Dolly On The Cover - NASH Country Weekly, First For Women, Live Happy, TV Weekly, Channel Guide

Dolly Parton graces the cover of NASH Country Weekly, First For Women, Live Happy, TV Weekly, Channel Guide Magazines

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 7, 2015) – Dolly Parton is everywhere as momentum builds to the airing of her TV-movie “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors,” this Thursday Dec. 10 at 9/8c on NBC.

As one of the most exhilarating live performers ever, Parton will provide advice on captivating an audience’s attention when she dedicates time to mentor semi-finalists during the Tuesday, Dec. 8 live telecast of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning musical-competition series “The Voice.” Parton will also perform her 1971 autobiographical hit “Coat of Many Colors.”

Parton is also gracing the cover of NASH Country Weekly, First for Women, Live Happy, TV Weekly and Channel Guide magazines on newsstands now.

Her media blitz continues during appearances on NBC’s “Today” and the Hallmark Channel’s “Home & Family.” Parton recently visited the ladies of “The Talk,” where she serenaded the studio audience and chatted about her two-hour movie “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors.”

The film is set in the Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains in 1955. It is neither a biopic nor musical about Parton’s whole life and performing career, but rather a family-oriented faith-based story about the incidents in her and her family’s life around the time she was 9 years old.

DOLLY PARTON ON TELEVISION:

The Voice (NBC) – Dec. 8

Home and Family (Hallmark Channel) – Dec. 7 and Dec. 8

Today (NBC) – Dec. 8 and Dec. 10

“Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” (NBC) – Dec. 10

Dolly Parton Media Contact:

Scott Adkins, scott@websterpr.com, 615-777-6995 x224

Kirt Webster, kirt@websterpr.com, 615-777-6995 x226

NBC Media Contact:

Natalia Desrosiers, Natalia.Desrosiers@nbcuni.com, 818-777-2248

Dolly On The Cover - NASH Country Weekly, First For Women, Live Happy, TV Weekly, Channel Guide

Dolly Parton Talks To ET

Dolly shares her love of family and the Great Smoky Mountains with ET (Entertainment Tonight)

During a recent interview with ET (Entertainment Tonight), Dolly said:

“I think my childhood made me everything I am today. I would trade nothing for being brought up in the Great Smoky Mountains. I’ve never been ashamed of my people no matter how poor or dirty we might have been. I’ve always loved being from where I am, and having the folks that I’ve had.”

Watch the ET interview here

Read the full article on ETOnline

Dolly Parton Talks To ET

Dolly sits down with ladies on The Talk

Dolly Parton stopped by The Talk Thursday to talk with the hosts about her new TV movie, “Dolly Parton’s Coat Of Many Colors”

Carson Meyer As Willadeene Parton - Interview

Carson Meyer, a young actress with an old soul, portrays Robert and Avie Lee Parton’s first-born child, Willadeene, in “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors.”

Carson, like her character, naturally found herself watching after the younger children on set and even shared her favorite hobby with a few, which became a big hit.

DOLLY PARTON"S COAT OF MANY COLORS -- "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" -- Pictured: (l-r) Parker Sack as David Parton, Dylan Michael Rowen as Denver Parton, Blane Crockarell as Bobby Parton, Farrah Mackenzie as Stella Parton, Alyvia Alyn Lind as Dolly, Jennifer Nettles as Avie Lee Parton, Ricky Schroder as Lee Parton, Carson Meyer as Willadeene Parton -- (Photo by: Quantrell Colbert/NBC)

DOLLY PARTON'S COAT OF MANY COLORS -- Season: 2015 -- Pictured: Stella Parton as Mrs. Corla Bass -- (Photo by: Jeff Lipsky/NBC)

DOLLY PARTON'S COAT OF MANY COLORS -- "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" -- Pictured: Mary Lane Haskell as Miss Moody -- (Photo by: Quantrell Colbert/NBC)

