As the season unfolds with its vibrant energy and long, lazy days, Dolly dives headfirst into the joy of summer, infusing it with her own special brand of magic. With days filled with sunshine, laughter, and the sweet melodies of summer, she invites you to join in the joy and experience everything she loves about this vibrant time of year.
"Summer is like a big ol' party that nature throws every year," Dolly says. "It's a time to be a little more carefree, feel the sunshine on your face, and enjoy the simple pleasures with those you love."
Take a closer look at everything Dolly has in store this summer!
Guests to Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration, happening now through August 11, can enjoy all the Smoky Mountain sights, sounds, and tastes, as well as the brand-new Dolly Parton Experience and the returning favorite Sweet Summer Nights Dance Party and Drone Show.
Celebrate summer at the World’s Most Visited Dinner Attraction®, featuring thrilling horse riding stunts, phenomenal musical productions, incredible special effects, and a mouthwatering four-course feast.
Set sail on an action-packed summer adventure at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, where you'll witness epic pirate battles and high-diving mermaids, all while enjoying a delectable four-course feast.
Dolly’s childhood literacy program celebrates reaching a new milestone, now gifting over 3 million books per month to children worldwide, while expanding its bilingual program to five additional states and launching a statewide expansion in Oregon.
Dolly announced from the stage of the CMA Fest in Nashville that she will partner with ATG Productions to bring a new musical inspired by her life and trailblazing career, titled Hello, I’m Dolly, to Broadway in 2026.
Dolly introduces her first collection of wines, Dolly Wines, hitting stores in July 2024 and now exclusively available for pre-sale through Vivino on DollyWines.com.
Dolly, in collaboration with Owepar Entertainment, is thrilled to announce an unprecedented exploration of her rich family heritage with the upcoming release of 'Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables,' set for release on November 15. Additionally, a companion four-part docuseries chronicling her rich family heritage is currently in production.
Building upon the success of two GRAMMY® nominations and coming off the first leg of a national tour with Lauren Daigle, two-time DOVE Award winner Blessing Offor has released a brand-new song collaboration with Dolly Parton, titled “Somebody’s Child.”
Whether you’re hosting a girls' night or a backyard barbeque, Dolly's collections of partyware are the perfect theme for your event. From festive paper plates to decorated napkins, wooden cutlery and décor, find items from the "I Beg Your Parton" and "Patriotic Butterflies" design collections on Amazon today!
As we bask in the warm glow of summer and embrace its carefree spirit, let's celebrate the joyful moments, both big and small, that make this season truly magical.
Sittin’ on the front porch on a summer afternoon
In a straightback chair on two legs, leaned against the wall
Watch the kids a playin’ with June bugs on a string
And chase the glowin’ fireflies when evening shadows fall
In my Tennessee mountain home
Life is as peaceful as a baby’s sigh
In my Tennessee mountain home
Crickets sing in the fields near by
Love,
As spring blooms all around, Dolly dives headfirst into the season's joy, infusing it with her own special sparkle and boundless energy. With flowers blooming and the sun shining brighter, she welcomes you to join in the springtime fun and share in everything she loves about this season.
"Spring is like nature's big 'hello' after a long winter nap," Dolly says. "The flowers bloomin' and birds chirpin' make us all feel like kids again, reminding us to soak up the sunshine and spread love wherever we go."
Take a closer look at everything Dolly has in store this spring!
Dolly kicked off the 39th season at Dollywood on March 8, introducing some of the new entertainment offerings and giving guests a preview of what's in store for 2024, including the opening of The Dolly Parton Experience and an extra 23 operating days.
Recently named one of the South’s Best Attractions by Southern Living, Dollywood welcomes guests this spring with The I Will Always Love You Music Festival (now–April 14), featuring three new shows celebrating Dolly’s career. Her remarkable story is told in “From the Heart—The Life & Music of Dolly Parton,” while “Sing-a-long with Dolly” invites guests to belt out the lyrics to some of her most-loved songs. Finally, “Trio, Again featuring Three Times A Lady” honors the “Trio” albums released by Dolly, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt.
Dolly Parton’s Stampede, in both Pigeon Forge, TN, and Branson, MO, welcomes families to celebrate spring at the World’s Most Visited Dinner Attraction, featuring daring feats of trick riding, friendly competition, music, dancing, and a mouthwatering four-course feast.
Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show! With locations in both Pigeon Forge, TN, and Branson, MO, families will witness epic pirate battles and high-diving mermaids, all while enjoying a delectable four-course feast.
Dolly’s childhood literacy program celebrates its 2024 Blue Ribbon Book Selections, springing forward into 2024 with a colorful selection of new books! The Imagination Library now gifts over 2.9 million books per month, totaling over 235 million books worldwide since inception!
