Originally aired: 12/9/2024

This week, the one and only Dolly Parton graces Dumb Blonde with her presence, and it’s truly a dream come true. The living legend first talks with Bunnie about her humble Appalachian roots, her childhood in the Smoky Mountains, and the profound influence of her close-knit family. She then discusses the pivotal role her Uncle Bill played in nurturing her early musical aspirations and helping her land a breakthrough performance at the iconic Grand Ole Opry. Dolly also opens up about the challenges she faced navigating the Nashville music scene as a young artist, her enduring partnership with husband Carl Dean, and the entrepreneurial empire she’s built, including her successful makeup line, Dolly Beauty, Dolly Wines, and her beloved Imagination Library program.

Dolly Parton: Website | Dolly Beauty | Dolly Wines

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