DOLLY PARTON"S COAT OF MANY COLORS -- "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" -- Pictured: (l-r) Mary Lane Haskell as Miss Moody, Alyvia Alyn Lind as Dolly Parton -- (Photo by: Quantrell Colbert/NBC)

DOLLY PARTON"S COAT OF MANY COLORS -- "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" -- Pictured: (l-r) Ricky Schroder as Robert Lee Parton, Jennifer Nettles as Avie Lee Parton -- (Photo by: Quantrell Colbert/NBC)

DOLLY PARTON"S COAT OF MANY COLORS -- "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" -- Pictured: Gerald McRaney as Reverend Jake Owens -- (Photo by: Quantrell Colbert/NBC)

DOLLY PARTON"S COAT OF MANY COLORS -- "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" -- Pictured: (l-r) Jennifer Nettles as Avie Lee Parton, Ricky Schroder as Robert Lee Parton -- (Photo by: Quantrell Colbert/NBC)

DOLLY PARTON"S COAT OF MANY COLORS -- "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" -- Pictured: (l-r) Jennifer Nettles as Avie Lee Parton, Parker Sack as David Parton, Dylan Rowen as Denver Parton, Carson Meyer as Willadeene Parton, Alyvia Alyn Lind as Dolly Parton -- (Photo by: Quantrell Colbert/NBC)

DOLLY PARTON"S COAT OF MANY COLORS -- "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" -- Pictured: (l-r) Blane Crockarell as Bobby Parton, Alyvia Alyn Lind as Dolly, Jennifer Nettles as Avie Lee Parton, Farrah Mackenzie as Stella Parton, Dylan Michael Rowen as Denver Parton, Carson Meyer as Willadeene Parton, Parker Sack as David Parton -- (Photo by: Quantrell Colbert/NBC)

DOLLY PARTON"S COAT OF MANY COLORS -- "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" -- Pictured: (l-r) Front Row, Carson Meyer as Willadeene Parton, Farrah Mackenzie as Stella Parton, Alyvia Alyn Lind as Dolly, Dylan Michael Rowen as Denver Parton, Parker Sack as David Parton, Blane Crockarell as Bobby Parton, Back Row, Ricky Schroder as Lee Parton, Jennifer Nettles as Avie Lee Parton -- (Photo by: Quantrell Colbert/NBC)

DOLLY PARTON"S COAT OF MANY COLORS -- "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" -- Pictured: (l-r) Jennifer Nettles as Avie Lee Parton, Parker Sack as David Parton, Dylan Rowen as Denver Parton, Carson Meyer as Willadeene Parton, Alyvia Alyn Lind as Dolly Parton -- (Photo by: Quantrell Colbert/NBC)

Q. As you started to develop your character, what things about Willadeene stood out or perhaps surprised you?

A. I bought all of her books, her cookbook and “Smoky Mountain Memories.” I did a lot of reading about her. I loved that she kept the letters from her sisters and kind of held all those memories so dear to her. And then Stella [Parton] being on set told me great stories about her sister. One of my favorite’s is that Willadeene would put perfume on the girls before she would go out which would always make them happy.

Q. The Parton family is known for their tight-knit bonds. While filming, did the cast develop similar family-like relationships?

A. Oh yeah, absolutely. I think working with all the kids it’s hard not to feel like a family. We were all staying at one hotel, so we would all go to the pool after. I taught the girls how to knit, which was really fun, and crochet because I’m a big crocheter myself. It reminded me of being at summer camp. I loved everybody on set. It was a really, really special group.

Q. Considering everything you have done in your career, where does this role rank in your list of achievements?

A. It’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me! I’ve always been a huge Dolly fan my whole life. I’ve read all of her books, her movies, her songs. I just think she’s a really, really special person and somebody that’s worthy of all the success and fame that she’s achieved. So for me to be able to work with Dolly is a dream come true.

Q. The song “Coat of Many Colors” first debuted in 1971, yet it still has a powerful message for people today. Why do you think people relate so well to this story?

A. This idea that you can’t buy love and that nothing else really matters. It’s all just family…the importance of family and community and faith and all the things that have nothing to do with material objects.

