Dolly Parton on her birthday, new cake partnership and staying busy seven decades into her career

Music icon Dolly Parton joins "CBS Mornings" to unveil her new line of cakes with Duncan Hines. She also shares how she celebrated her recent birthday and her views on working as she ages, and discusses her new novel and album.
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[@joannsmith3589]

I am a work horse dressed up as a show horse... lol... so many gems in this conversation

[@Native-Kitty]

Dolly can do no wrong! She’s my aunt in my head. I can listen to her talk for hours.

[@smc130]

I know. So could I!

[@zzizahacallar]

I love her!

[@Imeraldgyrl]

Dolly is an optimist. She’s simply wonderful.

[@dreamitable]

Dolly is a Doll !!! She is so adorable and sweet. With all of her color choice in her kitchen and those sweet pans on her wall, she is an inspiration !!! For us all. That's why we like her. She is not snooty at all. America's Sweetheart for sure. Love you, Dolly.

[@dreamitable]

My brother-in-law and his son my nephew got their picture with Dolly. My nephew just recently and he was thrilled !!! His dad got a hug and a picture.

[@0312Productions]

I love this!! Can we talk about how absolutely AMAZING she looks…76 years old…wouldn’t ever believe it by the energy she has and how she looks!

[@dreamitable]

It's like it's all in her mind. And she makes it happen. I'm 74 and don't look like that! We all say, "You Go Girl !!!"

[@justmissjamey]

@@dreamitable actually its plastic surgery lol

[@chrismcpherson1204]

Because she is a antiquated BOTOX QUEEN 🙄

[@grovermartin6874]

@@chrismcpherson1204 She has often talked about how she views her looks to be part of her contribition. As in "It costs a lot of money to look this cheap," if I'm remembering that right. Always sincerely self deprecating.

[@tlynn7043]

@@justmissjamey plastic surgery can’t make you shine and Dolly SHINES. hater

[@bigrich1123]

Give her the flowers that she deserve while she still alive she is a great icon.

[@tozomona]

Dolly is so humble and so kind. A great role model. Much respect to a hardworking, brilliant woman and artist. xoxo

[@JesusLover3412]

I absolutely LOVE Dolly Parton! What a VERY pleasant spirit she has!

[@kf31paris]

"No matter how far I stretch it " 😂😂😂

[@worldcitizeng6507]

I am feeling 35 all the time even though I'm not anymore . It was when I felt confident, don't worry about people though about me and my decision. No kids, just enjoying traveling around the world...I'm not talking about Paris Disney

[@judithparsons1920]

Dolly handles time with grace. I love that she embraces 35 years of age. Out of debt is HUGE!! Amazing that she was on the road and recording until she was 35. (Standing ovation)))) well done Dolly!

[@mattgross5669]

GAYLE IS 67? SHE LOOKS AMAZING!

[@manbtm1]

She is an absolute doll! One of my favorite moments several years ago was when she was performing on stage on the morning show in New York City, a bunch of female impersonators dressed up as her we’re all sitting in the front row, then the today show MC asked her what she thought about them all sitting there in the front row as she performed, she said to him, “they’re wonderful, we always have to remember there’s room for everybody in this world!” , What a gal, it’s too bad more can’t be the way she is,

[@joycestepancevich6591]

Dolly is the gift that keeps on giving!! Luv her much!!

[@jacobbenitez9083]

“I’m not all that and sometimes I’m not all there” the fact that Dolly genuinely has this humility this far into her career and all that she’s accomplished is why we hold her at such high regard. Love her

[@DairwoodBarton27]

Dolly Parton is the light and we all regard her in that way!

[@hillarylayne8028]

❤️❤️We all love Dolly in our family but my son holds her up in a special light. When he was almost 2, he started getting books from her library club every month until he turned 5. He’s an avid reader and is reading upper elementary books in 1st grade. He always believed Dolly was personally sending him the books. Now he understands it’s Dolly’s organization but he will not give his books from Dolly away, even though he’s far past their level. They have sentimental value and I’m glad he cherishes them❤️ Dolly is one special lady!❤️❤️❤️

[@TdT2211]

💗💗💗

[@MTknitter22]

thank u Hillary for that special story!! 💕💕💕

[@Haileyandkyla100]

So humble. She is a living Legend.

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Kyla nice meeting you here

[@frankmachotka3488]

I can't get enough of Dolly Parton. Now I can't get enough of a cake. Dolly Parton I love you so much. Dolly Parton. 🎂🎂⭐⭐⭐⭐💕💋💖

[@lesbianfemforyou]

Dolly is so Darlin too...LOVE her...

[@mrqs1549]

Dolly is so precious!

