Dolly Parton has been famous for years, which has given her access to practically everything she could have ever wanted. She said that she gained the most precious thing in her life before stardom, though. Parton said that she considered her relationship with her husband sacred and that he was incredibly important to her.
Dolly Parton said her husband was incredibly valuable to her
Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been married since 1966. In their decades together, Dean has rarely been seen by the public, even as Parton grew increasingly visible. Parton said this dynamic worked well for them.
“He’s a real mystery person to the public. That’s good, though,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I mean, that’s fine with us, and fine with him. He loves me good, and my career bein’ separate from my marriage is perfectly natural for us.
Dolly Parton said her husband was incredibly valuable to her
Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been married since 1966. In their decades together, Dean has rarely been seen by the public, even as Parton grew increasingly visible. Parton said this dynamic worked well for them.
“He’s a real mystery person to the public. That’s good, though,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I mean, that’s fine with us, and fine with him. He loves me good, and my career bein’ separate from my marriage is perfectly natural for us.
- 4/26/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1976, Dolly Parton spread her wings in the entertainment industry and began to host a television show. While it wasn’t always a perfect experience — she didn’t always feel that producers’ visions aligned with hers — she was incredibly proud of one episode. She worked so well with her guests that she went on to record an album with them.
Dolly Parton was very proud of an episode of her television show
Parton hosted the variety show Dolly in 1976 and 1977. Two of her early guests were Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. She felt nothing but pride for the way they gelled on the episode.
Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris | Paul Harris/Getty Images
“I did manage to do one show, however, that I will always be proud of. It is probably the best half-hour of television I ever did,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business.
Dolly Parton was very proud of an episode of her television show
Parton hosted the variety show Dolly in 1976 and 1977. Two of her early guests were Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. She felt nothing but pride for the way they gelled on the episode.
Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris | Paul Harris/Getty Images
“I did manage to do one show, however, that I will always be proud of. It is probably the best half-hour of television I ever did,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business.
- 4/19/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While Dolly Parton is primarily a musician, she has acted in her fair share of movies. After her debut film role in Nine to Five, Parton established herself as an actor, picking up critical acclaim and even several awards nominations. Parton enjoyed acting, but some films were more enjoyable than others. She revealed one movie that was a particular joy to make.
Dolly Parton loved working on one movie
Parton starred in a handful of movies and said that her experience varied from set to set. One movie she particularly enjoyed making was not all that popular with critics, but that mattered little to her.
“One movie that was an absolute joy to make was Straight Talk,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I am as proud of it as of anything I have ever done.”
She contributed to the film’s soundtrack, a major high point for her,...
Dolly Parton loved working on one movie
Parton starred in a handful of movies and said that her experience varied from set to set. One movie she particularly enjoyed making was not all that popular with critics, but that mattered little to her.
“One movie that was an absolute joy to make was Straight Talk,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I am as proud of it as of anything I have ever done.”
She contributed to the film’s soundtrack, a major high point for her,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton is famous for saying: “We didn’t have any money, but we were rich in things that money don’t buy. You know, like love and kindness.” She wore her coat of many colors with pride, after all. But even Parton was sometimes embarrassed about her family’s financial situation. One day at school, she told a lie that made it seem like her family had more money than they did. Her brother, who was in the same class as her, didn’t rat her out. But he did beat her up on the way home and tattle to their parents.
Dolly Parton | by Beth Gwinn/Redferns Dolly Parton’s ‘mean’ brother Denver
With 11 siblings, there was bound to be one or two in the bunch Parton didn’t get along with. Denver was definitely that sibling for the “Jolene” singer.
“My brother Denver was mean,” Parton wrote in her first memoir,...
Dolly Parton | by Beth Gwinn/Redferns Dolly Parton’s ‘mean’ brother Denver
With 11 siblings, there was bound to be one or two in the bunch Parton didn’t get along with. Denver was definitely that sibling for the “Jolene” singer.
“My brother Denver was mean,” Parton wrote in her first memoir,...
- 6/4/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton often shared her support for working-class women — and prominent artists in the country music scene. She even released “Just Because I’m a Woman,” even if it was different from songs by other female songwriters at the time.
Were Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton friends? Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton performing together, circa 1980 | Beth Gwinn/Redferns
They’re some of the biggest names in country music — it made sense that Parton was friends with artists like Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn.
“Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, and myself were all in it about the same time,” Parton said in a 2007 London Sun interview (via Dolly On-Line). “They got a little bit of a head start on me, certainly Loretta, but we were all three good friends and actually ended up doing an album together.”
That was the 1993 release Honky Tonk Angels. After Lynn’s death in 2022, Parton posted a tribute,...
Were Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton friends? Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton performing together, circa 1980 | Beth Gwinn/Redferns
They’re some of the biggest names in country music — it made sense that Parton was friends with artists like Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn.
“Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, and myself were all in it about the same time,” Parton said in a 2007 London Sun interview (via Dolly On-Line). “They got a little bit of a head start on me, certainly Loretta, but we were all three good friends and actually ended up doing an album together.”
That was the 1993 release Honky Tonk Angels. After Lynn’s death in 2022, Parton posted a tribute,...
- 3/4/2023
- by Julia Dzurillay
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Shania Twain is back and better than ever. She has a new album titled Queen of Me, and she’s gearing up for her “Queen of Me” tour. Twain says she feels “liberated” at this stage of her life. Find out what Twain had to say about her “evolution.”
Shania Twain says she feels ‘liberated’ Shania Twain | Beth Gwinn/Redferns
Hoda Kotb asked Twain how she’s feeling at this point in her life. The country singer declares she’s having the time of her life.
“I’m feeling quite liberated in so many ways,” says Twain on the Making Space podcast. “I’m feeling positive and optimistic, but still at the same time unapologetic. I don’t feel like I need to explain myself as much as probably ever in my life. But I feel very responsible, still. The Queen of Me title for the album couldn’t be...
Shania Twain says she feels ‘liberated’ Shania Twain | Beth Gwinn/Redferns
Hoda Kotb asked Twain how she’s feeling at this point in her life. The country singer declares she’s having the time of her life.
“I’m feeling quite liberated in so many ways,” says Twain on the Making Space podcast. “I’m feeling positive and optimistic, but still at the same time unapologetic. I don’t feel like I need to explain myself as much as probably ever in my life. But I feel very responsible, still. The Queen of Me title for the album couldn’t be...
- 1/31/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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