Dolly Parton's Mom Used To Sing Songs That Told Great Stories

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

My granddaughter gets a book a month from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for free. No income requirements. She’s a saint.

[@silverblue73]

Was going to say this, I read them to my son

[@southboundeightyone4958]

I read them to my daughters!!

[@joannajamerson35]

Im looking into that

[@hippiedachshunds1632]

Just one of the ways she has given back to the world.

[@shannond7437]

Too much LOVE in one amazing little lady! 💞

[@notconvinced2204]

“I’m under a lot of stress Dolly!” Damn. I felt that.

[@misterderp4566]

What a national treasure this woman is

[@juliaconnell]

Umm yes - absoutely, and writing from New Zealand , an international one too

[@chrissabal7937]

I was about to say, she's a world treasure lol

[@oohdannyboy]

I have never seen such an overwhelmingly positive comment section. And I scrolled wayyy far down.

[@Belforhir]

@@chrissabal7937 I was gonna say that, but now I don't have to :)

[@issaquahjeans5934]

@@Belforhir me too lol

[@MelissaThompson432]

"Are you crying?" she asks offhandedly and then continues singing.... And somehow it was a beautiful moment.

[@poopsonastick13]

She knew he needed it

[@saffsuff]

Haha was about to say the same

[@DavidDOquendo]

I was listening to the interview while washing dishes. I started crying when she sang, not knowing Colbert was crying too and when she said “Are you crying?” it legit freaked me out. She’s wonderful.

[@clarissathompson]

Lol, I straight up cried too!

[@ICgay4]

Yassss

[@josezamora169]

That's awesome!!!

[@gumusluk05]

Love that lol

[@franciet99]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@deonatillman]

This gal just flat footed SANG with no warming, practice, prompting. Lord im misty eyed too Stephen! 😪😪

[@truepeacenik]

And SEATED!

[@melektwelve6451]

Dolly epitomizes how people should treat each other. What a treasure she is🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@LlyleHunter]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheDrumrhythm]

A true American

[@melektwelve6451]

@@TheDrumrhythm A true human🤗

[@davidgifford169]

AND unlike you.

[@avedic]

I live in Johnson City, TN....SHE is what represents our state....not the authoritarian simpletons who are aggrieved by culture wars all the damn time. She's a cool person....and the pride and joy of our state. Ask anyone with any sense who lives here. Glad to see others in this nation realize Tennesseans can be cool as shit....despite the sad fact we'll surely be safely Trump come Tuesday. But I'm doing my part. Cannot wait to vote. I'm 37....and this will be the first time I've ever voted in a national election. My past apathy has been burnt to the ground.......by Trump. And I thank him for that. I will be apathetic no longer.

[@royal_kira7184]

Only someone with a blessed soul can move you like that. Dolly is a national, world, and universal treasure! She’s so humble and genuine. We are blessed that Dolly shares her gift with us. I will always love YOU Dolly! ❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️

[@jasoncarpenter7488]

A month before my Dad passed in 92 he took me on a little concert get away. James Brown in Cincinnati and Dolly parton in Tennessee. Those were his all time favorites! Years later we ran into Dolly at the Bluebird cafe in Nashville. Of course my mom had to tell her the big fan my father was and their song was Islands in the Stream. Dolly asked my mom if she had a photo of my Dad my mom pulled out their wedding photo. Dolly asked my mom to hold it close to her and she sang Islands in the stream for my mom and dad!! You could feel the goodness in her soul!

[@royal_kira7184]

@@jasoncarpenter7488 I’m not crying 😭😭😭

[@jasoncarpenter7488]

@@royal_kira7184yes we were all crying I wish we could all have that love and respect for each other! I'm grateful that I got that time with my Dad before he passed. God bless you and your family

[@shrinkwrap1770]

@@jasoncarpenter7488 That is such a beautiful story thank you for sharing it with us. ❤

[@pepperpepperpepper]

@@jasoncarpenter7488 I expected her to sign the photo, but instead, she gave you a treasure.... What an amazing story.

[@ascent8487]

She’s such a lovely human being.

[@Jornandreja]

I think that every time I see her. I wish there were more people as genuinely kind and positive as her.

[@babarazamsucks]

Yes she is.

