Working 9 to 5 will be available for a limited theatrical release beginning September 16, with additional screenings at major film festivals throughout the United States.
Dolly Parton is set to release "Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection" on Friday, November 18, 2022, a career-spanning retrospective showcasing 23 essential recordings from 1971-2020. In a note to her fans, Dolly wrote,
"Every one of these songs has a special memory behind it for me. I hope that you make some special memories of your own while listening to them. Enjoy the 'Diamonds & Rhinestones' album. — Musically yours, Dolly"
A cross-label anthology, "Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection" brings together, for the first time on one album, recordings originally released on Dolly Records, RCA Victor and Columbia Records, as well as the Butterfly Records digital single, "When Life Is Good Again," written and recorded in 2020 as Dolly's musical message of hope to fans as the pandemic rolled in. The Greatest Hits collection also includes new liner notes penned by Robert K. Oermann, who collaborated with Dolly on her 2020 autobiography, "Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics."
Gems on "Diamonds & Rhinestones" include Dolly's performances with Kenny Rogers ("Islands in the
Stream" and "Real Love"), Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette ("Silver Threads and Golden Needles" from "Honky Tonk Angels") and "Faith," her delightfully surprising 2020 collaboration with the Swedish
electropop dance duo Galantis (featuring Mr. Probz). The album features songs from Dolly's films, including "9 To 5" (from 1980's "9 To 5 And Odd Jobs"), "Red Shoes" (from 2018's "Dumplin") and "Tennessee Homesick Blues" from 1984's "Rhinestone").
1. 9 To 5 - From the RCA Victor album "9 To 5 And Odd Jobs" (1980)
2. Jolene - From the RCA Victor album "Jolene" (1974)
3. Here You Come Again - From the RCA Victor album "Here You Come Again" (1977)
4. Islands In The Stream (with Kenny Rogers) - From the Kenny Rogers album "Eyes That See In The Dark" (1983)
5. I Will Always Love You - From the RCA Victor album "Jolene" (1974)
6. Coat Of Many Colors - From the RCA Victor album "Coat Of Many Colors" (1971)
7. My Tennessee Mountain Home - From the RCA Victor album "My Tennessee Mountain Home" (1973)
8. The Bargain Store - From the RCA Victor album "The Bargain Store" (1975)
9. Baby I'm Burnin' - From the RCA Victor album "Heartbreaker" (1978)
10. Better Get To Livin' - From the Dolly Records album "Backwoods Barbie" (2008)
11. Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That - From the Columbia Records album "White Limozeen" (1989)
12. Love Is Like A Butterfly - From the RCA Victor album "Love Is Like A Butterfly" (1974)
13. Heartbreaker - From the RCA Victor album "Heartbreaker" (1978)
14. Red Shoes - From the Dolly Records/RCA Records album "Dumplin'" (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2018)
15. The Seeker - From the RCA Victor album "Dolly" (1975)
16. Together You & I - From the Dolly Records album "Better Day" (2011)
17. Two Doors Down - From the RCA Victor album "Here You Come Again" (1977)
18. When Life Is Good Again - From the Butterfly Records digital single (2020)
19. Tennessee Homesick Blues - From the RCA Victor album "Rhinestone" (Original Soundtrack Recording) (1984)
20. It's All Wrong But It's All Right - From the RCA Victor album "Here You Come Again" (1977)
21. Real Love (with Kenny Rogers) - From the RCA Victor album "Real Love" (1985)
22. Silver Threads and Golden Needles – Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette - From the Columbia Records album "Honky Tonk Angels" (1983)
23. Faith – Galantis & Dolly Parton (featuring Mr. Probz) - From the Galantis album "Church" (2020)
"Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection" is now available for pre-order and will be released on November 18, 2022 on all digital and streaming platforms, CD and 2LP 12" vinyl.
