Dolly Parton Donates Another $1 Million to Vanderbilt — This Time for Pediatric Infectious Disease Research

Dolly Parton.Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty Dolly Partonis the gift that keeps on giving! On Wednesday, theVanderbilt University Medical Centerin Nashville announced that the country music artist once again donated $1 million, this time for pediatric infectious disease research. “No child should ever have to suffer,” Parton, 76, said in a press release of her reason for donating. “I’m willing to do my part to try and keep as many of them as I can as healthy and safe as possible.

Dolly Parton Excited to 'Do a Number' with Kelsea Ballerini at the ACM Awards

Dolly Partonis getting ready for her big night! “I’m gonna be doing a number in the show withKelsea Ballerini, we’re gonna be doing one of the songs from myRun, Rose, Runalbum,” the singer — who’s also one of three hosts for the show — said. “just a couple of east tennessee girls getting ready to sing together at the@acmawards👯‍♀️😍🤠👑😭✨” Ballerini, 28,posted to her Instagramearlier this week. Last week, Kelly Clarkson announced on her talk show,The Kelly Clarkson Show, that she would be performing a tribute to Parton at Monday’s event.

Dolly Parton Explains Why She's Only Reachable via Fax: 'I'm Surrounded by Enough People'

Dolly Parton in London in June 2023.Photo:David Fisher/Shutterstock David Fisher/Shutterstock Dolly Partonis giving the facts around why she’s only reachable to friends through fax. The country legend appeared via satellite on Wednesday’s episode ofThe View, where she set the record straight about her long-reported love of using a fax machine as her primary form of communication. “So I actually, I never did get into getting involved in all that because it’ll take up too much of my time if I tried to get in touch with everybody who is trying to get in touch with me,” she continued.

Dolly Parton Extends a 'Prayer' to Those Affected by Tennessee Wildfires Near Her Hometown

Dolly Parton.Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Dolly Partonis sharing support for those in the path of Tennessee wildfires near her hometown and near Dollywood. On Thursday, the country music superstar, 76, penned amessage on Instagramto those affected. Noting that she is “especially proud of the brave men and women who are working to contain the fire,” the “Jolene” singer continued, “I know there are some folks who have been affected, and I hope that you will join me in saying a prayer for them.

Dolly Parton Fans Duped by Faux TikTok Account Her Rep Calls 'Doctored'

Dolly Parton.Photo: Dolly Parton/TikTok Update:The impersonator account was removed from TikTok after it was discovered to be an unverified user and not the real artist. Her reptoldTODAYthat the impersonator lifted a previous video and “doctored it,” imploring fans to “take a closer look” at what had been posted. A TikTok spokesperson also confirmed the video was removed for violating the platform’s community guidelines around impersonation. Originally published Sept. 27:Dolly Partonis singing her way ontoTikTok.