[@olty6056]

hahahaahahaahahaah

[@jamesoconnerstark3468]

Ik right

[@debbieabu-el-jibien924]

@@francesbridges2417 she doesn’t need to beg for money. Selling her products is a far cry from begging

[@Londonefog]

Dolly is one of the few celebs whose vibes are so immaculate/wholesome they put me in such a good mood every time she’s on camera

[@celticcheetah6371]

When I learned she was close friends with Graham Norton, I knew she must be a good un. I love both of them so much

[@Moggi7]

Stephen: "sometimes there's nothing happier than a good cry." sniff.....

[@donaldshaw2627]

Ppp no

[@jeg5gom]

Colbert, such a hypocrite. Gives me goosebumps just to think how long 'til he reverts to his natural mode of "let's insult anyone who is conservative".

[@ceikaiyiacheeksthedirector2920]

@@jeg5gom lol Colbert talks about everyone but let's be fair, conservatives insult everyone who isnt like them so that's that

[@jeg5gom]

@@ceikaiyiacheeksthedirector2920 by "fair" you mean "project"... got it!

[@ceikaiyiacheeksthedirector2920]

@@jeg5gom you sound butthurt about it. Why are you so effective by what he says about the conservatives anyway?

Stephen is such an emphatic person.

[@danielbrosky]

And his empathy is also powerful and deep.

[@johnbrowne3950]

He's fake.

[@johnbrowne3950]

@@Caswell39ADavern Exactly. He's a Democrat fluffer.

[@petermcdonald2846]

@@Caswell39ADavern Colbert has been a national treasure for reminding us daily that the aberrant behavior in Washington and white house for the past four miserably long years is not normal.

[@evieleach3673]

@@petermcdonald2846 😩

[@darrellpowell6042]

She's a living legend.

[@klarastern5597]

yes.

[@rodrigogonzalez3620]

Except that she's dead... what you are seeing is like when they Faked Princess Leia being alive... Full Conversations with Carrie Fischer, R.I.P.... freeze frame at 2:31... LOOK at her HANDS... those are NOT the hands of a 74 year old... I KNOW she is a Plastic Queen... but there is NO hand surgery that rejuvenates your knuckles and skin on your hands... this is a test run for all the Fake Digital Face overs... 2:31... HANDS...

[@desiderata6048]

Rodriguez Gonzalez.... you my friend are batshit crazy, I wish you luck

[@soleilmoonguy6618]

YES!!!SHE!!!IS!!!

[@rodrigogonzalez3620]

@@desiderata6048 2:31... the hands my friend... she has to 'Know when to Hold Em... Know when to Fold Em...' Those are the hands of a young lady.

[@totalbliss1]

My two young sons gets a brand new book every month in the mail up until they turn 5, through her charitable organization Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. She is the essence of what giving back and generosity is all about. This is done throughout the US, UK, Australia, Canada and Ireland.

[@aznilsson]

❤️

[@michaelsantarlas17]

She’s a ray of sunshine in a very cloudy year

[@juliamartinez3775]

Not many people can break out in song in the middle of an interview and sound amazing...Dolly is one of them. ❤️🙏🏽🥰

[@internetpeople6113]

Dolly is true angel walking on earth.

[@LlyleHunter]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jarniwoop]

@@LlyleHunter She sings like one.

[@ConSepTg]

Church

[@lacondrathompson1747]

I like dolly

[@dearjourneyxokamiahmonique]

“Isn’t it funny that sometimes there’s nothing happier than a cry.” -Stephen Colbert ***cleanses your soul

[@tiedyedowl8367]

My grandmother sang songs like this. A few years ago, her kids got together and made an album, (not distributed, just for the family), of the old songs she sang to them. They were depressing and beautiful like the one Dolly sang.

[@nicoleiohnson7314]

How lovely! I’ve heard they’re called murder ballads- and turns out many of them are real! “Dolly Parton’s America” podcast does excellent piece on her old sad ass songs

[@tiedyedowl8367]

@@nicoleiohnson7314 I didn’t know that thank you!

[@vivianmadisonmahoney9457]

How about the song called Barbara Allen? My mom used to sit on the bed with a guitar playing and singing those old songs I don't think she ever knew we were listening to her. Like the one Dolly just sang Weeping Willow Tree.

[@jnnnyhsiao]

would love to hear this album, if you would put it on youtube . To hear these old songs from an ordinary real person, in addition to from Dolly

[@MK-285]

I know she's skeptical that Stephen could actually be crying that quickly in response to her singing, but I can second that her emotionally tinged voice in fact left me with goosebumps & a little misty eyed as well. That's all you need, a couple spontaneous lines from Dolly & she gets those feelings flowing. What a beautifully inspirational & optimistic soul!

