Dolly Parton Debuts Exhibit Celebrating Importance of ‘Faith, Family’
Posted: July 12, 2024
Dollywood recently announced their newest feature, "The Dolly Parton Experience," a display that honors the accomplishments and impact of the famous country artist.
The new Dolly Parton Experience is officially open for visitors to enjoy. This attraction offers various interactive features that allow you to immerse yourself in Dolly's journey from her humble beginnings in Locust Ridge to her international fame. Spread across multiple buildings, this comprehensive experience showcases exhibits that cover all aspects of Dolly's legendary career, her sources of inspiration, her family's influence, and a specially curated collection that showcases Dolly's evolving fashion sense over the years.
Parton discussed her fascination with CBS, sharing with the network how seeing her life story portrayed in that way brought up intense emotion within her.
There are three different displays: Songteller, Behind the Seams, and Precious Memories.
"Parton's life and career are celebrated in Songteller," as stated by Knox News. "In Behind the Seams, you can get a glimpse into the creative process behind Parton's iconic style. At Precious Memories in the DreamSong theater, the focus is on the significance of faith, family, and friendships."
One key focus of "The Dolly Parton Experience" is her talent for writing songs.
I consider myself a songwriter above all else. If I had to let go of everything else in the industry, I would choose to focus on writing. It's like therapy for me. My guitar is like a companion to me.
Parton is not only involved in this exhibit, but she is also busy creating a Broadway musical based on her life. She has many other exciting project ideas in the works as well.
"I am in the final stages of my life due to my age and other factors, but I am determined to make this last chapter the best one yet," Parton stated. "I want to ensure that the story ends on a high note."
Movieguide® had previously discussed Parton's Broadway show:
Dolly Parton is taking her songs to the bright lights of Broadway!
"I've been working on turning my life into a Broadway musical for a while now, and I'm excited to share that we're officially in the process of creating 'Hello, I'm Dolly - An Original Musical' for the Broadway stage," Parton revealed on X and Instagram.
In a recent comment regarding HELLO, I’M DOLLY, the vocalist shared that she has been waiting her entire life to see this production come to life on stage.
"I have created numerous unique songs for the performance and also included all of your beloved songs," Parton shared. "You will experience laughter, tears, applause, and excitement; it truly is a fantastic show. I am using a play on words and adding some humor. Make sure you don't miss it!"