You can now stream "Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala" on Paramount+! This CBS variety special, which aired on February 21, features musical performances of Dolly Parton's iconic songs and showcases the finest in doggy fashion.
Dolly lends her legendary talents to Zach Williams' newest single "Lookin' For You", accompanied by a brand new music video. Available now on all digital and streaming platforms!
In Good Lookin' Cookin', available Sept. 17, Dolly and her sister Rachel share tips for hosting events all year long, including twelve multi-course menus of cherished recipes for New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more.
Dolly announces the launch of her first multi-category home collection featuring a wide array of home, kitchen and tableware products inspired by her Tennessee roots and global legacy. The collection kicks off with the launch of cast iron cookware developed in partnership with Lodge Cast Iron, available in stores and online retailers March 2024.
Available now on all digital streaming platforms, 'Rockstar Deluxe' features 39 tracks, 5 bonus tracks previously released as partner exclusives and 4 never-before-heard songs.
As the world begins to burst with new life this spring, keep an eye out for the rainbows that start to appear through the clouds. Let this amazing time of year put a big smile on your face and a song in your heart.
Together you and I can stop the rain and make the sun shine
Paint a pretty rainbow brushed with love across the sky
Together you and I belong like a songbird and a song
And we’ll always be together you and I
Love,
When the temperatures start to rise and wildflowers start to bloom, that can only mean one thing — spring is here! Are you ready to start the spring season off the right way? Then you’ll want to plan a visit to Dolly Parton’s Stampede.
With locations in both Branson, MO and Pigeon Forge, TN, this world-class dinner attraction is the best place to be on your spring break. It provides a full evening of family fun and delicious food. Here are some of our favorite things about visiting Dolly Parton’s Stampede in the spring:
Dolly Parton’s Stampede offers non-stop entertainment all evening long. You won’t find anything quite like their high-spirited adventure anywhere else! Arrive early to experience the Horse Walk, where you’ll meet the four-legged stars before the show. Then, head inside the arena and watch as 32 magnificent horses and a cast of talented trick riders perform impressive stunts. The show also features a breathtaking aerial performance featuring an original Dolly Parton song, stunning musical productions, family-friendly comedy, and spectacular special effects.
If you visit the Branson location, you’ll have the unique opportunity to witness its brand new lumberjack event, Rumble in the Treetops. It features an exciting lumberjack competition with climbing, chopping, sawing, and log rolling set high in the treetops above the arena floor. When you visit in the spring, you’ll be one of the first to see this new addition!
Don’t be late for supper when you visit Dolly Parton’s Stampede this spring! While you watch the action unfold, you’ll be served a mouth-watering four-course feast that resembles the family meals you’ve shared on special occasions back home. The menu includes the Stampede’s original creamy vegetable soup, a hot homemade biscuit, a tender whole rotisserie chicken, hickory smoked pulled pork, buttery corn on the cob, herb-roasted potatoes, and the Stampede’s signature dessert. Unlimited Coca-Cola®, tea, or coffee is offered as well. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request.
There’s no better way to kick off the spring season than by making unforgettable memories with your loved ones at Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Get a photo together inside The Stampede, and purchase a souvenir from the gift shop to serve as reminders of what a great evening you had! You’ll be talking about the fun you had together for years to come!
Are you ready to spring into a high-spirited adventure at Dolly Parton’s Stampede? Visit the Dolly Parton’s Stampede website to get your tickets for the spring season!
'Tis the season of joy, and as the holidays unfold, Dolly is cranking up the holiday spirit with an abundance of sparkle and rockin' resonance that truly make this time of year magical. With falling snowflakes and festive Christmas vibes in the air, she welcomes you to share in the celebration of everything she cherishes about the holiday season.
“Christmas is that wonderful time of the year when hearts are warmer and spirits shine brighter,” Dolly shared. “The festive music and beautiful decorations seem to bring out the childlike wonder in all of us, and we’re reminded to believe in miracles and spread love to everyone around us."
Dolly rocks the globe with the release of her first rock album and 49th solo album, Rockstar, available worldwide on November 17. Releasing as a 4 LP set, a 2 CD set, digital download and on all streaming services, Rockstar includes 9 original tracks and 21 iconic Rock anthems. Sparked by her 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly collaborated with an all-star roster of musicians, resulting in a 30-song collection that truly rocks.
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas (Nov. 4–Jan. 6, 2024) captivates visitors with the rich essence of the holiday season, thanks to its gleaming lights, award-winning stage productions, Christmas culinary masterpieces and warm family customs.