[@SiriNormal]

@No Lives Matter I thought it was quite real. Cries just like my dad in public lol can't let the tears touch his face, have to wipe them right out of the eyes. He even sniffles later on, totally real 🤷‍♀️ Dolly gets me right in the feels too sometimes

[@nealwoods3482]

Not to mention the song was all about missing someone you love and wishing you could be with them even it means death. Given his past and the deep tragedy he's experienced I feel like that kind of song could hit him real hard

[@mightyone3737]

@No Lives Matter Meh, I was pretty blazed, and I still found it pretty moving in context. I think if you didn't think it's plausible that Colbert could be moved to tears by the conversation/performance, you're emotionally dead.

[@emmajean8631]

Sometimes when you're overwhelmed with stress or sadness, all you need is for someone to cut through it and it just pours out of you. I totally get where he's coming from.

[@raybrown1725]

@@mightyone3737 found the incel

[@Kim-lc3fv]

I think we all are easily brought to tears these days.

[@vivianmadisonmahoney9457]

You sure have that right Kim. Sometimes all day long.

[@andrewjohnson6716]

She has a voice that you just feel better as soon as she starts speaking. And such an incredible singer.

[@gloryglorymurry5907]

I totally agree with you.

[@celticcheetah6371]

Yeah you can hear the music even in her speaking voice

[@shirosenshiesq]

Stephen's reaction to Dolly singing is the same as my reaction when Dolly once sang for me. It's a visceral, heart-wrenching reaction that cannot be controlled. Your heart explodes, your brain is set on fire, and there is no drug in the world that can top the high.

[@jennarose60monroe51]

She's so good hearted, spontaneous, positive & un-selfconscious.

[@NakedFormula]

I cried during this entire interview. I didn’t realize I had so much pent up emotions.

[@jiggygirl5]

I know those were real tears..and I was blubbering like a baby, too! The voice of an angel, still.

[@jiggygirl5]

@No Lives Matter ??

[@jthor1234]

Dolly Parton is a true humanist and has the magical ability to articulate our feelings universally. She gets to our hearts faster than any songwriter I've ever seen. Thank you Dolly for connecting our hearts with your music.

[@mylittlepitbull3143]

I met Dolly Parton and she is a very nice lady.

[@Pheebs77]

I'd love to meet her but I'd burst into tears straight away :D

[@wade7959]

I can't imagine her being any other way.

[@bril6126]

You are so lucky!

[@12thparsec]

As a Southern boy, I feel this. She's got a voice that speaks to us in a way nobody else can. Thank you, Dolly!

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

I know that's right !!!!

[@thereallycool]

Absolutely wonderful in every possible way! Dolly Parton is a treasure to this world. Thank you for having her as your guest.

[@dannahinojosa1934]

All the love and positivity that comes from Dolly could probably unite our weary nation. She makes you feel happier.

[@kathryncrawford7105]

Oh how we all love Dolly!!! Despite fame and fortune,she has never forgotten her roots and is such a down to earth soul! It has always amazed me that she has can be her same sweet,smart self no matter who she's speaking to. God Bless you always Dolly💕

[@vivianmadisonmahoney9457]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💖💖💖🤗🤗🤗🌻🌻🌻😘😘😘

[@poppyseed389]

"I have always said that God speaks to me through him. But I guess that's what love is" this woman is a poetic gem, I love her 💕

[@anastigter8611]

I love how genuine Stephen and Dolly are.

[@Katiedid1975]

"Waters good to warsh it out" lol. Something my own mother would have said. Love you, Dolly.

[@jennifermcgoldrick6323]

I'm not crying, you're crying! Saw Dolly in Arther Ashe stadium Pride weekend five years ago, and my god, I've seen a lot of classic rock and folk artists who are her contemporaries, but damn. She gave me the best concert I've ever had the pleasure to attend. I thank that older female gay lawyer who invited me ❤️

[@jakeryan9469]

I saw her near Dallas just about 4 years ago. If I remember right it was after the election & pre-inauguration, so in the world everyone was already pretty split about everything but when she was on stage there was none of that. Straight, gay, black, brown, white, Ds & Rs, people dressed in jeans, suits & Dolly Drag - all just being together and having a nice evening. I believe Dolly fills up whatever room she's in with God. I really hope I get the chance to see her again.

