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After serving families for almost nine decades, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is entering a historic new chapter with a meaningful name change. The beloved nonprofit institution will now be known as Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, honoring the legendary entertainer and philanthropist whose lifelong commitment to children and community care has touched millions. The renaming reflects … Read more

“Choosin’ Texas” singer Ella Langley is choosing fresh ink — and confidently standing by her decision after facing online criticism. Langley brought fans along on her tattoo journey through her Instagram Story on Tuesday (February 17), documenting the process as tattoo artist A.J. Lingerfeldt helped transform an older design on her arm. The original tattoo, … Read more

How “Islands in the Stream” Nearly Disappeared Before Dolly Parton Changed Everything In the history of country music, few songs feel as perfectly destined as Islands in the Stream. The 1983 duet between Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers sounds so natural and balanced that it’s hard to imagine it any other way. Yet the song … Read more

When Dolly Parton turned 80 on January 19, 2026, many expected a moment of reflection — perhaps even a step back from the spotlight. Instead, she did the opposite. No farewell tour. No quiet legacy phase. Just a renewed commitment to the promise she has lived by for decades: keep working, keep creating, keep moving … Read more

In the early 1990s, country music was riding a cultural wave. Line dancing filled dance floors, mullets ruled the fashion scene, and Billy Ray Cyrus had unexpectedly become a global heartthrob thanks to his breakout hit Achy Breaky Heart. While much of Nashville rushed to follow the trend, Dolly Parton chose a different path — … Read more

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