Everyone loves Dolly Parton! Everyone, including Saturday Night Live cast member Melissa Villaseñor. Melissa broke out her Dolly impression during SNL‘s “Weekend Update” segment on Dec. 12. Dressed as Dolly, Melissa treated viewers to a few of her favorite holiday songs, including “Holly Jolly Christmas,” a mashup of “Jingle Bells” and “Jolene,” and “9 to…
A number of country artists are paying tribute to Charley Pride, 86, who passed away on Dec. 12 in Dallas, Texas, due to complications from Covid-19. Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Luke Combs, Jason Aldean and more shared their messages of love and remembrance via social media and statements. Dolly Parton via Twitter: “I’m so heartbroken…
Surprise! On Dec. 3, Dolly Parton shared a digital bonus track, “I Still Believe,” from her new holiday album, A Holly Dolly Christmas. Penned by Dolly and Kent Wells, the new track is only available digitally. A Holly Dolly Christmas debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in October. The new…
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. Dolly Parton has never been awarded the Medal of Freedom . .…
Here’s everything you need to know about the Christmas in Rockefeller Center TV special. Date: Dec. 2 Time: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT Television Station: NBC Hosts: Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Craig Melvin Location: New York City with some remote performances Performers: Dolly Parton, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Gwen Stefani, Kelly…
Dolly Parton performed “Holly Jolly Christmas” as part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 26. While the parade took place in NYC, Dolly’s performance was filmed at a remote location. “Holly Jolly Christmas” is featured on Dolly’s new holiday album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country…
Dolly Parton, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Gwen Stefani and more will help NBC kick off the holiday season during the Christmas in Rockefeller Center TV special on Dec. 2. The 88th annual holiday special will celebrate the lighting of a 75-foot tall Christmas tree in NYC’s Rockefeller Center with a number of performances. Additional…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 26 in New York City will feature a trio of country stars: Dolly Parton, Lauren Alaina and Brett Young. Additional performers include Bebe Rexha, Keke Palmer, Patti Labelle, Pentatonix, Tori Kelly and more. The pandemic-altered parade is closed to the public and will feature a number of safety precautions for…
Dolly Parton will star in a new holiday TV special, A Holly Dolly Christmas, on CBS on Dec. 6. According to the press release, Dolly will perform “faith-filled hymns and light-hearted holiday classics” while “sharing personal Christmas stories and faith-based recollections of the season.” The one-hour TV special takes its name from Dolly’s new holiday…
A new book, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, will explore the country icon’s vast musical catalog. Written with Robert K. Oermann, the new book will be released on November 17 via Chronicle Books. In the upcoming book, Dolly will share personal stories behind the lyrics of 175 of her songs, as well as…
Kelsea Ballerini made a fan’s dream come true when she wore custom bedazzled boots gifted by 23-year-old Dani Krapf during her headlining tour stop in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 5. Krapf, a longtime fan of Ballerini, sparkled the personalized pair with colorful gemstones inspired by the singer’s past musical eras and song titles. Ballerini surprised…
Post Malone has joined forces with Raising Cane’s to donate $500,000 to Notes for Notes, a Nashville-based charity supporting future musicians. The funds were generated from the sale of limited-edition Post Malone posters at Cane’s locations in Utah and Texas. The donation will benefit youth by providing free access to music instruments, instruction, and recording…
Brad Paisley has been announced as the headliner for the NFL Draft Concert Series on April 26, which will bring an end to the 2025 NFL Draft held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Paisley will perform at the Draft Theater near historic Lambeau Field, offering fans a free concert following Round 7 of the draft. “There’s…
On Wednesday (April 16), Morgan Wallen announced the track list for his highly-anticipated fourth album, I’m the Problem. The country star revealed that there are a total of 37 songs on his upcoming record, which is due out May 16 via Big Loud / Mercury. The project includes an impressive list of special guest collaborators,…
Jackson Dean, known for his high-energy live performances, will be releasing his new single “Be Your Man” on May 9. The country rocker’s intense stage presence, highlighted by moments of pushing himself to the point of blacking out, has fueled his successful career following his 2022 chart-topping debut single, “Don’t Come Lookin’.” With a distinct…