Now trending on talkshoplive®, Dolly Parton is the latest in an incredible lineup of stars to launch her own channel on the new platform. Talkshoplive® is the first-ever live streaming, social selling online network. In the first episode, Dolly opens up to host Blair Garner and shares the spiritual journey she when on when developing this new book. Within its pages, Dolly gives a candid, intimate look at her iconic career as a songwriter, musician and country legend. She speaks on her creative process, her faith and determination, and the inspirations and influences behind her illustrious music career. Dolly said,
"When I started, it would take me places I had forgotten. So it was really therapeutic. Some places kinda stirred up a lot of emotions that made me very emotional."
At Blair's request, Dolly shared something very special with talkshoplive® viewers. Dolly recalls the night she wrote "Two Doors Down" and showed the origional motel stationary on which she pinned the iconic lyrics. In addition to handwritten lyrics, Dolly includes rarely seen archival imagery, classic album art and personal childhood photographs, making this book a sensational celebration of her enduring legacy.
In the episode, Dolly and Blair discuss a number of topics including Dolly's determination to share love and kindness with the world. She said,
"I ask God every day to let me be a light and to let me be an inspiration and to let me do something to uplift people and to glorify Him. So every day I try, you know, to be something to somebody. So hopefully, it's working. I don't know why it's working but I'm very grateful that it has."
This new book features the lyrics to 175 of Dolly's best-loved songs and reveals the memories and inspiration behind them.
Visit Dolly's talkshoplive® channel to purchase her new book.
Reminiscing about her childhood days in the Smokies brings back fond memories for Dolly Parton. She recalls the excitement of gathering around a bonfire, built by her father, and cooking their supper of potatoes and corn within the ashes under the fire. Even as a young child she had an appreciation for the vibrant colors on display in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee during autumn. She recalls seeing the beautiful leaves changing colors in the hills and hollows she called home.
Today, Dolly is very proud to bring a little bit of her childhood to guests who visit Dollywood. The park is all aglow with the sights and sounds of fall. Live music fills the air and mixes with the enticing aromas of delicious fall foods. At night, guests are treated to an amazing display of artistic elegance as meticulously carved pumpkins light the park’s paths in unique and creative displays. Dolly said,
"I just remember all of us kids loving playing the fun games. Mama making pumpkin butter and Mama making pumpkin pies and just doing all sorts of things with apple cider. We just loved the autumn and we'd find ways to celebrate it in our own way."
Visit Dollywood.com to plan a visit and experience some of what made Dolly's childhood in the Great Smoky Mountains so special.
Dolly Parton is known for wrapping the stories of her cherished childhood into the melodies of unforgettable songs. They are her gifts to the world. With the arrival of her new Christmas album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, she has given fans a real holiday treat; twelve songs, including five penned by Dolly herself. The lyrics of one such song, "Comin' Home for Christmas," reveal the heart of what made her family’s two-room log cabin a home.
Dolly reminisces about many of the holiday traditions her family shared. Her father, Robert Lee Parton, and her brothers would go out into the woods to chop down a tree, while the girls were busy inside making ornaments. Dolly fondly recalls the colored rags her mother would tie into beautiful bows to hang on the freshly cut Christmas tree. They even made a star out of cardboard and tinfoil to place atop the precious pine. Each family member played a special part in the creation of their Smoky Mountain Christmas memories. Dolly reflects,
“It was fun, because it gave us all something to do together. We all felt like we contributed to it, and Mama always made everything special too.”
Even after Dolly left home to move to Nashville, she still returned to East Tennessee to spend Christmas with her loved ones. Through the years, Dolly has continued to celebrate with her family during the holidays. She’ll be the first to tell you she loves Christmas so much that she has a Christmas tree in nearly every room of her house!
In “Comin’ Home for Christmas,” Dolly shares with listeners the magic of her Appalachian roots. The memories made in her Tennessee mountain home are treasures to Dolly. She hasn’t forgotten where she came from, and that firm foundation is what she continues to build on today. Dolly’s message serves as a wonderful reminder to embrace your heritage and cherish the people you hold dear.
The new film stars Dolly Parton, Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis, Treat Williams, Jeanine Mason, Josh Segarra, is directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen, and features 14 original songs by Dolly Parton. In addition, Dolly released the song “Christmas on the Square” from her album, "A Holly Dolly Christmas" - Dolly’s first holiday album release in 30 years.
A rich and nasty woman, Regina Fuller, returns to her small hometown after her father’s death to evict everyone and sell the land to a mall developer - right before Christmas. However, after listening to stories of the local townsfolk, reconnecting with an old love, and accepting the guidance of an actual angel, Regina starts to have a change of heart. This is the story about family, love, and how a small town’s Christmas spirit can warm even the coldest of hearts. Starring Dolly Parton, Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis, Treat Williams, and directed and choreographed by three-time Emmy and Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen. Featuring 14 original songs by Dolly Parton.
"Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square" is produced by Magnolia Hill Productions and Sandollar Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television for Netflix. Executive Producers include Sam Haskell, writer Maria Schlatter, Debbie Allen, and Dolly Parton.
Dolly Parton, Sara Evans, Monica, Jordin Sparks and Rita Wilson, have collaborated on a new single with an inspiring message of empowerment to those touched by breast cancer. According to the Susan G. Komen website each of these women shares a connection to this cause through a close friend or family member who has been affected. In the song, “Pink,” these ladies sing about a triumph day when the color can simply be a color and not a symbol. Dolly said,
“This is such a beautiful song of hope. I’m honored to join with these powerful women to help support Susan G. Komen’s life-saving work.”
In an article by MusicRow, Paula Schneider, CEO of Susan G. Komen and a breast cancer survivor said,
“In a single moment, a person’s life changes forever – there is life before breast cancer, and life after. We are extremely honored that these powerful women have leant their time and talents to help us advance our mission and give a moment of hope to everyone impacted by breast cancer. Together, we will save lives and get closer to a world without breast cancer.”
“PINK” was co-written by Victoria Shaw, Erin Kinsey and Jodi Marr, and produced by Shaw. The song will be distributed via Brighter Day Records. The moving video was directed by Trey Fanjoy.
