On Tuesday, February 24th, the Grand Ole Opry welcomed an all-star lineup to honor Ronnie Milsap on the 50th anniversary of his Opry membership. Milsap was first inducted on February 6, 1976, at just 33 years old — the same year he released his debut album. Over the decades, he has remained a cornerstone of … Read more
Rising country star Ella Langley is celebrating a major milestone year. After earning a No. 1 hit with her breakout single Choosin’ Texas, Langley is now set to receive the prestigious Powerhouse Award at the upcoming Billboard Women in Music ceremony. The honor recognizes artists who are making a strong impact across the music industry, … Read more
Global superstar Dolly Parton is expanding her iconic brand to the open road, announcing plans to launch her first-ever travel center in the small Middle Tennessee town of Cornersville, located about an hour south of Nashville along Interstate 65. The new project, called “Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop,” will transform and fully rebrand the existing Tennessean … Read more
For a songwriter, few moments compare to hearing someone else turn your creation into a worldwide sensation. But when Dolly Parton first heard Whitney Houston’s soaring rendition of I Will Always Love You, the experience was so powerful it nearly caused an accident — forcing her to pull over immediately. The Stunning Moment on the … Read more
Country music legend Dolly Parton has always been unapologetically herself, openly embracing the bold, glamorous style that first earned her attention in her East Tennessee hometown. Inspired by the “town tramp” she saw growing up, Parton faced early pressure from record executives and even family to tone down her look to appeal to a wider … Read more
The story of Dolly Parton’s humble Appalachian childhood is forever stitched into one of her most beloved songs, the 1971 classic “Coat of Many Colors.” What began as a painful childhood memory became a powerful anthem about dignity, poverty, and a mother’s unconditional love — and remains one of the most emotional chapters of Parton’s … Read more
At 79 years old, retirement is still a foreign concept for Dolly Parton. The country music icon, who first stepped onto the Grand Ole Opry stage in 1959, continues to approach her career with the same fearless passion that defined her rise to fame. She has often joked that she hopes to “drop dead in … Read more
Country music icon Miranda Lambert has spent over 20 years carving out one of the most respected careers in the industry. Now, she’s using that hard-earned experience to guide the next generation of artists, including rising star Ella Langley. Lambert recently shared that one of the most rewarding aspects of her long career is the … Read more
NASHVILLE — Just when it seemed Dolly Parton had conquered every stage imaginable — from Appalachian honky-tonks to the world’s largest arenas — the 80-year-old legend has once again raised the bar. This summer, she swaps her rhinestone-studded guitars for full orchestration with Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony, a 90-minute residency at the … Read more
It’s never been confirmed by either artist, but rumors have long suggested that Megan Moroney and Riley Green may have dated at one point. The two country stars have never publicly addressed the speculation, leaving fans to piece together clues on their own. At one time, fans also believed Green was growing close to his … Read more