[@bobcharlie2337]

Wow...she has a unique kind of love to make that happen. Amazing.

[@jakeryan9469]

@@bobcharlie2337 If you get the chance, do.

[@drunkvegangal8089]

Love the way she'll sometimes sing "Joleen" and sub out "Drag Queen" if she sees some in her audience. She's got a wide-open heart with room for everyone! All are welcome.

[@franciet99]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lorrieruff4402]

She is the has the most loveliest souls. She has a natural care for everyone.

[@joepajardo4881]

I'm a 41 year old man, and to hear her (Dolly) beautiful voice sing the song that she did...brought tears to my eyes too. The purity of real love. Steve felt it and his eyes showed the joy. I love motown all my life and Dolly Parton holds a special place in my heart. Love you Dolly!! And big ups to Steven Colbert!! Well loved!!

[@StandingInMyPower]

I was crying along with Stephen. My daddy would sing old songs like this and it just moved me to hear her angelic voice. I find myself crying these days. I don’t know if it’s hope or fear. Mrs. Dolly has such a beautiful soul.

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

How many singers can make you cry instantly by singing you a song ?

[@michaels5647]

Not to hard to make a beta cry.

[@livelaughloathe]

Her voice is so beautiful and haunting. Made me tear up too.

[@uriahheep5665]

@@michaels5647 Bet you spend a lot of time crying into your pillow!

[@sleepymofo]

@@uriahheep5665 First Michael S gets triggered, then Michael S cries into their pillow.

[@uriahheep5665]

@@sleepymofo I did NOT recognize "trigger"...., funny that.

[@leanneheinemann3862]

Dolly always seems very down to earth. She’s a treasure.

[@rebelle4884]

Yup - "sometimes there's nothing happier than a cry". It's the best carthasis ever! ❤️

[@romanmontoya8827]

This woman sings and it is as comforting as an embrace. She eases the fear, discomfort, and sadness in your soul. I love her so much!

[@cici7333]

She actually did make me cry when she sang that old song her Mama used to sing. I love Dolly so very much. ♥️

[@MyHeart1955]

Willow Tree song is one of my husband’s favorites - we were in the mountains of NC when he started singing it - I cried my eyes out. Loved it ever since.

[@motherofeve416]

The last time my grandad and I rode in a car together, 9-5 came on and he had the radio up to 11! He always said Dolly is the prettiest girl in country (music), and she still is. XOXO Dolly

[@empressventress2938]

Wow, I actually teared up from the pure emotion in her voice! Wow!! Bless that beautiful soul.

[@hallnelson2897]

Dolly Parton is the greatest artist of our time she's so Beautiful inside and out and she's so down to earth you can't help but love her.

[@janvanveelen]

'Greatest artist of our time' Really?? Nice woman with a very average voice and a limited musical repertoire.

[@dalexx80]

Over 100 million record sales, 25 country No 1s and holds the record for most charted albums (43) - not bad for and ‘Average voice’. Has had songs on the country, pop, disco, dance, gospel, Christian and Adult Contemporary charts - yeah, ‘limited musical repertoire’ 🙄

[@zerjiozerjio]

She sang that sad song with such honesty that it sounded effortlessly heartbreaking.

[@AmusementLabs]

Protect her at all costs. What a treasure. 💙

[@Thatzulugirl05]

I love dolly her personality her laugh is soo infectious . Just an all round great soul

[@KCsFunHouse]

She’s always been such a great human, something about her just radiates happiness and positivity, a true living legend!

[@davidconnell1959]

Not enough words for how great they are as guest and host together.

[@TheDevnul]

Stephens love of Dolly is so obvious. She just disarms him.

[@jeg5gom]

Colbert, such a hypocrite. Gives me goosebumps just to think how long 'til he reverts to his natural mode of "let's insult anyone who is conservative".

[@maijaliepa119]

@@jeg5gom .....Guess there R OTHER tv shows U canEnjoy💙🎹💙🎼💙why B here 🎹💙🎼

[@Mssipequeen]

I love Dolly ! She’s so genuine and humble . What a sweet soul she is !

[@jeg5gom]

@@maijaliepa119 oh, sweetie, don't you worry. It's just that I googled "top hypocrites" and Colbert's name popped up!

[@raybrown1725]

@@jeg5gom sit down incel

[@MiriamDandelion]

She started singing and I literally started tearing up

[@KingdomKali]

The lovely sweet smart Dolly Parton! She's so gol-dang talented!

