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Dolly Parton Debuts Exhibit Celebrating Importance of ‘Faith, Family’

Dolly Parton Debuts Exhibit Celebrating Importance of ‘Faith, Family’

By Movieguide® Contributor

Dollywood just revealed its latest attraction, “The Dolly Parton Experience,” an exhibit that celebrates the country star’s life and legacy. 

“The Dolly Parton Experience is now open, featuring a number of interactive elements to make you feel as if you were alongside Dolly as she journeyed from Locust Ridge to stages around the world,” a description of the attraction reads. “Housed in multiple buildings, the multi-faceted Dolly Parton Experience includes exhibits which span her iconic career, the inspiration and results of her biggest dreams, the importance of her family, and even a curated exhibit that highlights Dolly’s signature style through the years.”

Parton spoke about the attraction with CBS, telling the outlet that seeing her life story laid out like that made her “so emotional.”

It’s made up of three exhibits: Songteller, Behind the Seams and Precious Memories. 

“Songteller is dedicated to Parton’s illustrious life and career,” Knox News reported. “Behind the Seams gives a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of Parton’s signature style. Precious Memories at the DreamSong theater is all about the importance of faith, family and friends.”

A central theme of “The Dolly Parton Experience” is her songwriting. 

“I take myself more serious as a songwriter than anything else. And if I had to give up every other part of the business, I would choose to be a writer,” Parton explained. “Because that’s my therapist. My guitar is my friend.”

In addition to this exhibit, Parton is working on a Broadway musical about her life, and has ideas for many other projects. 

“I’m on my last chapter because of my age and everything, but I want [it] to really be the best one,” Parton said. “I want the story to end really well.”

Movieguide® previously reported on Parton’s Broadway musical:

Dolly Parton is bringing her music to Broadway!

“I’ve been writing my life story as a Broadway musical for several years and I’m proud to announce we are finally developing ‘Hello, I’m Dolly – An Original Musical’ for the Broadway stage,” Parton announced on X and Instagram. 

In another statement about HELLO, I’M DOLLY, the singer said she has “lived my whole life to see this show on stage.”

“I’ve written many original songs for the show and included all your favorites in it as well,” Parton revealed. “You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll clap, you’ll stomp; it truly is a Grand Ol’ Opera. Pun and fun intended. Don’t miss it!”


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