The 15-time winner for Best Theme Park Christmas Event boasts more than 6 million dazzling, shimmering lights throughout the park, but the newest ones will fly high above the park each evening as part of a stunning holiday drone show. This larger-than-life display illuminates the season with hundreds of drones soaring in the air, riveting guests with an awe-inspiring new show.
Dolly Parton welcomed guests on Friday, November 3, to the official grand opening of Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort. The lodge marks the second world-class resort created by Dolly and Dollywood Parks & Resorts, further expanding the premier family destination located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
In May 2024, the Dolly Parton Experience is slated to open with a number of interactive elements to make guests feel as if they are journeying alongside Dolly from her childhood cabin in Locust Ridge to performing on the grandest stages around the world. Housed in multiple buildings, the multi-faceted experience includes exhibits which span her iconic career, a look at the inspiration for her biggest dreams, the importance of her family and even a specially curated exhibit that highlights Dolly’s signature style through the years.
Dolly Parton’s Stampede, in both Pigeon Forge, TN, and Branson, MO, welcomes families to celebrate the spirit of the season with an amazing Christmas spectacular filled with festive horse-riding stunts, stirring holiday music, a beautiful live nativity and a four-course holiday feast.
Set sail on an epic holiday journey at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show! Located in both Pigeon Forge, TN, and Branson, MO, treat the family to a swashbuckling dinner and heave-ho your way into a spectacular show filled with thrills and excitement for everyone!
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library recently celebrated the significant milestone of gifting 200 million books globally! To mark this achievement, seven families across five countries found golden Dolly bookmarks hidden within their Imagination Library books in September, unlocking a special video chat with Dolly and more surprises.
Furthering its mission to inspire a love of reading in children, Dolly’s Imagination Library program continues to expand to new areas, most recently rolling out new statewide programs in Louisiana and Missouri. These expansions provide access to free books, inspiring children to Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Be More!
Dolly released the latest track from her new Rockstar album - a powerful duet of "Wrecking Ball" with her fairy goddaughter, Miley Cyrus. The dynamic pair first performed the track on Miley's New Year’s Eve Party, which aired live on NBC.
Purchase Dolly’s new Rockstar album as a 4 LP set, 2 CD set or digital download, as well as exclusive limited edition Rockstar box sets and merchandise!
The holiday season is a time for kindness in our hearts, the enduring love of our families, the joy of laughter shared with our friends and the warmth of gratitude. Let's continue to embrace this spirit, spreading happiness and cheer to all those we encounter. It's the perfect time to celebrate and revel in the magic that comes this time of year. So, let's fill the air with festive melodies and make lasting memories as we celebrate a joyful holiday season we will cherish for years to come.
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!
Are you ready to celebrate the Christmas season in a way you never have before? Visit Dolly Parton’s Stampede! This world-class dinner attraction brings the spirit of the season to life and transforms its 35,000 square foot arena into a true holiday wonderland. With locations in both Branson, MO and Pigeon Forge, TN, you and your loved ones will have two great holiday vacation destinations to choose from.
When you visit Dolly Parton’s Stampede during the Christmas season, be prepared for an incredible holiday extravaganza! The Stampede arena is decorated with twinkling lights, evergreens, poinsettias, old-fashioned holiday costumes, and familiar holiday music. Our talented cast of performers, including our 32 magnificent horses, takes guests on an exciting holiday adventure that features playful elves, a live nativity, and Santa Claus himself! Our live nativity scene is a crowd favorite and brings the true meaning of Christmas to life. Watch in amazement as three kings ride atop camels on their way to Bethlehem and shepherds guide their flock. It’s a holiday show you won’t soon forget!
No holiday celebration is complete without a delicious meal, and Dolly Parton’s Stampede serves up one of the best! The festive, four-course feast will remind you of all the holiday meals you’ve shared with your loved ones back home. It includes creamy vegetable soup, a hot homemade biscuit, a tender whole rotisserie chicken, hickory smoked barbecued pork loin, buttery corn on the cob, an herb-basted potato, a hot flaky apple turnover, and unlimited Coca-Cola®, tea, or coffee.
There are also vegetarian and gluten-free meals available upon request so that everyone can enjoy the holiday feast.
The holiday season is all about spending quality time with the ones you love. That’s why enjoying Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede is one of the best holiday activities! You and your loved ones will make memories together that will last a lifetime. Before you leave, stop by the gift shop to purchase holiday gifts for loved ones back home, and get a bag of creamy soup mix to recreate your favorite part of the feast for your own Christmas dinner!
Are you ready to enjoy the spirit of the season at Dolly Parton’s Stampede? Visit the Dolly Parton's Stampede website to get your tickets to the Branson or Pigeon Forge Christmas show.
