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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dolly Parton, 79, Makes Emotional Admission About Her Career: 'I've Carried My Pain'
Dolly Parton, 79, is one of the most influential people in country music, and the back story about how she came to be one of the biggest stars of our time has always captured people's hearts. Growing up in a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee with her parents, brothers, and sisters, nobody would've guessed she'd become a true legend and national treasure. Now, with more number one hits than any other female country artist, it's safe to say she's had quite the incredible career. However, Parton's road to fortune and fame wasn't easy. While celebrating the opening of a new exhibit, Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker at the Country Music Hall of Fame, she opened up about the sacrifices she had to make to get where she is today. "I've sacrificed time with family and friends... I gave up vacations for work without end. Twenty-four seven, 365, but I was willing to make that sacrifice. But empty or full, I've carried my pain. But you don't drink the water if you don't dig the well." She continued, "Grindstones and rhinestones have made up my life, and you ask, 'Was it worth the sacrifice?' Well, I reckon it was because I'm here tonight."Fans were so touched by her poetic words, and one person who viewed the clip put it perfectly by saying, "Absolute legend 🔥," and another echoed that sentiment with, "Treasure and icon." This was definitely a serious moment for Parton, and it must be so surreal for her when she looks back on just how far she's come. However, she also has a knack for always lightening the mood. Just a few days ago, she shared this cute snippet on Instagram, which shows off her comedic side. She can sing, write poetry, and crack jokes... is there anything Dolly Parton can't do? 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬
Axios
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Country Music Hall of Fame announces new Dolly Parton exhibit
In 1972, Dolly Parton scribbled the lyrics to a new song called "Jolene" on some pieces of paper. Why it matters: The song went on to become an all-time classic, making those papers a part of music history. Music fans will be able to see them and many other priceless artifacts from Parton's career at a new exhibit coming soon to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. State of play: "Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker" opens on May 20, the museum announced Wednesday. It will revisit turning points in Parton's 60-year career, like her first Grand Ole Opry appearance at 13 years old, her pop crossover and her star turn in the 1980 film "9 to 5." What she's saying: Parton said the exhibit and its name summed up her unrelenting approach to music, professional endeavors and her personal life. "I have always been a seeker in every way," she said in an announcement video. "I'm always trying to find another mountain to climb." Zoom in: Items in the exhibit include Parton's Kennedy Center Honors medallion, a 1930s Gibson guitar she received as a gift from her brother Floyd and the tape recorder she used while writing "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You" and "The Seeker."