[@jeanjones2281]

I was a child when I heard "me and little Andy." I think that song taught me to be empathetic. I cried, and cried.

[@kristinawithak3095]

I love her. She has such a pure, loving soul. Her singing on this was so beautiful-it woke me from near-sleep and blessed my soul. God Bless you, Dolly! 🙏🏾❤️

[@juliaconnell]

Wow - I never knew that Dolly wrote 'I will always love you' - just when I thought my respect for her couldnt go any higher - what a treasure she is! What a queen 👑

[@valeriemuscat5946]

Omg!

[@Jivolt]

There’s a Drunk History episode about Dolly Parton and that song. It’s on KZbin, it’s absolutely hilarious, and I highly suggest it.

[@Babyluthi]

Her version is very beautiful, very gentle. It was in this movie, starring Dolly en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_Little_Whorehouse_in_Texas_(soundtrack)

[@joannajamerson35]

Really??

[@jcrewjem5394]

Elvis tried to buy the rights to the song as he did every song he sang. She held out and became one of the richest song writer's ever from the royalties.

[@coastalseasider4634]

Dolly is most definitely one of the Better Angels. Such a lovely, lovely lady. 💞

[@BusterTucker]

Dolly is a truly Magnanimous, Legendary, Wonderfully Genuine Icons of all time! and just totally AWESOME!!

[@michaelalvarez1948]

Dolly is ray of sunshine 🌞 She’s a hard working woman and a musical genius.

[@icreatetv4757]

'Life is like a butterfly' and so is she. Amazing voice and wonderful human being. Greatest #Songteller love her.

[@coltdaggabuzzbuzzify]

When I was a little boy, I would sit in my Granny’s kitchen and her songs would be on. I’ve been in a straight rage the past few weeks and now I’m a sobbing mess.

[@mwest5896]

❤️

[@jgeee9478]

❤️❤️❤️😢 me too

[@vivianmadisonmahoney9457]

Colt thank you!! Glad it's not only us women!

[@coltdaggabuzzbuzzify]

@@vivianmadisonmahoney9457 🤍

[@LerockJohn]

So it still works man.... hang on!

[@jennarose60monroe51]

I love Whitney Houston's beautiful, perfect voice, but it was Dolly singing 'I Will Always Love You' that I played over & over as a young woman when my marriage was ending.

[@antipatsy]

It's funny when you remember it was written for "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas."

[@Fantastikitty]

I have loved that song since she used to sing it a the closing for her variety show when I was a little girl. It took me a long time to come around to Whitney Houston's version.

[@vivianmadisonmahoney9457]

I was in the movie theater wishing I could have been with my love while I was watching Little Whorehouse in Texas. When it came to the time that she sang that song I cried a bucket of Tears. Then years later when I was with my love we moved here to Gatlinburg Tennessee near where she lived and grew up. My husband was killed in an accident here in town and we had our Memorial for him at the local Park Vista DoubleTree Hotel. And we had professional musical artists and a video that was professionally done for us. Several of Dolly songs were on there including one with Kenny Rogers. Everyone was amazed of what a beautiful Memorial we had. So I thank Dolly for playing such a big part of our lives together ❤

[@treefrogmusicdanceeducatio7315]

I just love her. She’s got a beautiful heart and immense talent.

[@jfvira9844]

I have always love he voice, her talent, and her looks also, but I now believe she is an actual Angel. Thank God for Dolly and God bless her and you as well Stephen.

[@piekazkout1620]

Dear America, Why can't all southerners be like Dolly and Steven? - Europe

[@DoctorTokyoSexWhale]

A lot of them are incredibly sweet and caring people who go out of their way to help you however they can. Sadly, there are also some who aren't, and those are the ones people hear about the most. That being said, Dolly and Steven are both national treasures.

[@MrKmoconne]

@@DoctorTokyoSexWhale This person is absolutely right. ☜(ﾟヮﾟ☜)

[@JG8910]

Also, because Fox News.

[@JamesSmith-tl8xp]

I'm Southern and most of us are humble and respectful just like anybody else in the United States. Sometimes a few bad apples ruin a whole bunch.