Q. Other than “Coat of Many Colors” do you have a favorite Dolly song?

A. Yes, “Heartbreak Express” has always been my favorite. I used to listen to it on constant replay in the car on my way to school when I was in high school. It’s gotten me through so many heartaches and heartbreaks.

Q. What was your favorite moment of making the film or your favorite takeaway?

A. I don’t know if I can pin it down to one moment. I had a hard time sleeping, because I was so excited for the next day of work. I loved every moment of it.

See more cast interviews and tune in Thursday, December 10 at 9/8c on NBC to watch Carson Meyer as Willadeene Parton in “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors.”

Carson Meyer As Willadeene Parton - Interview

"Dolly Parton's Coat Of Many Colors" - Behind The Scenes

The cast of “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” share personal stories about the making of the film, their favorite Dolly songs and more!

This December, Dolly Parton’s childhood memory that inspired a country music hit and later became a children’s book, will premiere as the NBC movie, “Dolly Parton’s Coat Of Many Colors.” The stars of Dolly’s new movie shared stories of how they bonded, much like the real Parton family, over movie nights, pool parties and field trips. To hear them talk about the experience, one might wonder how they managed to get the movie made. However, they did, and their excitement about the finished product is contagious.

Step behind the scenes as Ricky shares a touching note from Dolly, Farrah reveals her favorite Dolly song and see why playing “Little Dolly” is a career highlight for Alyvia Alyn.

Discover more about Dolly’s new movie from the stars themselves. See full interviews and MORE!

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Ricky Schroder

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Carson Meyer

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Stella Parton

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Farrah Mackenzie

Tune in December 10, at 9 p.m. EST to watch “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” airing on NBC.

"Dolly Parton's Coat Of Many Colors" - Behind The Scenes

Pirates Voyage Christmas

Captain Scrooge returns for Pirates Voyage Christmas where he journeys through time and space to find the true meaning of Christmas.

Guests are in for a treat when they visit Pirates Voyage this holiday season. The swashbuckling fun of Pirates Voyage Christmas begins Nov. 5 and lasts until Jan. 2. Guests can join in the fun as the Crimson and Emerald pirate crews present a unique take on the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol!”

This familiar tale comes to life at Buccaneer Bay amidst our full-sized pirate ships in a 15-foot deep indoor hideaway lagoon! Three Christmas spirits visit Captain Scrooge–one from his past, one from his present and another from his future. Throughout his journey, he sees the error of his ways and embraces the true spirit of Christmas.

Guests cheer on their favorite pirate crew as they compete for the Christmas treasure. The finale is a true Christmas celebration, with treasure chests and trees coming out of the water and ornaments descending from the sky.

Of course, no Christmas celebration would be complete without a feast! At Pirates Voyage, our famous four-course holiday feast includes our Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, Buccaneer Bread, Half O’ Roasted Cackler (Chicken), Captain’s BBQ Pork, Cob O’ Buttery Corn, Pirate Herb-Basted Potato, Apple O’ Me Eye Pie and unlimited Pepsi®, tea or coffee.

Visit Pirates Voyage online to check dates and showtimes for Pirates Voyage Christmas!

Pirates Voyage Christmas

Dolly's Tin Can And Tobacco Stick Microphone

Dolly takes center stage with her microphone made from an old tin can and a tobacco stick wedged between the boards of her Front Porch.

If you had gone from cabin to cabin across the mountains of Appalachia in the 1940s and 50s, you would have observed a wide variety of activities. You might have caught a glimpse of a young boy watching his grandfather whittle a slingshot handle from a piece of white oak. On down the dirt road, you may have seen a mother lovingly teaching her children how to churn butter. Up the mountain on Locust Ridge, however, something extra special was happening at the Parton’s Tennessee Mountain Home…

Dolly's Tin Can And Tobacco Stick Microphone

Jewel Chats About Dolly Parton, Imagination Library & More

Singer/songwriter and Dolly Parton fan, Jewel talks about her new song,

“My Father’s Daughter,” the Imagination Library and more

Jewel’s latest project, “Picking Up the Pieces,” is her 12th album. This self-produced recording is a collection of what the artist calls a throwback to her first album, “Pieces of You.” She says she abandoned all she had learned from the music business over the past two decades in order to achieve her goals with this album. In doing so, she called on Dolly Parton to join her on the album’s first single, “My Father’s Daughter.”