[@mysilverscreendiary]

She's literally like one of my favorite Aunt's! I've always loved Dolly🦋

[@jamesbeshears6717]

Never thought I'd still be talking about Dolly all this time since I first saw her as Norma Jean's replacement on the Porter Wagoner show back in the day Looking forward to trying those cake mixes ✌🕉☃️

[@TheNoonie50]

In the picture of her cutting the cake, she looks just like an older Carrie Underwood. Love you Dolly!

[@tigergreg8]

This was a well done interview. She let Dolly speak, and didn't interrupt her, though, with this type interview, you have time limits and questions to ask, but she did an excellent job achieving all those things. Who doesn't love Dolly Pardon, you can tell she's just genuinely loving and caring. This was fun to watch, thank you.

[@gigimoore3738]

She's an earthly angel! 😇

[@alexandraalberti5029]

I do think of her as a favorite Aunt.

[@daveask2557]

I wish you a Happy birthday dolly

[@user-ms3jz7ub7n]

Dolly is a doll! Generous, talented, lovely and an icon!

[@pamelashryock5917]

Dolly 76 God Bless her!!

[@juliefisher5377]

Love Dolly ❤❤

[@dennismorris7573]

Happy Birthday, Dolly - you´re the best!

[@smc130]

Love Dolly! I’ll be 73 tomorrow!!

[@stargazer5073]

Love Dolly, such a kind person 💕

[@roxanneshannon4582]

I love Dolly! She is the greatest!

[@billhilton3265]

Dolly is adorable and sweet and funny and of course beautiful, love her apron, that kitchen , and the cakes!!

[@robingastonia9192]

Dolly is amazing. She is so special. She does so many things and we get to enjoy the special things she does. She is just so down to earth, what a special lady. I love her so much, amazing lady, that never forgot where she came from.

[@mamasram]

I love her she is real down to earth sweet lady thank you for sharing your journey

[@fflubadubb]

I always say "If it's good enough for Dolly, it's good enough for me " !

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Carol nice meeting

[@justiceharrison5142]

You here

[@Haileyandkyla100]

She is Happiness. Happiness looks well and never ages.

[@cherryedwards3]

Dolly is like a big aunt because we’ve all grew up with her kinda like Cher is

[@Theloversconjure]

I just absolutely love Dolly. What an icon and inspiration. May she continue to be blessed beyond measure. 💜💜💜

[@sherryprather4341]

Dolly, is such an inspiration to others. Happy Birthday Dolly!

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Sherry nice meeting you here

[@The_Naughty_Kitten]

🤘🏻🥰 God Bless Dolly Parton, I can’t wait to bake one of her cakes! ✝🙏🏻✨♥💚

[@b.visconti1765]

Loved hearing about your diet and that your sticking to it! ps..wished I looked like you at 67..you go girls!😷😘🎈

[@zzizahacallar]

Wow Gayle 67 looks late 40's

[@whoknows6918]

Dolly sister Stella is also a cook look her up she’s so adorable

[@zzizahacallar]

Stella is adorable

[@ADDAuntDawnDisorder]

LOVE LOVE LOVE & ADORE DOLLY PARTON!!!💖👩🏼

[@justmissjamey]

Dolly is amazing

[@sunshine09944]

We love Dolly

[@whatsup5446]

Miss Parton had me with that coconut cake mix… there goes my sugar diet for 2022.

[@lucianachamochumbi2081]

Such a great artist 💜!!

[@cynthiaelesevandyke-melcho1864]

Happy Birthday 🎉💜🙏😇🙌😊🌹

[@christinaadams1235]

I'm so so proud of her... she is from where I am from ...

[@marleyex2695]

I love her. 🤗

[@emmab4155]

❤️Dolly & this interview! The wisdom she shared & looking forward to her upcoming projects. Go Dolly!👏🏽

[@kbstrong429]

DOLLY!!!!!🥰💛🦋

[@cherokeemack3168]

When we loose her we're going to really loose a gem. Enjoy ever moment God gives you because you never know when things can turn your ear on a dime, as they use to say.

[@donmogsleyforever]

I love Dolly

[@panchamama]

gotta love that girl!

[@kbstrong429]

My Aunt would be in the Dolly look alike contest at Dollywood every year and we just went along with it ya know! HaHa TN 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@danieldalton6544]

Love Dolly so much. Really want to try her cakes. 😋 And want to read that book!

[@djbastetusa]

Dolly is so amazing.

[@muhamkrisharumarum4705]

Wishing You Happy Birthday . More Health and more Happiness .

