Dolly Parton Delivers Commencement Address at the University of Tennessee 2009

[@juliefabio]

Boy when we lose Dolly it's going to be one hell of a day here in East Tennessee. We worship her here for so many reasons. She has done so much for us and we love her. But I have a feeling this woman is going to go on for a LONG LONG time!

[@missdill9119]

GOD will not share HIS Glory... Worship HIM only. She is not to be worshipped as a false idol.

[@timstanford3764]

This woman is a national treasure. She had it rough growing up. We need more people like her. Always been faithful to her roots and the area she grew up in. God bless you Dolly.

[@krisstinn87]

Stymie S absolutely love Dolly Parton!!!

[@GTKJNow]

You treasure Whores? I WISH KZbin WOULD STOP RECOMMENDING HER VIDEOS TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 1Ti 2:9

[@busybee5533]

Amen

[@GTKJNow]

@@busybee5533 Amen to What?

[@GreenBananaz]

She’s a Global Treasure ❤

[@berlusmafia]

I really love this woman. Very simple, witty and truethfull speech. She made me think I need to better myself

[@kristincooper1418]

Although she never went to college, she is one of the wisest and most intelligent people ever! What an inspiration! She is truly an angel on earth! Love you Dolly!!

[@staxoffunk1863]

yes she has life smarts

[@guzziventure1750]

Dolly is so much misjudged by so many!

[@dagingbuenaobra6563]

@@staxoffunk1863 lppap

[@firelily77]

The dumbest people I've met were college educated

[@montexan1405]

Love how she defines dreams and wishes. She is such a beautiful person, one of the wisest women in country music.

[@MrWayneWhite]

I thought I were the only one who noticed that. I listened to the speech again and again and in 2016 while I was in college I listed to again and assessed whether or not I was mixing up my dreams with my wishes

[@eddesgonzalez7585]

Yes she is!

[@JovitaDeLeon-ms6pz]

Yes she is ❤you are right 👍🏾

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

This is probably one of the best talks I've ever heard. What a gifted and lovely person - God Bless Dolly!

[@bford63]

She is just priceless and there will never be another Dolly!

[@babaraemmell828]

No go never be a Another dollar she's one in a million❤❤❤❤

[@MLOB96]

She may not have gone to college, but she is a wise, quick witted, intelligent woman. Now I know that is repeating some of what others have said already, but I feel the need to relay it again. She is a fantastic business woman.

[@mariedeyo7399]

Ms Dolly, sounding and looking as wonderful and stunning as always. What a dear she is, so "normal" and still on the ground, with a outstanding big heart and soul. 🌻

[@Maddiemaemarmalade]

Dolly is the most awesome celebrity EVER!!! SHe delivers always! SHe makes me more proud to be a southerner than anything or anyone else in the south! I love you, Dolly!

[@karenhauck47]

Love Dolly

[@David-sc2ir]

I've been to many concerts in my life but the one that always remains as one of the best was to see Dolly. She was so sweet and interactive with her audience throughout her performance, you could tell she was giving everything she had to entertain us and to show her love for her fans. There is only one Dolly Parton, a treasure to our earth! Love you Dolly :)

[@DollyFanatic]

FANTASTIC SPEECH!!! DOLLY, YOU'RE THE GREATEST - the smartest, most talented, insightful, heartfelt, and determined woman of the 21st century. What an example for women and humanity.

[@shashamala]

Awarded: All Time Best Commencement Speech Ever: Dolly Parton Please never retire, when she goes to heaven 100 angels will come to earth for her. Dolly the most perfect rainbow.

[@mono7891]

I like her songs. Lots of wisdom in this speech, like "I can give you information but not advice, because the things that worked for me may not work for you" Everybody has good things.

[@Collinslumba]

Nice

[@kristybarker924]

She's an amazing lady. We should all strive to more like her. The world would be a better place.

[@vmwagner]

Dolly is a kind, generous individual who has made it and shared her wealth. She is wonderful.

[@randybyers4885]

Definitely does share her wealth, she gave a Million Dollars in 2020 to help fight Covid

[@johnwoody9355]

What can be said: She is a national treasure; as good inside as outside. Kindness beyond belief and genuine, humble intelligence that is over the top! She is a wonderful role model. God be with you Dolly!