Jewel was kind enough to talk about why she chose Dolly for the song. Much like Dolly’s “Coat of Many Colors,” this song is an autobiographical telling of Jewel’s family and childhood. She says her unique lifestyle, growing up on a remote Alaskan homestead, is part of why she looked up to Dolly, both musically and as a role model. She said,

“I loved that Dolly always was very unapologetic about who and what she is. She was just very proud of who she was and where she came from, and that gave me a lot of courage as a young woman to say and speak my mind and to be exactly who I was and to be authentic.”

Jewel Chats About Dolly Parton, Imagination Library & More

A Message From Dolly Parton

“It is true that I had kidney stones. I had them removed three weeks ago and I am doing just fine! I am back to work and last week I was at Dollywood filming parts for my new movie “Coat of Many Colors,” which premieres December 10th on NBC. With the 30th Anniversary of Dollywood, I did a full week of activities promoting my new DreamMore Resort’s opening. There is absolutely no truth at all that I have stomach cancer. I love and appreciate everyone’s concern.” – Dolly Parton

A Message From Dolly Parton

Sold-Out Kenny Rogers Concert Raises $60,000 for Dolly’s Imagination Library

Days after announcing his retirement on the TODAY show, Kenny Rogers raises $60,000 for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library as the final artist in Dollywood’s Showcase of Stars benefit concert series.

Dolly’s long time friend and duet partner Kenny Rogers returned to Dollywood to help raise money and awareness for her Imagination Library, a book gifting program for kids from birth to age five. Just days after announcing his retirement on the TODAY show, Kenny sang to a sold-out crowd, giving everyone a night to remember at Dollywood’s D.P. Celebrity Theatre. Fans from around the world made their way to Pigeon Forge, TN, for a chance to see “The Gambler” performing songs from his treasure chest of mega hits in an intimate setting.

During a special meet and greet before the concert, we asked Kenny what about Dolly and her Imagination Library made him want to come be a part of the benefit concert series. He said,

“You know she’s an amazing person. She can take something and really grow it into something fantastic. She said they’ve shipped 70 million books! I think it’s a great idea. I’m glad to be a part of this and I hope it helps!”

Sold-Out Kenny Rogers Concert Raises $60,000 for Dolly’s Imagination Library

Kenny Rogers in concert at Dollywood

Kenny Rogers plans his return to Dollywood and recalls his favorite Dolly memories

Kenny Rogers - DollyParton.com

In the midst of a fierce thunder and lightning storm in South Dakota, Kenny Rogers sat down to talk about his upcoming performance at Dollywood. The concert will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. He also talked about his relationship with Dolly throughout the years.

Kenny will perform one show on Sept. 27, 2015, as part of the Showcase of Stars concert series at Dollywood. His personal connection to the park goes back to the beginning. He said,

“I remember the opening when Dolly and I were there and I think she was a little hesitant as to whether or not the park was going to work or not and sure enough it did. And 25 years later I was there and I have to tell you that I have two boys 11-years-old and they much prefer Dollywood over Disney World. They said the people were so much nicer and I think the food’s better there too.”

read full story here - Kenny Rogers Talks Dollywood, Dolly And More

The Band Perry Concert Raises $75k+ For Imagination Library

The Band Perry came home to East Tennessee for Dollywood’s Showcase of Stars and raised over $75,000 for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Dollywood’s D.P. Celebrity Theatre packed in an enthusiastic crowd of fans eager to hear The Band Perry perform their hits on home turf. With an intimate, acoustic setting, the vocally gifted siblings did not disappoint. Performing hit after hit, from “If I Die Young” to “Better Dig Two,” their harmonic voices were the perfect blend of what Dolly calls “blood harmony.” Kimberly even surprised the audience with her rendition of Dolly’s mega-hit song, “I’ll Always Love You,” and as you can imagine, the crowd went wild.

