Good Housekeeping offers readers an exclusive first taste from Dolly Parton's upcoming holiday release, "A Holly Dolly Christmas." The song, "Mary, Did You Know?" is one of 12 songs on the new album which is due out Oct. 2, 2020. On Instagram, Dolly shared her fondness for the song and why it was important for her to have it on this project. She said,
"I got very emotional recording 'Mary, Did You Know?' It’s the sweetest song about beautiful things being born out of unexpected situations and that’s a message we all need to hear now more than ever."
“A Holly Dolly Christmas” is available now worldwide for digital pre-add/pre-save/pre-order, exclusive pre-order bundles, and physical pre-order.
In November 2001, Good Housekeeping magazine awarded its Seal of Approval to Dolly for her work with her Imagination Library program, marking the first time the distinction was given to a person.
Dolly, in typical good humor, responded that her husband Carl “doesn't know why they gave her the seal since she never does any (housekeeping).”
The Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval dates back to 1905 when the magazine started testing products and accepting advertising from those that “met its approval.” Dolly’s Imagination Library provides communities the opportunity to ensure its pre-school-aged children receive age-appropriate books on a monthly basis to encourage reading.
