1308 Articles to Help You Plan & Better Experience the Smoky Mountains

Your Guide to 3 of the Best Dolly Parton Attractions in Pigeon Forge

by Kelly McNeil. Posted on May 21, 2019

21 May

It’s no secret that Dolly Parton has left her mark in the Smoky Mountains. Our hometown hero has brought exciting attractions to the area that all have a little Dolly Parton magic in them. When you visit the Smokies, don’t miss the chance to enjoy the fun that these attractions provide! To help prepare for your trip, check out our guide to 3 of the best Dolly Parton attractions in Pigeon Forge: Continue reading →

Dolly Parton Launching New Lifestyle Brand with Fashion, Jewelry, and More

by Kelly McNeil. Posted on May 14, 2019

14 May

Start saving up your money now, Dolly Parton fans! Our Smoky Mountain hometown hero is launching a new lifestyle brand that will provide fans with products they can cherish for many years. We’ve got all the details on Dolly’s new brand and what you can expect out of the country music legend in the coming months. Continue reading →

Dolly Parton Honored at 2019 Grammy Awards with All-Star Tribute

by Kelly McNeil. Posted on February 11, 2019

11 Feb

The 2019 Grammy Awards had a lot in store for our Smoky Mountain hometown hero! Not only was Dolly Parton honored as this year’s MusiCares Person of the Year on Feb. 8, but she was also celebrated in an all-star tribute during the Grammys on Feb. 10. We’ve got all the details on the Dolly Parton tribute and everything the Grammys have done to celebrate the country music superstar. Continue reading →

Dolly Parton Named MusiCares Person of the Year for 2019

by Kelly McNeil. Posted on January 10, 2019

10 Jan

Our Smoky Mountain hometown hero is the first country-music artist to be named the MusiCares Person of the Year! On February 8, Dolly Parton will be honored at the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute. The event will include performances from popular artists, as well as Parton herself. We’ve got all the details on the MusiCares honor and the tribute itself: Continue reading →

Dolly Parton Earns Golden Globe Nomination for “Girl in the Movies”

by Kelly McNeil. Posted on December 16, 2018

16 Dec

Our Smoky Mountain hometown hero has been nominated for a Golden Globe. “Girl in the Movies” earned Dolly Parton a nomination for the 2019 Golden Globe Awards! The song is part of the soundtrack for the new Netflix movie, “Dumplin’.” We’ve got all the details on the track and the nomination. Continue reading →

Dolly Parton to Release Soundtrack Album for New Movie “Dumplin’”

by Jason Fishman. Posted on October 28, 2018

28 Oct

Our favorite Smoky Mountain singer has lots of fresh music on the way! Dolly Parton will release a new album on November 30, 2018 made up of songs appearing in the upcoming movie Dumplin’. For the Dumplin’ soundtrack, Dolly teamed up with some of the biggest names in music, including Miranda Lambert, Sia, Macy Gray, Alison Krauss, Mavis Staples, Elle King, and Rhonda Vincent. Read on to learn everything we know about the new movie and Dolly’s new music. Continue reading →

Apply to Be an Extra on Dolly Parton’s New TV Show

by Jason Fishman. Posted on August 29, 2018

29 Aug

Dolly Parton is making a TV series, and she needs your help! Set to premiere on Netflix in February of 2019, “Dolly Parton’s Theater” is a brand new anthology series where each episode will be inspired by a different Parton-penned song. The show will start taping a World War II-themed episode in September, and the producers are on the hunt for extras to appear in a number of scenes. Continue reading →

Tennessee Mountain Home: Take a Look Inside Dolly Parton’s Childhood Home

by Kelly McNeil. Posted on July 26, 2018

26 Jul

Long before she was a country music legend, Dolly Parton was growing up in a small, 1-bedroom log cabin in Sevierville, TN. She and her family members didn’t have much, but they didn’t need much other than each other. Dolly’s Smoky Mountain home holds a special place in her heart, so special that she has a replica of the home in Dollywood for visitors to see! Visit My Smokies has all the info on Dolly Parton’s childhood home and how you can take a look inside: Continue reading →

8 Fun Facts About Dolly Parton You Probably Don’t Know

by Kelly McNeil. Posted on July 23, 2018

23 Jul

She’s captured all of our hearts and filled our ears with her amazing country music — but how much do you know about our Smoky Mountain hometown hero? Visit My Smokies has dug deep to find some fun facts about Dolly Parton that only the most dedicated fan would know! Check out these 8 interesting facts about the country music legend that you might not know: Continue reading →

Dolly Parton Earns SECOND Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

by Jason Fishman. Posted on July 5, 2018

05 Jul

Hollywood is doubling down on Dolly Parton! It was recently announced that our Smoky Mountain hometown hero will be getting a second star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the iconic public monument dedicated to achievement in the entertainment industry. Dolly received her first Walk of Fame star way back in 1984. Continue reading →