Each year, the Movieguide® Awards recognizes the best family-friendly productions in television and film. "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" made quite an impression on 15.9 million viewers after it aired on NBC in December 2015. Dolly was delighted to accept the Epiphany Prize for the Most Inspiring TV Program of 2015. Dolly said,
“I really wanted to celebrate the people, my whole family, who made me who and what I am today. I'm so blessed and thankful for a great cast, producers, director, and for everyone who watched and I’m extremely thankful to the Movieguide® Awards for this honor.”
In addition to the Epiphany Prize, Alyvia Alyn Lind received the Grace Award for her performance as young Dolly. Recipients of this award exemplify God's grace and mercy through their outstanding performance.
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Watch Dolly and Alyvia receive these awards in one of two telecasts set for Monday, Feb. 22 and Wednesday, Feb. 24 on the REELZChannel.
The premier of "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" drew a record-breaking audience. To date, total viewership equals 15.9 million making it the most-watched movie on broadcast television in six years.
It is the first of four films Dolly and NBC plan to release based on her music. The next film will focus on Dolly's 1973 hit, "Jolene."
Dolly and her team are creating an all-new immersive experience for guests visiting Dixie Stampede in Branson, MO. Renovations are under way for the single largest show enhancement since the opening in 1995. Dolly said,
“First, I want to thank the Branson community for the support you’ve given my Dixie Stampede for the past 21 seasons. You all have made the show such a success, and now I’m excited to announce we’re making some changes that will take the show to a whole new level! My team is hard at work creating a new set, powerful new music, lots of amazing special effects and a few other surprises. This amazing technology has allowed us to really take our guests on a ‘new adventure.’ I just know families are truly going to love it!”
The High Spirited Adventure continues at Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge, TN. The talented cast is eager to entertain guests of all ages with their friendly North and South competition. Exciting sights and sounds including breathtaking scenes shown on a 12.5 million LED wall continue to delight audiences.
Guests at both locations will enjoy the unforgettable four-course family feast. View the show schedule and make reservations at DixieStampede.com
Dolly also plans to open an all-new show in May. Dolly Parton’s Lumberjack Adventure Dinner & Show, in Pigeon Forge, TN, promises the same level of entertainment as Dixie Stampede, giving families more opportunities to make lasting memories together. Dixie Stampede fans visiting the new show can expect a hearty feast large enough to feed a lumberjack's appetite.
Follow Lumberjack Adventure for the latest news.
Stella Parton, who recently starred as Corla Bass in “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors,” released a new album called Mountain Songbird “A Sister’s Tribute.” The project features 11 of Stella’s favorite Dolly songs and two original cuts.
Stella co-wrote the title track “Mountain Songbird” with Tom T. and Dixie Hall. It shares Stella’s perspective of what she and the family were feeling when Dolly left for Nashville, TN at 18-years-old. The sisters teamed up to co-write "More Power To Ya," an empowering, original song featuring Dolly's harmony vocals. Dolly said,
“Stella is a great singer, entertainer and songwriter. All the more reason I am so proud she decided to do a tribute CD of my songs.”
Choosing 11 songs from Dolly's musical vault was a difficult task for Stella, especially considering Dolly has written over 3,000. Stella commented on making her selections,
“So in the end, while making the decision to record this tribute album of 11 of my favorites, I decided to sing the story songs, because they resonated with me the most.”
"Coat of Many Colors," "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" are among those songs Stella selected. Stella will promote Mountain Songbird "A Sister's Tribute" in an upcoming tour in the United Kingdom.
For tour dates, visit Stella Parton's Facebook page.
"Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" received a standing ovation from more than 13 million viewers. It drew a record-breaking audience and became the most watched television movie on NBC in years.
After the premiere, critics raved and fans flocked to social media sites sharing personal stories of how the film moved them. Now, NBC is giving everyone the chance to relive Dolly's heartwarming story in a special encore performance on Christmas Day.
Fans can also enter to win an amazing Smoky Mountain vacation in Dolly Parton's "Coat of Many Colors" Sweepstakes.
The December 2015 issue of "Nash Country Weekly," "Growing Up Dolly" spotlights Dolly Parton's childhood and gives readers a chance to see Dolly's personal insight and connection to her upcoming TV movie, "Dolly Parton's Coat Of Many Colors."
See Dolly on the cover of "Nash Country Weekly."
