Dolly Parton

Mizzou to face more than just Vanderbilt

source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

15-year-old Dolly Parton already was performing at the Grand Ole Opry and Wilbur "Sparky" Stalcup was in his final season coaching the Tigers. ... and more »

Published Tue, Dec 1

Microsoft opens Windows 7 to advertisers

source: Register

Microsoft has recruited country-music queen Dolly Parton to promote IE 8 among the red-state, Opry-loving, web-surfing demographic. ... and more »

Published Fri, Nov 13

Guitars of the Stars Auction Raises Funds for Opry Trust

source: Gibson

 TN Among the stars who contributed guitars in celebration of their current singles, hobbies, favorite country songs, or country music heroes were Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Craig Morgan, Dolly Parton, ...

Published Mon, Jun 15

Country stars decorate guitars for Opry charity

source: google.com

The Epiphone acoustic guitars were decorated by some of country music's biggest stars, including Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels and Pam Tillis. The guitars will be auctioned Friday at the ...

Published Tue, Jun 9

GET WELL WISHES IN MEMORIAM

source: visualguidanceltd (Blogspot)

Little Jimmy Dickens, the Grand Ole Opry star and Country Music Hall Of Famer, is recovering from brain surgery. The 88-year-old singer had surgery January 14 in a Nashville area hospital to repair a subdural hematoma. The beloved entertainer recently celebrated 60 years as a member of th...

Published Sat, Jun 6

If I Was the Fifth Judge on American Idol

source: blog.cmt.com

It’s finally Grand Ole Opry week on American Idol. So the remaining 11 contestants had a chance to get some coaching from Randy Travis, then show up last night (March 17) ready to sing their country hearts out. And most did. Some better than others, but I have to say I was impressed. Danny Gokey [...]

Published Wed, Mar 18

Dolly, I Mean Brad, It’s My 21st Birthday!

source: blog.cmt.com

See photos from the party. For my 21st birthday plans, seeing Dolly Parton performing at the Opry was a no-brainer. The night of the show I found out she was sick and Brad Paisley would be filling in. My homemade poster now displayed a large "x" through her name where it now read "Brad." I thought i...

Published Sat, Apr 12

Country Star Porter Wagoner Dies at 80

source: Top Music News on AOL

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Porter Wagoner was known for a string of country hits in the '60s, perennial appearances at the Grand Ole Opry in his trademark rhinestone suits, and for launching the career of Dolly Parton.

Published Tue, Oct 30