Dolly Parton

Our favorite Smoky Mountain hometown hero was named one of USA Today’s “Women of the Century”! To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, USA Today made a list of 100 women who’ve made an impact on our lives throughout the past 100 years, and (unsurprisingly) Dolly Parton made the list. Dolly has had such a big impact on our lives and the beautiful Smoky Mountain area, and we’re glad she’s been recognized as one of the most prominent women over the last century! Learn more about her feature in USA Today:

You can have a “Holly Dolly Christmas” this year! You’ll have no trouble getting into the holiday spirit this Christmas season because your favorite country music star debuted a brand new Christmas album. We’ve got all the details on the Dolly Parton Christmas album!

A podcast featuring our Smoky Mountain hometown hero just won a prestigious Peabody Award! These awards recognize excellence in storytelling. The podcast, called “Dolly Parton’s America,” is a 9-episode series about the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. We’ve gathered all the details about this recognition and the Dolly Parton podcast for you.

For 10 weeks straight, everyone had the chance to say "Goodnight with Dolly"! Our Smoky Mountain hometown hero spent time every Thursday night reading bedtime stories for children. The program, called “Goodnight with Dolly,” was a 10-week video series on behalf of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. We have all the details on the series and the episodes for you to rewatch!

Our Smoky Mountain hometown hero has been named Tennessean of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame! The award recognizes an individual or organization that has made significant contributions through sports or other methods. We’ve got all the details on this honor and other Dolly Parton news.

We’re already counting down the days until the holiday season! Not only are we looking forward to the millions of twinkling lights, holiday shows and Christmas celebrations, but Dolly Parton is giving us a brand new Christmas movie to enjoy! We’re keeping you up to date with all the details on the new Dolly Parton Christmas movie coming to Netflix this holiday season.

Dolly Parton starred in a brand new Hallmark movie this holiday season! The title of the movie is “Christmas at Dollywood,” and features the world-class theme park itself! The film just aired on the Hallmark Channel on Dec. 8. If you missed it, read on to find out all the exciting details about this new movie featuring Dolly Parton and Dollywood:

We’ve got some exciting news for Dolly Parton fans! Our Smoky Mountain hometown hero's very own series has hit Netflix! Each of Dolly’s Netflix movies are based on one of her hit songs in an 8-part movie series called Heartstrings. In addition to providing inspiration with her music, Dolly also appears in select episodes of the new anthology show. The first season of Dolly’s series premiered on Nov. 22!

On November 12, an exclusive Dolly Parton TV special aired on ABC! Did you get the chance to watch? This TV event featured Dolly like you’ve never seen before, with the country superstar opening up about everything from the struggles in her past to her success today. If you weren’t able to watch, you’re in luck. We have the trailer from “Dolly Parton: Here She Comes Again!” and some highlights of what she talked about!

Calling all Dolly Parton fans! Our Smoky Mountain hometown hero is the center of a new podcast! Premiering Tuesday, Oct. 15, “Dolly Parton’s America” will be a 9-part series that tackles a range of topics. We’ve got all the details on the new Dolly Parton podcast and more things you can expect from the country music legend in the coming months.

It’s no secret that Dolly Parton has left her mark in the Smoky Mountains. Our hometown hero has brought exciting attractions to the area that all have a little Dolly Parton magic in them. When you visit the Smokies, don’t miss the chance to enjoy the fun that these attractions provide! To help prepare for your trip, check out our guide to 3 of the best Dolly Parton attractions in Pigeon Forge:

Start saving up your money now, Dolly Parton fans! Our Smoky Mountain hometown hero is launching a new lifestyle brand that will provide fans with products they can cherish for many years. We’ve got all the details on Dolly’s new brand and what you can expect out of the country music legend in the coming months.

The 2019 Grammy Awards had a lot in store for our Smoky Mountain hometown hero! Not only was Dolly Parton honored as this year’s MusiCares Person of the Year on Feb. 8, but she was also celebrated in an all-star tribute during the Grammys on Feb. 10. We’ve got all the details on the Dolly Parton tribute and everything the Grammys have done to celebrate the country music superstar.

Our Smoky Mountain hometown hero is the first country-music artist to be named the MusiCares Person of the Year! On February 8, Dolly Parton will be honored at the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute. The event will include performances from popular artists, as well as Parton herself. We’ve got all the details on the MusiCares honor and the tribute itself:

Our Smoky Mountain hometown hero has been nominated for a Golden Globe. “Girl in the Movies” earned Dolly Parton a nomination for the 2019 Golden Globe Awards! The song is part of the soundtrack for the new Netflix movie, “Dumplin’.” We’ve got all the details on the track and the nomination.