[@icevet]

I think her speach is inspirational, I especially like what she sais about the difference between dreams and wishes. Dolly had the courage to dream big dreams and they have come true for her.

[@tiddlesa.6125]

She’s a trooper. She’s nervous. God love her.

[@RobThompson-de2db]

This lady is inspiring. Dolly takes education very seriously. That's a great thing. I wonder how many of these kids climbed the mountain without fear. I like her.

[@kobenhagen]

she's so adorable. How can you not love her?

[@cheribaumwho85]

I can never get tired of watching this. I laugh and smile at all the same parts as if I was listening for the first time. I constantly qoute Dolly from her speech and songs regularly. This is simply brilliant and so true in so many ways. Her delivery is on point!!! she not only intrigues me she inspires me and gives me hope. Dolly for president 2020!!!

[@lorettabrail7806]

What a wonderful privilege for these students now graduated to have Dolly Pardon to speak to them! She is wonderful and so intelligent, wise and gifted! Great talent and a real success story! ❤️

[@BigBirdy100]

What a great and special speech. I didn't go to my college graduation. I was on a plane headed for Europe, but if Dolly had been speaking, I would have attended!

[@erikleecf]

Dolly is a great great person and she has my utmost admiration. Simple advice and true to her heart and that is what she is. No BS and just the good Dolly herself - rare in today biz world..

[@tgoazevedo]

she is so bright, she said so many special and important things and she still did make people laugh. a true gift of hers. love her

[@Melissa2087]

"I have but one favor to ask of you. It's that you care more. Did you ever notice that there are a whole lot of people that do things just well enough to get by? But, caring is about striving for perfection. It's about how you look. It's about how you prepare and how you keep your commitments." ~ Dolly Parton

[@barbarawarner1442]

Yes, Melissa2087, that one really stuck with me. One of my best friends and I were talking about family drama stuff and how "some people should have been spayed and neutered before becoming parents" and it's true, those who get out of that slime have done those 4 things. College or no college it can still work.

[@elisebeals7247]

also her laugh is so friggin cute omg

[@ronhunt40]

What a great and humble person. I think it's great that she was encouraging the UT grads to learn to read.

[@jazzmanchgo]

Glad she mentioned her "Imagination Library" project -- certainly one of the crown jewels in her array of accomplishments.

[@elisebeals7247]

i'm listening to this as i fill out scholarship applications and its unbelievably funny and encouraging. thank you Dolly

[@BLUEOHIO]

Dolly never went to College but has more smarts then the ones who went to college with Dolly she used her heart and country smarts growing up and her love for God..Dolly was always real in life loving others and no schools cant teach you that but always go to school!!

[@zombiewulfgrld6055]

I will always LOVE Dolly! Ever since I was a child I’ve thought of her as a living, breathing Tinker Belle. Her speech was great! Hope they’ve kept learning, caring, and being kind💕🌹

[@GoodGirlWaGun]

Excellent description. I felt that same as a little child and have in awe of her my entire life.

[@lillybruce]

Gotta love Dolly - brimming with humility and wisdom. A genuinely good soul.

[@cakedoodle]

Dolly is a beautiful person inside and out. I just love her!

[@busybee5533]

I love how how encouraging Dolly is!! Also how encouraging she is , just got a special way to do it

[@anneoneill280]

Love, love Miss Dolly! So gracious, so down to earth, so humble. She a national treasure!

[@jazzmanchgo]

A lot of those straight-laced P.C. academic types don't quite know how to deal with her sense of humor ("If I fell on my face, it would take forever to get me up!") -- but that's their problem, not hers!

[@williewill037]

This speech was very inspiring and hope to follow Dolly's advice in the future.

[@aliciavaladez4817]

Dolly is so UNIQUE! So brilliant, I will try to see her at Dollywood, thats one of my dreams😙😘😍

[@3012630126]

Beautiful Advice from a wise women. Well Done Ms. Parton, Well Done!

[@lady1852]

She's quite a lady. I've always thought she was special. What a treat for them to have her as their keynote speaker.

[@garyhiggins1931]

Very thoughtful and wise woman. Now that is a woman that speaks from the heart. I wish there were more like Dolly. Hello Dolly!

[@taradharma]

keep on keeping on, Dolly! She's so old fashioned and yet solidly modern. What a good heart.

