The sun is shining, the days are longer, and summer is officially in full swing! As a true lover of all things summer, Dolly embraces the joy, warmth and freedom that this time of year brings.
“Summer is when everything comes alive,” Dolly says. “It’s a time to let loose, have fun and create unforgettable memories.”
This summer, Dolly is not only enjoying the simple pleasures of the season, she’s been busy making headlines with her latest projects and achievements, giving everyone even more reason to celebrate alongside her as she continues to soar to new heights.
Dolly joined forces with some of Rock music’s most legendary artists, along with today’s biggest stars, for her first-ever Rock album, Rockstar. Inspired by her 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly teamed up with an all-star roster of musicians for the 30-song collection, which includes 9 original tracks and 21 iconic rock anthems. Releasing November 17, 2023, Rockstar is now available for pre-order and will also be available as a 4 LP set, 2 CD set, digital download and for streaming on all digital service platforms.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library opens a new chapter this summer as they celebrate a huge milestone in early childhood literacy, surpassing 200 million books gifted globally since 1995, thanks to over 2,800 local affiliates around the world who are dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books each month to children. With the rollout of new statewide programs in California and Montana, they’re expanding access to free books, inspiring children everywhere to Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Be More!
Stampede into summer fun at the world’s most visited dinner attraction, Dolly Parton’s Stampede. With locations in Branson, MO, and Pigeon Forge, TN, get ready for friendly competition, thrilling horse riding stunts, phenomenal musical productions and more — not to mention a delicious four-course feast!
Are you ready to spend your summer on a swashbuckling adventure? Visit Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Myrtle Beach, SC, or Pigeon Forge, TN. Both locations take guests on an epic pirate journey featuring high seas escapades and romance, complemented with a hearty four- course pirate feast.
Experience the ultimate summer adventure at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration (June 17 – Aug. 6). With thrilling rides, captivating shows and the new Big Bear Mountain attraction, this summer will be unforgettable. Enjoy the mesmerizing “Sweet Summer Nights” with dazzling drones and fireworks, interactive water shows, bubble-filled fun, live entertainment and delicious seasonal treats. With extended park hours, guests can make memories until 9:30 p.m. and stay at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa for a complete summer getaway.
Nestled adjacent to Dollywood theme park, there is no better way to spend the hotter, longer days than at Dollywood’s Splash Country. East Tennessee’s friendliest water park is now open for its 23rd season until September 10, with more shade, more food and more opportunities to make a splash all summer long.
Bookings have begun for Dollywood’s newest resort property, the much-anticipated HeartSong Lodge & Resort, where guests can start making reservations for stays this fall. The earliest available stay date is November 3, 2023. Created with the same award-winning service and attention to detail made famous at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, HeartSong Lodge & Resort adds to the welcoming hospitality offerings guests have come to expect when visiting Dollywood Parks & Resorts.
Dolly keeps making waves with her upcoming Rockstar album, releasing on November 17. Witness Dolly’s rock star dominance as “Bygones” (ft. Rob Halford) with special guests Nikki Sixx & John 5 becomes her 2nd consecutive #1 self-penned rock song on the Classic Rock Songs chart, following the smash hit “World On Fire,” as seen in her electrifying performance at the ACM Awards! Plus, don’t miss “Magic Man (Carl Version)” (ft. Ann Wilson) with special guest Howard Leese. Get ready for rock and roll magic!
In a thrilling new collaboration, Dolly joins forces with fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Slash and talented Chris Janson in their latest song, “21 Forever.” The soaring track is now available to stream, from Chris Jansen’s album The Outlaw Side of Me.
As we savor the sun-kissed days and embrace the carefree spirit of summer, let’s celebrate the happy moments, big and small, that make this season so wonderful.
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,
Are you ready to spend your summer on a swashbuckling adventure? Visit Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Myrtle Beach, SC or Pigeon Forge, TN. Both locations take guests on an epic pirate journey featuring high seas escapades and romance, complemented with a hearty pirate feast. Learn more about spending your summer at sea with Pirates Voyage:
When you set sail for summer fun at Pirates Voyage, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable evening of fun, feast, and adventure! Start your visit with the Join the Crew experience, which allows visitors of all ages to be transformed into a swashbuckling pirate or a beautiful mermaid for an additional fee. Once you feel like you’re a part of the show, take your seats in our indoor hideaway lagoon, and get ready for an action-packed show! Captain Blackbeard and his quartermaster, Calico Jack, lead the Crimson and Sapphire crews in a battle on land, on deck, in water, and high above their full-sized pirate ships in Buccaneer Bay! As they battle for the coveted pirate treasure, you’ll witness sword fighting, blazing cannons, and high-flying fun. Beautiful mermaids, daring dogs, tropical birds, and salty sea lions join in on the action as well!
Don’t forget to bring your appetite when you visit Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show this summer! Both locations serve up a delicious four-course feast that will satisfy pirates and landlubbers alike.
The Myrtle Beach location offers Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, Buccaneer Bread, Half O’ Roasted Cackler (Chicken), Swashbucklin’ Sugar-Cured Ham, Cob O’ Buttery Corn, Herb-Basted Potato Wedge, Apple O’ Me Eye Pie, and Unlimited Coca-Cola® tea, or coffee.