[@tiger38able]

Gotta love Dolly!❤️

[@marianlincoln9008]

Happy Birthday ... MS Dolly. My Grand father grew up in Pall Mall and you were just getting really popular when he passed but he loved you song Coat of Many Colors .... Me too! Blessings Girl and have as many as you want but keep having them OK!

[@jesmichel]

She does so much for the East Tn community!! She also gives books to children in America for free with her imagination library which helps with childhood illiteracy!! She’s such an amazing soul!

[@cakedoodle]

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is wonderful. It has now expanded to select cities in Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Ireland. Amazing!

[@ramonaearnest4709]

❣️ Ms Dolly ...I hope to meet you one day soon! I remember listening to your music as a child when I was growing up!

[@claudine1928]

Shout out to both Dolly and Gail, what remarkeble woman!

[@ryb3198]

I love Dolly!💖💖💖

[@pamelafolger8449]

Love Dolly!😊💖🙏 Watching A Coat of Many Colors!!💖💖💖💖🎂🍨🌻👍

[@jettagirl15]

Dolly has such a kind and beautiful heart she is so talented and her words are humble!! love you so much dolly:)

[@thundercatt5265]

..happy birthday ageless beauty ... i know that cake gone be good country style

[@WH2012]

Duncan Hines should create a sub-line called 'Dolly Hines'. Expand on the theme. It would sell like hot cakes, no pun intended.

[@caramela4830]

Great advice! Working girl. Think yourself in your favorite age. Love her girly Pinterest kitchen.

[@cherylcalac8485]

One of a kind beauty and talent!💕

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Cheryl nice meeting you here

[@aprilgrant4304]

Happy Birthday 🎂

[@lucindabean1646]

Each of our dreams bring a new life...THANK YOU Dolly, I will remember your words for the rest of my life🥰😍❤️

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Lucinda nice meeting you here

[@Filthyrebel]

Amazing woman!

[@islewait6107]

Life post-menopause is a gift in itself!!! I love my 3 children, and now I feel more consistently balanced. 👏👏👏

[@pamberry9167]

Dolly has such a beautiful light. She has the kindest of hearts.

[@laurielaurie8280]

Dolly has never forgot where she came from. She is one of the good ones ❤

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Laurie nice meeting you here

[@judycunningham5687]

Yesss being from TN I can't wait to try it!!

[@mamarobyn]

If my family doesn't get me this collection they don't know who I am...

[@gregmckinney7178]

Being an East Tennessean , Dolly is family !!!! A beautiful person in everything she does !!!!!

[@shy322]

ohhh my gosh she almost the age with my MOTHER 3 mos.older. but she's still moves like 60s.. GOD BLESS YOU Dolly

[@vw1649]

I love Dolly Parton and her songs. Dolly's personality seems to always shine bright.

[@karencogs1]

Queen ! 👑👑Love her!! ❤️❤️

[@librarynan4610]

Dolly is an incredible person because she never forgot where she came from. Her program that gives books to the children of Tennessee is a fantastic program. Thanks Dolly!

[@mlthewi1287]

Hello, Dolly! You are a key in the cake-song of life!

[@elizabethhaynes7571]

Love you Dolly keep it country

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Elizabeth nice meeting you here

[@elainecoyle2704]

Love her and all her generosity.

[@coastalseasider4634]

Belated Happy Birthday to one of the dearest, most sincere people on the planet. Her huge heart has helped so many people in deeds, often through her business savvy. So glad she’s around as she just has a way of making things better. Huge hugs, dear Dolly.

[@berthabridges3483]

I love Dolly she's a great person as well as a super creative artist. She never forgot where she came from. Her contribution to the development of the life saving vaccines was golden. She helped save so many lives maybe even mine and my loved one's. "You shall know them by their fruits," she has good fruits. Happy Birthday Dolly we love you. 🕊

[@noble604]

I agree with you. She doesn’t forget where she comes from and it’s beautiful. The royalties she earned from Whitney Houston’s _I Will Always Love You_ in 1992 were used by her to give to the Black communty in Nashville by buying a complex there. Her heartfelt philanthropy spans decades. She really cares. What an example of kindness and generosity she is. Blessings to Dolly.

[@elainecoyle2704]

She is so very humble. Wonderful person

[@aprilkicinski2132]

I love this!!! 😀❤😀

[@Carpenterdane]

Love her to pieces 🌺

[@kd6836]

A national treasure

[@Lyndanet]

So excited!

[@elourdepierre7936]

Love you Dolly Parton.😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@vetrue7274]

Dolly is so creative! Can’t wait to try out these new creations of hers!!!

[@carolynmyers2222]

She is a great lady. Happy Late Birthday Dolly. Your the Best.