Although Kimberly, Reid and Neil were all happy to be back home in East Tennessee playing for fans at Dollywood, they were also there to show their love and support of Dolly’s book gifting program for children, the Imagination Library. When asked what it was about the program that made them want to get involved, Kimberly said, 

“We are big believers in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. With Imagination Library specifically, the three of us grew up loving, loving to read. It was one of the greatest loves that we remember and some of the earliest memories that we remember.”

Check out The Band Perry’s website for show dates and times.



read full article here - The Band Perry Concert Raises $75k+ For Imagination Library

'Puppy Love' - Dolly Parton's First Single

‘Puppy Love’ becomes Dolly’s first single at age 13

‘Puppy Love,’ written by Dolly at age 11, along with her Uncle Bill Owens, was released by Goldband Records in 1959. The lyrics showcase Dolly’s ability, even at a young age, to write relatable songs. In this upbeat song, she sings about the hot and cold emotions of young love. “Girl Left Alone” written by Dolly, her Aunt Dorothy Jo Owens and Uncle Bill Owens appeared on side B.

Dolly and her grandmother, Rena Owens took a 30-hour bus trip to the recording studio in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Remembering the fateful journey, Dolly said,

“I don’t think I’ll ever forget the way the inside of that bus smelled. It was a combination of diesel fuel, Naugahyde, and people who were going places.”

read full story - 'Puppy Love' - Dolly Parton's First Single

Dollywood Wins Three Golden Ticket Awards

Dolly Parton holds Dollywood’s previous Golden Ticket Award Wins

Dolly Parton’s theme park continues to rack up accolades from Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards. This year Dollywood earned three “best of” awards and placed in the top-five in seven additional categories. Dolly said,

“Every time they announce the Golden Tickets results, I am so proud to hear how much folks love and respect Dollywood. This is our 30th anniversary season, and if you would have told me all those years ago that we would win all these awards, I’m not sure even I could have dreamed it! I truly am thankful for all of the guests who have continued to support us and for all the new folks who visit us each year! I also am grateful for the dedicated team at my Dollywood Company for providing our guests a memorable experience when they come see us.”

The Golden Ticket Awards are the most sought-after awards in the business of amusements and attractions. Pete Owens, Public Relations Director for the Dollywood Company, said,

“As a park, it is always gratifying to be honored by your peers and experts. We are particularly proud of the designation as friendliest park. That goes to what Dollywood is also about and why we encourage our guests to love every moment with their families.”

read fully story: Dollywood Wins Three Golden Ticket Awards

"Coat Of Many Colors"

Dolly Parton releases eighth solo album, “Coat of Many Colors”

In October 1971, Dolly Parton released her eighth solo album, “Coat of Many Colors.” The song, “My Blue Tears,” was released as the album’s first single in the summer of 1971 and was followed by the release of the album and title track in fall of the same year.

Dolly wrote the title song about her mother, Avie Lee,  who sewed the now famous coat from fabric scraps, weaving love in every stitch along with a reassurance that Dolly and her siblings were rich despite their lack of money. She pinned the words on the back of a dry cleaning receipt while touring with her duet partner, Porter Wagoner.

The album rose to No. 7 on the U.S. Country Albums Chart. The title track climbed to No. 4 on the U.S. Country Chart.

"Coat of Many Colors" full article

Carl Dean

Dolly marries Nashville native, Carl Dean

On Memorial Day 1966, Dolly married Carl Dean in Ringgold, GA. The only people to attend the small service were Dolly’s mother, the preacher and his wife.

The couple had met two years earlier in Nashville. Dolly recalls the first time they talked outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat. She was 18 and he was 21. She said,

“I was surprised and delighted that while he talked to me, he looked at my face (a rare thing for me). He seemed to be genuinely interested in finding out who I was and what I was about.”

