Celebrate Spring with All Things Dolly

Published April 4, 2023 / Last Updated April 26, 2023
Team Dolly is a collaboration of writers, editors, and publishers assembled by Dolly Parton Productions. Each member is dedicated to accurately publishing the latest news and historical archives of the living legend that is Dolly Rebecca Parton.

Managing Editor - Jacob Timmons
Creative Director - Sarah Chapman
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Dolly springs forward with an array of fresh surprises up her sleeve this spring!

As the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom, there’s no denying that spring is in the air. Dolly always seems to have a little extra sparkle this time of year, from new music to charitable endeavors, fun family attractions and more. There is so much to look forward to this spring – take a closer look at everything Dolly has in store for us this season!

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks Unite to Host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11

“Country Music’s Party of the Year” will make history this May with its iconic host pairing of Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards airs on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT, streaming live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ territories on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

Dolly Kicks Off “Big” 2023 Season at Dollywood

Dollywood welcomes guests as they kick off their 2023 season, which is shaping up to be one of the busiest years in the park’s history. Two impressive projects—the Big Bear Mountain roller coaster and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort—are both scheduled for completion this year. Dolly announced Big Bear Mountain’s opening occurs in May, while bookings for HeartSong Lodge & Resort start in June with stays beginning in November.

Spring Forward Into Adventure at Dolly Parton’s Stampede

Dolly’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge and Branson welcomes families to kick off the spring season with an evening of action-packed fun. Enjoy a bountiful four-course feast while delighting in a thrilling show filled with singing and dancing, impressive horse-riding stunts, family-friendly comedy and more.

Sail Into Spring Family Fun at Pirates Voyage

At Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Pigeon Forge and Myrtle Beach, buccaneers of all ages are invited to set sail into a fun spring season. This exciting adventure features everything from pirates battling for hidden treasure to high-diving mermaids, plus a delicious Pirate Feast. Come join in the fun!

Spring Into Reading With Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library welcomes the arrival of spring by celebrating the growth of Dolly’s book-gifting program, putting free books into the hands of more children than ever before! The Imagination Library now gifts over 2 MILLION books each month, with 1 in 10 children under the age of five in the United States receiving an Imagination Library book in the mail each month! As of March, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library surpassed the 200 million book milestone, celebrating the arrival of spring with over 204 million total books gifted since the program’s inception.

“Behind The Seams: My Life In Rhinestones”

Dolly announced her new book Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, an inside look at her iconic fashion and distinctive style, is due for release October 17, 2023. Dolly shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world.

Dolly Launches “Vinyl Me, Parton” Record of the Month Subscription

Vinyl Me, Please and Dolly Parton are excited to announce a first-of-its-kind monthly record club devoted to the legendary career and peerless catalog of Dolly Parton. Starting in April 2023, Vinyl Me, Parton will give Dolly fans a monthly connection with her catalog on vinyl, with twelve Records of the Month spanning the entirety of Dolly’s recording career.

SONGS OF SPRINGTIME

As the season of spring arrives, witness the magnificence of new beginnings that envelop the earth. Bask in the radiance of sunshine piercing through the clouds and seek out the emergence of colorful rainbows. Allow this beautiful time of year to bring you happiness and harmonize your soul.

“Love is Like a Butterfly”

Your laughter brings me sunshine
Every day is springtime
And I am only happy when you are by my side
How precious is this love we share
How very precious, sweet and rare
Together, we belong like daffodils and butterflies

Love is like a butterfly
As soft and gentle as a sigh
The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings
Love makes your heart feel strange inside
It flutters like soft wings in flight
Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing

Love,

Dolly Parton

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Spring Forward Into Adventure at Dolly Parton’s Stampede

Published March 27, 2023 / Last Updated March 28, 2023
Team Dolly is a collaboration of writers, editors, and publishers assembled by Dolly Parton Productions. Each member is dedicated to accurately publishing the latest news and historical archives of the living legend that is Dolly Rebecca Parton.

Managing Editor - Jacob Timmons
Creative Director - Sarah Chapman
Team Dolly

Enjoy Family Fun This Spring at the Most Visited Dinner Attraction!

Who’s ready for an exciting spring adventure? If you’re searching for the best way to celebrate the spring season with your family, visit Dolly Parton’s Stampede!

This world-class dinner attraction has locations in Branson, MO, and Pigeon Forge, TN — two popular family vacation destinations. Bring your family to Dolly Parton’s Stampede for an evening of unforgettable family fun! Here’s what you can expect when you visit Dolly Parton’s Stampede this spring:

High-Spirited Adventure

Dolly Parton’s Stampede is home to non-stop fun and excitement. During this high-spirited adventure, you’ll witness 32 magnificent horses and a cast of talented trick riders, some friendly competition and comedic fun, incredible aerial performances, spectacular musical productions, and more. There won’t be a moment of boredom during this show.