[@richienili7246]

Best speech ever heard from a country music star and diva. Best 👌 country singer and artist from simple humble beginning.

[@jasonmcneely6883]

Dolly is a national treasure!

[@txhypnotist]

Words spoken by Dolly are truly from the heart. "Care More". The impact of those words shall & will drive most of these people on to become more than ever before.

[@willowworks]

I still love this #iLoveDollyParton! Wise and talented and strong. Thank you 😊

[@EddyRice]

She's a sweetheart. She was great to all of us on the set of Backwoods Barbie. We love ya Dolly!

[@travelnkitten]

she is brilliant!!!! what an amazing soul on this planet

[@herdfan697278]

When you got it, you got it! Dolly has always had it and always will! Love you Dolly!👍❤️🙏✝️

[@karenflowers9611]

Dolly is an enlightened soul. I swear, her heart is so pure. Back before the patriarchy toppled matriarchal societies, those "trash" women were actually conduits to the divine, that was before THEY subjugated women into a negative thing which we all have suffered under. The fact that she saw the beauty in that as a little girl with the biggest heart is something beyond words. I can't think of another women in the spotlight who is this loved while carrying the trappings of "beauty" with humor, grace and humility. And her talent, forget about it..... wow..I just adore her.

[@Harlowerayne]

I completely agree.

[@uz-1-uz]

Pure heart & Humble Lady ❤️

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

GoPro ProGo This country needs tons more like her heart and an adult to read the Bible.

[@stephaniematheny6729]

Dolly if you see this you are an inspiration to me. Your story has taught me a lot. I love we are from Tennessee. You are so humble and know where you come from. You are number one on people I would like to meet. Your faith, your strength,your kindness, and just being you. I love you! I don't say that to everyone.

[@stephaniematheny6729]

@DollyParton

[@SM-vq2de]

Thank you QUEEN PATRON,i learned a lot tonight from YOU!🙏🙏🙏🌺🌺🌺

[@DOLLYWAYNE38]

Dolly is so sweet and always so humble by whatever she is ask to do or given. Money hasn't chnage her and she is as real as the air in the Tenneesee Mountains. As natraul as rain and the Tenneesee sun, she is simple the best and so real she tells no lies and say it as it is. how could we not like her for her honesty... Dolly may you live on to eb a hundred...

[@EZKaeL]

Dolly you're so sweet! I will always love you. This speech calls for R.E.S.P.E.C.T.!!

[@GamingPalOllieMK]

I respect and love Dolly a great deal and am working on something pretty big in my own way to show my appreciation for her, so if all goes well in maybe a year or two we'll see it. She truly is an amazing person.

[@devangelis]

Wow! What a cool speaker to have at your graduation! I've seen Dolly in concert twice, but this would have been such a unique experience.

[@arobb2007]

She has the be the sweetest person ever in this world

[@gameiohfreak]

go Dolly,great speech,may all your dreams come true too

[@bpkolos1974]

Such a great speeh! Thanx, Dolly!

[@Harlowerayne]

One of the best commencement addresses ever.

[@FreebyWorld]

What an uplifting speech! She's so inspirational, and very classy!

[@imaginationunreal]

What a great and generous soul she is!

[@MaefGalaxies]

I love her ...she has such a cute and great attitude and personality!

[@mithmith9134]

What a great insightful speech! She's SO wise!

[@rubychew6875]

She conveys the importance of life. She doesn't sugar coat anything.

[@6eloved]

I absolutely LOVE Dolly Parton, she's so down to earth, sweet, and genuine!

[@michelleperfetta2313]

you do your best every time

[@DXWXMX44]

Boy, that was really great! Thanks Dolly!

[@TempusFugit91]

I´m speechless. This woman is just...amazing!!!!

[@shabanotti]

wow, very nice speech. i dont know much about dolly parton, but shes amazing.

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

I remember Dolly when she was on the Cas Walker show in Knoxville, TN. No big wig, no big makeup. Just a young girl with a big Voice.

[@brookieo5]

I was there to see this! She did such a good job!!

[@jonstefanik9400]

Dolly's the most down-to-earth person. You UT students were very lucky.