Carl prefers to stay in the background and is rarely seen with Dolly.

Carl Dean

'Coat of Many Colors' First Look on Yahoo!

Yahoo! gives fans their First Look at “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors”

Yahoo! features the cast of “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors.” It offers fans a sneak peek at the cast on the set.

The hand-made coat was the subject of the title track of Dolly’s eighth solo album released in 1971. The album cover shows a young Dolly Parton in her multi-colored coat.

“Coat Of Many Colors” – Dolly Parton

Jennifer Nettles and Ricky Schroder play dolly’s parents, Avie Lee and Lee Parton. The cast was announced in early August and includes Gerald McRaney as Dolly’s Grandpa Jake Owens.

The film is set in 1955 in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee where Dolly grew up on her family’s farm. It depicts the events of Dolly’s life and that of her family during that time.

NBC and Dolly announced their plans to release a series of films based on her music and life in May 2015. “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” set to air on NBC on Dec. 10, 2015, at 9 PM.

Meet the family (cast) on Yahoo!

'Coat of Many Colors' First Look on Yahoo!

'Hello, I'm Dolly'

Dolly releases first full-length solo album, ‘Hello, I’m Dolly’

Dolly’s first full-length solo album was released on Feb. 13, 1967, by Monument Records. Though she had already been featured on the 1963 Kitty Wells/Patsy Cline tribute album, ‘Hello, I’m Dolly’ was the first studio-recorded solo album that Dolly could call her own.

Two hits from the album, including ‘Dumb Blonde’ and ‘Something Fishy,’ reached No. 24 and 17, respectively, on the U.S. country singles charts, while the album itself peaked at No. 11. Both feats were quite significant at the time, considering Dolly was largely an unknown female artist.

The album, which caught the attention of Porter Wagoner, is credited with bringing Dolly more mainstream popularity when Porter invited her to join his popular weekly television show ‘The Porter Wagoner Show‘ in late 1967. She was later signed to Porter Wagoner’s organization and became his labelmate at RCA Victor.

Dolly and her Uncle Bill Owens, who was instrumental in getting her career off the ground, wrote ‘Put It Off Until Tomorrow,’ a chart-topping hit in 1966 for country artist Bill Phillips who featured Dolly as the background vocalist on his recording.

'Hello, I'm Dolly'

The Band Perry Added to Dollywood’s Showcase of Stars

Joining the list of artists appearing at Dollywood’s Showcase of Stars is Tennessee’s own, The Band Perry

Dollywood hosts The Band Perry in concert as part of the Showcase of Stars concert series benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. One of the most dynamic acts in music today, the sibling trio proved to be a powerful new force when they delivered their platinum self-titled debut: “The Band Perry,” which offered up five hit singles, including the quintuple-platinum chart-topper “If I Die Young.”

In recent years, the band has earned multiple awards from The Academy of Country Music, The Country Music Association, CMT Music Awards and The American Country Awards including a 2014 ACM award for Vocal Group of the Year. This is the first time the group from nearby Greeneville, Tennessee has performed at Dollywood.

The Band Perry will appear on Saturday, Sept. 19. Tickets are currently available to Dollywood season passholders only.

"Jolene" Next NBC Television Movie

Image by Curtis Hilbun

Dolly and NBC announced “Jolene” will be the next television movie in their series about Dolly’s life and songs

The news was shared at the NBCUniversal Television Critics Association Summer Tour held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Dolly and members of the cast of “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” were on hand discussing the first film of the series, set to air during upcoming 2015 holiday season.

The song, “Jolene” was first released in 1973 as the first single to the 1974 album of the same name. It became her second No. 1 country single and went on to become one of her signature hits.

In live shows, Dolly oftenly tells fans she wrote the song after her husband started spending a lot of time at the bank talking to a red haired teller with green eyes. Dolly says with a laugh,

“I knew my husband was spending more time at the bank than we had money.”