Dolly Does It Again
Last week I attended a media event at Dollywood where Dolly Parton launched the popular theme park's new National Music and Harvest Celebration.
The special event continues through Oct. 29 with daily concerts (free with regular park admission) and other activities recognizing mountain heritage. Performers include Pam Tillis, Richochet and John Anderson as well as Dollywood alumnae Julie Roberts and Jessi Alexander.
It's always a treat to see Dolly in person. She shared the stage with bluegrass great Rhonda Vincent and Vincent's band, The Rage, and the Fairfield Four, an African-American gospel group from Nashville.
At one point, Dolly urged Vincent to sing her version of "Jolene." "I don't know, Dolly," Vincent said. "That's a lot of pressure."
"I've been singin' it for 100 years, so everybody already knows my version of it," Dolly quickly replied.
Dolly then sang backup for Vincent on the song before a capacity crowd in Dollywood's largest theater.
Dolly averages two meet-and-greet events with the media at the park each season.
This time, she talked about her upcoming album (to be released Oct. 11), new things planned for Dollywood in 2006, and a recent 100,000-book donation from her Imagination Library to children affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Dolly also answered several questions from reporters in attendance. Here's a few highlights:
+ On her favorite duet partner: "I've enjoyed all of my duet singing partners. I will say that (Sylvester) Stallone was the worst singer but he had the prettiest body!"
+ On a recent tabloid rumor that she's about to divorce her husband, Carl: "It's not true. We've been together for 42 years, and Lord I'd hate to have to break in a new one."
+ On her Imagination Library, which started in her native Sevier County, Tenn., and has now awarded more than 2 million books to children: "I've become known as the book lady."
+ On her career longevity and success: "I'm really proud of everything I've been able to accomplish. I feel very fortunate, and I thank God every day for what I have."
The special event continues through Oct. 29 with daily concerts (free with regular park admission) and other activities recognizing mountain heritage. Performers include Pam Tillis, Richochet and John Anderson as well as Dollywood alumnae Julie Roberts and Jessi Alexander.
It's always a treat to see Dolly in person. She shared the stage with bluegrass great Rhonda Vincent and Vincent's band, The Rage, and the Fairfield Four, an African-American gospel group from Nashville.
At one point, Dolly urged Vincent to sing her version of "Jolene." "I don't know, Dolly," Vincent said. "That's a lot of pressure."
"I've been singin' it for 100 years, so everybody already knows my version of it," Dolly quickly replied.
Dolly then sang backup for Vincent on the song before a capacity crowd in Dollywood's largest theater.
Dolly averages two meet-and-greet events with the media at the park each season.
This time, she talked about her upcoming album (to be released Oct. 11), new things planned for Dollywood in 2006, and a recent 100,000-book donation from her Imagination Library to children affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Dolly also answered several questions from reporters in attendance. Here's a few highlights:
+ On her favorite duet partner: "I've enjoyed all of my duet singing partners. I will say that (Sylvester) Stallone was the worst singer but he had the prettiest body!"
+ On a recent tabloid rumor that she's about to divorce her husband, Carl: "It's not true. We've been together for 42 years, and Lord I'd hate to have to break in a new one."
+ On her Imagination Library, which started in her native Sevier County, Tenn., and has now awarded more than 2 million books to children: "I've become known as the book lady."
+ On her career longevity and success: "I'm really proud of everything I've been able to accomplish. I feel very fortunate, and I thank God every day for what I have."
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