Parton pledged to continue expanding her charitable work. Honors continue to roll in for Dolly Parton. The Tennessee songbird is days away from joining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but last week she was celebrated for her philanthropic work. She accepted the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy on Thursday in New York. Why it matters: As she accepted the…
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Dolly Parton donation strategy: ‘I just give from my heart’
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton laughs at the idea that she is some sort of secret philanthropist. Sure, social media sleuths did piece together this week that the country superstar had been quietly paying for the band uniforms of many Tennessee high schools for years. And yes, it did take decades for her to…
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library fundraiser held in New Lexington
NEW LEXINGTON – A fundraiser for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library was held for Perry County on Saturday, Sept. 24. In the parking lot of sponsor Ludowici Roof Tile, 4757 Tile Plant Rd. in New Lexington, a large tent housed the outdoor fundraiser which featured auctions, food, live entertainment and even a visit from Ohio…
Dolly Parton Invited A Young Fan With Down Syndrome For “Islands in the Stream” Duet
Remember when Dolly Parton invited her 12-year-old fan with Down Syndrome for a heartwarming duet of “Islands in the Stream?” Let’s go back to the time when the Queen of Country Music made one of her superfans feel like a star. In 2015, Dolly Parton granted the wishes of Gage Blackwell – her 12-year-old huge…