[@vivianmadisonmahoney9457]

@@JamesSmith-tl8xp My brother's name is Ernest James Smith, hi James. I was born and raised in Upstate New York in the Catskill Mountains. Then moved to Florida at 17 until 22 years ago when I moved to Gatlinburg where I always wanted to be. The people in Upstate New York in the mountains where I was from we're just like the people here in good old Tennessee. Most of our accents were pretty much the same as tennesseans LOL. and then in Florida I meant all kinds from everywhere. I find that people bought with them to Florida exactly what they were and had in the states they came from. Or the parts of the state they came from when they're speaking of New York.

[@cancangirl2888]

I cried too!! So simple, so beautiful! Love you Dolly.

[@simonemorgain5928]

I just love Colbert alone and casual much more than with studio production and full audience. So natural and just great stuff

[@memim6621]

I love Dolly ❤️. She fills my heart with such joy everytime I see her. Thank you for sharing her amazingness today. 👍🏾😍

[@fernandobertolla4656]

She's such a lovely person... it's impossible not to love her and be moved by her beautiful voice... I was crying along with Stephen

[@sunnydaysatl]

She is one of my all time favorite singer n she is so sweet along with very given

[@tazbitter5594]

She's one of the few remaining hero's that still living and still a legend. I'm happy I got to experience the peaceful easy feeling that she gives everyone. Thank you Dolly.

[@vmarz5512]

Dolly’s a national treasure! Yay Queen!

[@trippettfamily4686]

Stephen looks like so much is on his mind that it's hard for him to be present in this moment, but he's trying. God bless him with peace.

[@lawrenceclaudy7124]

My goodness... after so many years, she’s still just absolutely beautiful! Inside and out. What a wonderful woman!

[@lara-ce2kg]

She is truly an American icon! And I am proud that she came from my state of Tennessee

[@johnnyc4738]

I'll give it to Colbert.... Not too sure if I could keep my composure if Dolly Parton sang at me, personally. This was pretty great.

[@ianmmueller]

Her voice is so beautiful you could cry! On top of that, such a depressing song!! I’d have a melt down from being so overwhelmed!

[@shouldbewritig]

The song hasn’t even begun and I’m crying… gah. She’s such a light in the world.

[@TuizaLilia]

Someone needs to record as many of those old folk songs as possible before they are gone with the people that heard them as kids! Old Songs of america❤️

[@AndrewVelonis]

There have been efforts: look up Allen Lomax and Oscar brand. You clean do it too, about 30 years ago my sister recorded our parents singing their old songs.

[@AndrewVelonis]

Dang auto-fill

[@TuizaLilia]

@C J I was thinking about using the word America, and found it ok because the America's are named after Amerigo Vespucci, who came up with the idea that the land Columbus found was indeed a separate continent rather than part of Asia. So because the old songs we're talking about are not predating "America's" I think it would be a good name to call them the old songs of America's 🤷🏻🤔 although that might be misleading to some, and as a huge admirer of native American culture's there could be a better name, because it does sound like it refers to native American songs🤔

[@TuizaLilia]

@C J sorry I miss understood your message. Excuse me for that. I'm not native in English myself, as I'm Finnish, so sometimes thqt happens. Now that I read your message again I got that you meant that these folk songs are older than America, that some are older as they are from the "old world" meaning that they came from Ireland and Scotland with the migrants. Is this what you meant?

[@TuizaLilia]

@C J ah, yes, Dolly called them to be from the old world 🤦🏻 that went past me in the interview as she's talking quite fast and has southern accent, which I adore, but it's harder to understand than "basic" American accent, that for example, Colbert is speaking 🤦🏻🤦🏻😅 and sorry, my commas are everywhere because I tend to use them like we do in Finnish writing, this is not my fault tho, I blame the school system, because they never taught us how to use commas in English 😂 now I hope people get that was a joke, and don't come after me, like last time I made a "sarcastic joke" I got some far right lady coming at me for being so hateful etc. When I was in no way hateful, it was completely ridiculous, because when I apologized, she didn't let it go but kept on coming, and qhen I asked her to stop and calm down said I really was sorry for offending her, she still kept badhing me.. So now I try to make sure I announce my "jokes".. I've noticed that some of the ways we joke around and are veeery very different, it's cultural thing..

[@brandiebishop8473]

My little ole simple song. I will always love you had already topped all the charts when Dolly originally put it out. She’s so humble about it all.

[@jeremybaumeister8983]

A class act from top to bottom. Parton is a beautiful soul.

[@GildaLee27]

I was doing something else & listening when she began singing. That sweet way of singing she has goes right to my feelings. She is a masterful singer. Stephen wasn't the only one to have tears well up.

