It’s a spot usually reserved for Mariah Carey, but this year superstar Dolly Parton is spreading some much-needed cheer in time for the holiday season. For the first time in 30 years, the queen of country music is releasing a festive album in the hope of lifting spirits. A Holly Dolly Christmas features some timeless festive classics, alongside original tunes and duets with stars such as Miley Cyrus, Michael Bublé, Willie Nelson, and Dolly’s brother Randy Parton.
The 74-year-old icon has conquered music and movies, although right now she’d be happy to beat lockdown and mix with friends and fans again.
Here, Dolly talks about her long marriage, her festive memories, and what she really wants for Christmas.
What’s your favorite Christmas memory?
I have so many wonderful Christmas memories, most with my family back in the Smoky Mountains. We lived in a cabin up in the woods and we didn’t have all of the store-bought stuff that people buy these days. My dad would take us out in the woods to cut the tree and I just remember us having so much fun making our own Christmas ornaments. Mama would tell us the story of Christmas and would be cooking.
Do you have a favorite Christmas song?
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