The Pigeon Forge location offers a Buccaneer Biscuit, Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, Cracklin’ Pan-Fried Chicken, Swashbucklin’ Sugar-Cured Ham, Cob-O’ Buttery Corn, Pirate Herb-Basted Potato, Walk the Plank Specialty Dessert, and Unlimited Coca-Cola®, tea, or coffee.
Both locations have vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available upon request.
Summer is about spending time with loved ones and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Bring the whole family to Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show this summer for unforgettable memories you’ll be able to share for years to come! Everyone from the kids to the grandparents will enjoy this action-packed dinner attraction. When you’re ready for a summer of fun, feast, and adventure, head to the Pirates Voyage website to get your tickets and plan your visit.
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!
“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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
Who’s ready for a swashbuckling adventure this spring? Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show is an exciting dinner attraction you don’t want to miss. Experience everything from pirates battling for hidden treasure to high-diving mermaids, all while enjoying a pirate feast!
Pirates Voyage has a location in Myrtle Beach, SC and a location in Pigeon Forge, TN. Don’t miss your chance to set sail on this epic pirate adventure this spring! Here’s everything you can expect when you visit Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show:
Your fun at Pirates Voyage begins before the show even starts! Families can “Join the Crew” and be transformed into a swashbuckling pirate or a beautiful mermaid. The makeovers include facial makeup and fun accessories! After you look like you’re a part of the cast, take your seats and prepare for an action-packed show. Captain Blackbeard and his quartermaster, Calico Jack, lead the Crimson and Sapphire crews in a battle on land, on deck, in the water, and high above their full-sized pirate ships. You’ll witness sword fighting, acrobatics, a fire stunt, and more.
While you watch the non-stop action on stage, you’ll get to enjoy a four-course pirate feast that everyone in the family will love. The meal includes Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, Buccaneer Bread, Half O’ Roasted Cackler (Myrtle Beach location only), Cracklin Pan-Fried Chicken (Pigeon Forge location only), Swashbucklin’ Sugar-Cured Ham, Cob O’ Buttery Corn, Pirate Herb-Basted Potato, and a specialty dessert. Pirates Voyage also offers vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.
You won’t want to miss the chance to embark on an action-packed pirate journey with your family this spring. You’re guaranteed to make memories that will last long after the show comes to a close. If you enjoy watching the pirates battle for treasure, be sure to stop by the gift shop after the show to get some pirate treasure of your own!
Are you ready to sail into a spring adventure at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show? Visit the Pirates Voyage website to get your tickets.
Are you ready to have a Christmas to remember? Plan a trip to Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show! The holidays are all about gathering with loved ones and making memories that will last a lifetime, which is exactly what you can do at Pirates Voyage. Pirates Voyage has two locations, one in Myrtle Beach, SC and one in Pigeon Forge, TN. The Pigeon Forge location has its action-packed show filled with pirate spirit and adventure, and the Myrtle Beach location has a special holiday show! While you watch the shows, enjoy a four-course family feast! Here’s everything you need to know about celebrating the Christmas season at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show:
Pirates Voyage in Myrtle Beach puts a swashbuckling spin on the Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” in its festive holiday show! The Mystical Christmas Spirit takes Captain Scrooge on a journey to find the true meaning of Christmas. Along his journey, you’ll get to watch in amazement as a live Nativity and an angel send a special message to all landlubbers and pirates alike. The Christmas show also features an epic holiday battle between the Crimson and Emerald pirates! The crews are competing for the coveted Christmas treasure as they battle on land, on deck, in water, and high above the two full-sized pirate ships in the indoor hideaway lagoon. During the battle, you’ll see giant Christmas toys come to life and perform amazing acrobatics high above the lagoon, and a comical castaway with her lovable sea lion companion. The fun never ends during the Christmas season at Pirates Voyage in Myrtle Beach!
If you’re in Pigeon Forge this Christmas season, don’t miss the chance to spend it with your loved ones at Pirates Voyage! Watch as Captain Blackbeard and his quartermaster, Calico Jack, lead the Crimson and Sapphire crews in a battle on land, on deck, in water and high above the full-sized pirate ships. Not only can you expect to see an exciting pirate battle, but you’ll also see beautiful mermaids, tropical birds, and more! This show is great for all ages, from the children to the grandparents, so bring the whole family along to spend the holidays together at Pirates Voyage!
While you watch the action unfold this Christmas season, you’ll get to enjoy a hearty feast! At the Myrtle Beach location, you can dine on Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, Buccaneer Bread, Half O’ Roasted Cackler (Chicken), Swashbucklin’ Sugar-Cured Ham, Cob O’ Buttery Corn, a Pirate Herb-Basted Potato, Apple O’ Me Eye Pie, and unlimited Coca-Cola products, tea, or coffee. At the Pigeon Forge location, you’ll feast on a Buccaneer Biscuit, Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, Cracklin’ Pan-Fried Chicken, Sugar-Cured Ham, Corn on the Cob, an Herb-Basted Potato, a Walk the Plank Peach Turnover, and unlimited Coca-Cola, tea, or coffee. There are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free meals available upon request.
Make it a Christmas to remember at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show! You can catch the Myrtle Beach holiday show November through December and the exciting Pigeon Forge show all season long. Visit www.piratesvoyage.com for more information and to plan your trip!
