Well, the news cycle is buzzing because Dolly just announced a surprise partnership with a major tech company to digitize rare Appalachian folk music. The collection will be free to stream, and she’s personally narrating the history of each song. Yes, Dolly Parton is about to become your new favorite podcast host. (You’re welcome.)
Dolly Parton Shares 'Some Good News and a Little Bad News' with Fans
But here’s the kicker: she did this without asking for a single cent of profit. Instead, she insisted that all proceeds from the project go to rural arts programs. Typical Dolly. While other stars are launching NFTs of their pets, she’s out here building libraries and preserving cultural heritage.
Let’s talk about the side comments you’re probably making right now.
You’re thinking: “But isn’t she supposed to be in retirement? Didn’t she already save the world with that COVID vaccine donation?” And the answer is: Dolly Parton has never met a retirement plan she didn’t ignore. She’s 78 years old, still touring, still writing songs, and still making headlines by being genuinely good.
And that brings me to my favorite ironic observation: we treat Dolly’s kindness like breaking news because it’s so rare. But for her? It’s Tuesday. Literally. On a random Tuesday last month, she sent personalized birthday videos to a dozen cancer patients. No cameras, no tweets—just a quiet video call.
Dolly Parton makes surprise appearance amid ongoing health issues - ABC
