Dolly Parton Says She’s A Star To ‘Everybody’ But Herself; Reveals What Aspect Of Fame Blew Her Mind

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Although known as a country music icon like Dolly Parton, she never envisioned herself as a star. In her conversation with Southern Living magazine, published on January 8, the singer of “Jolene” spoke about the fame she accumulated throughout her career and acknowledged that at moments it felt incredibly unreal in the most wonderful sense.

She shared with the media outlet that she feels like a star to everyone except herself. The country artist admitted that while she’s always aspired for fame, she never anticipated it would reach this level. “I’ll come across an entire wall filled with my photos somewhere, and I’ll wonder ‘How did this happen?’ It’s more a source of joy than shock,” she further explained.

In 1967, the career of the singer known for her 9-to-5 work took flight when she appeared on The Porter Wagoner Show. Her performance captivated audiences and quickly made her more beloved than the show’s original host.

Throughout her extensive professional journey, Dolly Parton has amassed a total of 10 Grammy Awards from 55 nominations and even received 2 Academy Award nominations. Later on, she created a theme park that bears her name, known as Dollywood.

Regarding her passion for composing songs, Parton shared that she’d frequently find herself humming a tune within her mind and emotions, occasionally getting so absorbed in the creative process that she’d momentarily lose track of her thoughts. She also expressed, “There’s nothing more fulfilling to me than penning a song.

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2025-01-08 23:22