[@yaganomabaatuolkuu3702]

Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Don Williams and Jim Reeves where my growing up musicians. I'm a Ghanaian pan-Africanist and people find my love for old country music really weird. Ms Dolly Parton is my favorite. She is such a human being. I would live to attend her concert. My favorite song is coat of many colours.

[@donaclair1]

Isn't that proof of A Loving Creator?... Who wants all to celebrate each other ? & Share our cultural joys! JW.org

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

I’m biracial from Detroit (the home of Motown) and I’ve always enjoyed Dolly’s music.

[@AlphaWolf096]

Actually, it makes a lot of sense. Country music partially evolved from Appalachian music, and Appalachian music has a fair amount of African influence. Actually, we have reason to believe that the banjo (one of the instruments most often associated with Appalachian music) originated in the Western part of Africa. Of course, the unfortunate thing is the specifics of how Appalachian music got its African influences, as it mainly got them via slavery. That said, given that, it’s not really that weird that you like Country music. Part of the genre’s musical lineage is from the Western part of Africa, which is where you are.

[@dylanh04]

All American musical genres originate from Muslim West Africa.

[@richardcrowe3091]

You're not alone. Apparently country music is big in Kenya too. Dolly particularly.

[@SamC-ko6sx]

I respect the absolute hell out of that woman! God bless her!

[@erwinsims]

Man! it is just awesome that just how bad your day starts, listening to Dolly talk or sing just makes me happy.. she is joy personified

[@tracydockray]

I love Dolly and I love HER version of “I Will Always Love You” better. We’ll always love you, Dolly!

[@yasssqueen3063]

Whitney is a powerhouse. Dolly sings directly to you 💕💕

[@chrissabal7937]

We are truly blessed to have Dolly. A true hero in so many ways

[@strawberrychaos73]

Growing up, my Mom used to listen to a country music radio station in the car, and from the time I was 2 years old, I always knew when Dolly came on the radio. I would yell out happily, "Dolllyyyyyyyyyy!!!" ☺️ She's a truly beautiful soul.

[@artemiomarifosque7927]

Dolly,you are loved here in Philippines. Take care & enjoy life despite this pandemic. God bless you & yours!

[@pilargonzalez8442]

:-) much Love from the Netherlands too!!

[@el7jake]

And from Costa Rica!!

[@jessicasmith9452]

"Oh, you crying?" Let me keep singing to you. That was so precious ❤

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

What a lovely person ❤ 💕 💖

[@peakedddd22222]

Dolly is such a wonderful and super delightful person. So beautiful. She warms my heart

[@bigleggo6738]

OMG... When Dolly Parton Started Singing, I Just Thought, "OMG... She's Amazing"

[@arregull]

Just watching any videos of her gives you warmth... and then you can’t help but get teary-eyed. I just love her. She’s one of the reasons that still makes you believe in humanity.

[@mjau65]

Dolly's I Will Always Love You is still the best.

[@BowandArrowful]

I haven’t heard more than one Dolly Parton song, but this makes me want to be a fan. I need to listen to her albums.

[@connormacgregor1531]

She has over 50, so you’re spoiled for choice.

[@margaretbarnett5719]

Do it you wont regret it

[@zerjiozerjio]

I used to just know her for Jolene and I Will Always Love You. Then I listened to her Coat of Many Colors (I think that’s the name) and it made me sob uncontrollably. She’s a gifted songwriter.

[@lenaavant9601]

@@zerjiozerjio 7th

[@samdowdall5232]

This is the first time I have heard Stephens natural southern accent come out, just a little.

[@RebeccaStout]

Holy crap, Dolly for president. She speaks on levels Biden or Trump could never hope to. You'd thing she was 20 with that mind.

[@nicemomasmr]

20 with that mind???

[@ijustwanttosleepnow]

I think much wiser than a 20 year old! Haha

[@marshallc3]

She Through Imagination Library has given 130 million books to young kids and counting. My son thinks Dolly is his auntie. He lights up every month when a new book comes in the mail. Thanks Auntie Dolly from the bottom of my heart.

[@RebeccaStout]

@@nicemomasmr yeah I didn't know what age to put to get the idea across of how sharp she is

[@echol8087]

@@marshallc3 Who cut the onions?

[@tikatikatikatika3066]

Meeting her would make me cry , it’s on my bucket list 🌺