A Family Feast

While you feast your eyes on the main event, you’ll be served a delicious feast of your own! All guests are served a four-course meal that satisfies all your country cravings. The menu includes The Stampede’s Original Creamy Vegetable Soup, a Mouth-Watering Tender Whole Rotisserie Chicken, Delicious Hickory Smoked Barbecued Pork Loin, and more. Plus, don’t forget to save room for dessert! Dolly Parton’s Stampede also offers vegetarian and gluten-free meals upon request. No one in the family will go hungry!

Long-Lasting Memories

There’s a reason Dolly Parton’s Stampede is the most fun place to eat in Branson and Pigeon Forge! Guests get to enjoy both a delicious dinner and an entertaining performance. When you spend your spring break at the world’s most visited dinner attraction, you’re guaranteed to make memories that will last long after your trip is over. Arrive early for the Horse Walk, where you’ll meet the four-legged stars before the show and even have the chance to take a few photos with them! Then, head inside to get a family photo in The Stampede that you can purchase in the gift shop, along with apparel, toys, plush animals, and other great souvenirs.

Visit Dolly Parton’s Stampede This Spring

Are you ready for an unforgettable spring adventure? Start planning your visit to Dolly Parton’s Stampede! Visit the Dolly Parton’s Stampede website to view the show schedule and get your tickets.

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A Christmas to Remember at Dolly Parton’s Stampede

Published November 15, 2022 / Last Updated February 9, 2023
Team Dolly is a collaboration of writers, editors, and publishers assembled by Dolly Parton Productions. Each member is dedicated to accurately publishing the latest news and historical archives of the living legend that is Dolly Rebecca Parton.

Managing Editor - Jacob Timmons
Creative Director - Sarah Chapman
Team Dolly

Get Into the Holiday Spirit at the World’s Most Visited Dinner Attraction

Are you ready to celebrate the Christmas season? Plan a visit to Dolly Parton’s Stampede! This dinner attraction is a family tradition like no other and is the perfect place to get into the holiday spirit with your loved ones. With locations in both Branson, MO and Pigeon Forge, TN, you have double the chances to enjoy this Christmas extravaganza! We’re giving you all the reasons why you should have a Christmas to remember at Dolly Parton’s Stampede below:

1. Grand Performances

During November and December, visitors can expect grand performances themed for Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Watch as the spirit of the season comes to life in the 35,000 square foot arena! Snow falls softly as the Stampede is transformed into a holiday wonderland, complete with twinkling lights, evergreens, poinsettias, old-fashioned holiday costumes, and familiar holiday music. The live nativity scene is a favorite among visitors, as three kings ride atop camels on their way to Bethlehem. Of course, there are some fun and games too! Not only will the amazing holiday show warm your heart, it will also make you laugh. Watch as the show takes a playful turn as the elves from the North Pole and the South Pole compete in some friendly competitions.

2. Holiday Feast

It wouldn’t be a Christmas to remember without a delicious holiday feast! As you watch the Christmas performance unfold, your family will enjoy a delicious, four-course family feast. The dinner includes the Stampede’s original creamy vegetable soup, a homemade buttery biscuit, a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked barbecue pork loin, corn on the cob, herb-basted potato, and the Stampede’s own specialty holiday dessert. You’ll also get unlimited Coca-Cola products, tea, or coffee. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request.

3. Memories With Loved Ones

One of the best parts about the holiday season is getting to create memories with your loved ones, and there is no better place to do it than Dolly Parton’s Stampede! From the beautiful decorations and classic holiday music to the inspiring live nativity and Santa Claus himself, the Christmas magic is all around Dolly Parton’s Stampede. The show is perfect for all ages, so it’s an experience all family members can enjoy and share together! There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than with your loved ones by your side at this popular dinner attraction. Plus, the souvenir picture you’ll take together before the show begins makes for the perfect Christmas card photo!

Spend Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede

Are you ready to have a Christmas to remember at Dolly Parton’s Stampede? Visit dpstampede.com to learn more and get your tickets!

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Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede Returns November 2 in Pigeon Forge, TN

Published November 1, 2022 / Last Updated February 9, 2023
Team Dolly is a collaboration of writers, editors, and publishers assembled by Dolly Parton Productions. Each member is dedicated to accurately publishing the latest news and historical archives of the living legend that is Dolly Rebecca Parton.

Managing Editor - Jacob Timmons
Creative Director - Sarah Chapman
Team Dolly

Heartwarming Christmas Show Comes to Life at Dolly Parton’s Stampede this Holiday Season

The “high-spirited adventure” of Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction receives a festive twist for its 35 th holiday season with the magnificient sights and sounds of Christmas, including a full-scale living Nativity, holiday decorations, a new aerial performance, Santa Claus and a fabulous four-course yuletide feast. The Christmas show at “The Most Fun Place to Eat in the Smokies” debuts Nov. 2 and runs through Dec. 31.

“Christmas is a very special time of year at Dolly Parton’s Stampede,” said Travis Randall, General Manager of the Stampede in Pigeon Forge. “While our thrilling show provides fun for our guests, we also take time to celebrate the true meaning of the season, thanks to a full-scale, living Nativity that will transport guests back to that first Christmas so long ago. It’s special to our entire cast and staff when families share with us that this show has become a treasured part of their annual holiday traditions.”