[@tammypham2307]

I've been watching a couple commencement speeches and hers if my favorite so far! It seems like she isn't showing off about her accomplishments or anything. Even Lisa Kudrow who was pretty good, got boring after awhile. Jk Rowling was pretty good too. I feel like she knows how to capture an audience and not make it boring while making it inspiring. Or maybe she seems very chill and comfortable and it makes it good? Does anyone have this feeling?

[@callumnye2562]

Hello Tammy, how are you doing?

[@BellaFirenze]

She should give this commencement address at every college and university in the country. She is simply UNIQUE.

[@jeannineburchett8096]

She’s actually a brilliant , beautiful and incredibly talented woman .

[@virginianwanzeh2758]

I love this woman. Very sincere fellow and true personality, very real of who she is. I am u a fan of Dolly Parton from childhood.

[@chrischacon2073]

Truly an inspiration.

[@paulahendrayani9813]

She is so talented in so many ways, so special, so marvelous and just herself. She speaks like she's singing.

[@19507385]

I LOVE YOU DOLLY for ever and ever because you represent hard work , great value, integrity intelligence, you are great human being

[@virginiagorski1932]

***** 5 stars for your wonderful commencement speech!

[@kristincooper5946]

First of all, people need to get a life and stop hating on Dolly Parton. If you don't like her then you don't need to watch her videos. It's as easy as that. I LOVE Dolly Parton! This speech is so inspirational and her new book Dream More that is based off of this commencement speech is by far the BEST book I've ever read! She is such a sweet person and so real! People really need to take a look at her beyong the makeup, hair, and boobs and see how genuine she is! Love you Dolly!

[@DaniellaYIbsen]

I love this woman! She's amazing and what a gifted Talent :-)

[@thealexadiaz]

Clever, talented and beautiful! I love Dolly!

[@olh1152]

happiest strand of fabric in the whole wide world!!

[@markwheeler2908]

what a legend

[@JuliaAllison]

I LOVE THIS WOMAN.

[@rallierallis]

Dolly is a special Lady...

[@Harlowerayne]

Ms. Parton is so humble, intelligent, wise, witty, authentic and sweet.

[@annalyon8443]

I love reading because my mother loved to, as did her Pennsylvania coal Irish American family. Dad? Southern Methodist, not sophisticated enough to read, when he finally did, it caused a world of pain for our family. Education from good sources, rolling up the sleeves, I created a career for myself. My work and savings could not withstand the failure of the government money people to protect honest people. I completley carried her values she expressed toward the end of her speech. BTW Inlove watching the Governenors' blushing and laughing. a loving person is a caring person and its harder to be better than that. She explained her God-Core. And subtly acknowledges her Carl. I wish she were my aunt.

[@michelleperfetta2313]

you have a big and loving heart

[@BLUEOHIO]

What's makes Dolly a legend is her heart and being truthful Dolly might be the top at the best singers in the world..THE WORLD LOVED DOLLY SONGS AND HER SONG WRITTING WHATS SAD SHES talking at University the only thing behind her is high school and Dolly became a world hit on her singing and she never told singing in school but Dolly whats u in school and Dolly is the BEST!

[@curlyque2717]

Dolly started her library because her Daddy couldn't read. She wanted to encourage people to learn to read. They say that if a child is read to when they are very young that they will be better readers. How much difference in how many children do you think 20+ million books have made? She is a wonderful jewel in God's crown.

[@Vanoosy]

Wow! She's a good person, really. I love her voice.

[@DipologGirl]

she is so smart and beautiful> I love her songs and she has good heart, knew about bible. It was marvelous speech.

[@BBGenelie]

i can't stop staring at her..... heart. dolly rocks!! i think she'd be kewl to hang out with.

[@grassburner]

Dollywood is the best amusement park. I have ever been to!!!!!! Thank you Dolly for your dreams! ---- You are a great speaker too!!!!!!!!

[@ljmounteney4131]

the irony is she looks aims to look trashy but in reality is so freakin classy! and super talented...

[@davidfischer2181]

Thank You Dolly Parton for using your God given talents to entertain and inspire millions of people around the world. You are a truly INCREDIBLE HUMAN BEING the 🌎 will always 💘 you for being yourself and spreading 💘 where ever you travel. Young performers should take a lesson from you and "count the blessings before the money", this 🌎 would be a kinder place all around. Sending much love and prayers to you and your family always!!!!!!!!#