Dolly Parton Says She Starts Her Morning Routine at 3 a.m.: 'I Do Some of My Best Work'

Dolly Parton.Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesDolly Partonmay be working “9 to 5,” but she’s actually getting up much earlier than that!During an interview withInsiderthat published on Sunday, the country music legend opened up about the simplicity of her morning routine, revealing that she hops out of bed at 3 a.m. every day.“I don’t need a whole lot of sleep,” Parton, 76, told the outlet. “I go to bed pretty early, but even if I’ve been up late — it’s just kind of like a little clock inside of me that says ‘it’s 3 o’clock!

Dolly Parton Says She Used 'I Will Always Love You' Royalties to Support a Black Neighborhood

Dolly Partonis proud to say she invested her royalties from “I Will Always Love You” into the Black community.On Thursday, the “Jolene” singer was put in the hot seat during an appearance onWatch What Happens Live, where she answered fun questions about her personal life and impressive music career.During the show, hostAndy Cohenasked Parton about the best thing she has ever bought with the royalties she earned fromWhitney Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You” — a song Parton, 75, originally wrote and recorded in 1973 as a farewell to her former partner,Porter Wagoner.

Dolly Parton Says She'll 'Accept Gracefully' If She's Inducted into Rock Hall Despite Trying to Opt Out

Dolly Partonmay soon become a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, despite her own objections — and if she does, she’ll accept with a smile on her face. The country legend, 76, previously tried to opt-out of the ballot so as not to split votes for other acts. But because herrequest came too late, she’s still eligible and is ready for whatever outcome is meant to be.

Dolly Parton Sent 'Love Note' to Beatles' Paul McCartney and Ringo Star Asking Them to Appear on 'Rockstar'

Dolly Partonturned on the charm to enlist some of the key players for her latest albumRockstar. In aninterview withNPRon Friday, the “9 to 5” musician, 77, opened up about the “love note” she sentThe Beatles’Paul McCartneyandRingo Starrasking them to collaborate with her. McCartney, 81, and Starr, 83, ended up joining Parton fora powerful coverofThe Beatles'1970 hit"Let It Be,“alongsidePeter FramptonandMick Fleetwood. Of the song, the “Coat of Many Colors” artist said in a statement: “Well, does it get any better than singing ‘Let It Be’ with Paul McCartney who wrote the song?

Dolly Parton Shares Rare Throwback of Husband Carl Thomas Dean in a Shirt with Her Face on It

Dolly Partonand husbandCarl Thomas Deanhave been married for 55 years, but he’s still as big a fan of hers as ever.The country superstar, 75,shared a rare throwback photo of Dean to her Instagramon Tuesday, one in which he’s wearing a black T-shirt that appears to have Parton’s first name and several photos of her digitally edited onto it.“Find you a partner who will support you like my Carl Dean does!” she captioned the image.