New for “Christmas at Stampede” is a holiday twist on a thrilling performance segment that was added to the regular season show this summer – combining the show’s equestrian stars, breathtaking aerial acrobatics and original new music from Dolly herself.

Adults and children alike will enjoy “The Magic of Toys,” an amazing musical fantasy starring The Sugar Plum Fairy and a number of toys she magically brings to life in a musical celebration which includes a stunning aerial display set to the unforgettable music of The Nutcracker.

Guests will be awed by the birth of Jesus re-enacted with Mary, Joseph, the wise men and a living Nativity of camels, donkeys and sheep. This touching scene is a reminder of the importance of the Christmas season.

Stampede’s 32 magnificent horses, not to be confused with Santa’s reindeer, race in exciting competitions as audience members cheer their respective sides of the North Pole and South Pole on to victory. No Christmas is complete without an appearance by Santa, so after the arena is transformed into a winter wonderland of glistening, freshly fallen snow, Old Saint Nick arrives by sleigh to complete the festivities.

The entire Christmas experience is enhanced by the state-of-the-art, LED wall backdrop to the show’s 35,000-square-foot arena, which seamlessly complements the exciting action with stunning holiday scenery. Guests will feel as if they instantly have been transported deep in to the natural beauty of Christmas from the foothills surrounding the Great Smoky Mountains and to the clear skies above Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth.

Christmas dinner, the other star of the show, includes Stampede’s signature four-course holiday feast consisting of Stampede’s original creamy vegetable soup, homemade buttery biscuit, a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked barbequed pork loin, corn on the cob, herb-basted potato, Stampede’s own specialty holiday dessert and unlimited Coca-Cola® products, tea or coffee. Vegetarian and gluten free meals are available upon request.

Show times and reservations are available by calling (865) 453-4400 or visiting dpstampede.com.

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Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede Returns November 2 in Pigeon Forge, TN

Published October 27, 2022 / Last Updated February 9, 2023
Team Dolly is a collaboration of writers, editors, and publishers assembled by Dolly Parton Productions. Each member is dedicated to accurately publishing the latest news and historical archives of the living legend that is Dolly Rebecca Parton.

Managing Editor - Jacob Timmons
Creative Director - Sarah Chapman
Team Dolly

Heartwarming Christmas Show Comes to Life at Dolly Parton’s Stampede this Holiday Season

The “high-spirited adventure” of Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction receives a festive twist for its 35 th holiday season with the magnificient sights and sounds of Christmas, including a full-scale living Nativity, holiday decorations, a new aerial performance, Santa Claus and a fabulous four-course yuletide feast. The Christmas show at “The Most Fun Place to Eat in the Smokies” debuts Nov. 2 and runs through Dec. 31.

“Christmas is a very special time of year at Dolly Parton’s Stampede,” said Travis Randall, General Manager of the Stampede in Pigeon Forge. “While our thrilling show provides fun for our guests, we also take time to celebrate the true meaning of the season, thanks to a full-scale, living Nativity that will transport guests back to that first Christmas so long ago. It’s special to our entire cast and staff when families share with us that this show has become a treasured part of their annual holiday traditions.”

New for “Christmas at Stampede” is a holiday twist on a thrilling performance segment that was added to the regular season show this summer – combining the show’s equestrian stars, breathtaking aerial acrobatics and original new music from Dolly herself.

Adults and children alike will enjoy “The Magic of Toys,” an amazing musical fantasy starring The Sugar Plum Fairy and a number of toys she magically brings to life in a musical celebration which includes a stunning aerial display set to the unforgettable music of The Nutcracker.

Guests will be awed by the birth of Jesus re-enacted with Mary, Joseph, the wise men and a living Nativity of camels, donkeys and sheep. This touching scene is a reminder of the importance of the Christmas season.

Stampede’s 32 magnificent horses, not to be confused with Santa’s reindeer, race in exciting competitions as audience members cheer their respective sides of the North Pole and South Pole on to victory. No Christmas is complete without an appearance by Santa, so after the arena is transformed into a winter wonderland of glistening, freshly fallen snow, Old Saint Nick arrives by sleigh to complete the festivities.

The entire Christmas experience is enhanced by the state-of-the-art, LED wall backdrop to the show’s 35,000-square-foot arena, which seamlessly complements the exciting action with stunning holiday scenery. Guests will feel as if they instantly have been transported deep in to the natural beauty of Christmas from the foothills surrounding the Great Smoky Mountains and to the clear skies above Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth.

Christmas dinner, the other star of the show, includes Stampede’s signature four-course holiday feast consisting of Stampede’s original creamy vegetable soup, homemade buttery biscuit, a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked barbequed pork loin, corn on the cob, herb-basted potato, Stampede’s own specialty holiday dessert and unlimited Coca-Cola® products, tea or coffee. Vegetarian and gluten free meals are available upon request.

Show times and reservations are available by calling (865) 453-4400 or visiting dpstampede.com.

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