Mar. 15, 2025
Photo: Doggy Parton Store
Dolly Partonhas always loved dogs.
More than 60 years after the release of her first record “Puppy Love,” the music icon and pet-lover, 76, is debuting Doggy Parton, a line of dog apparel, accessories, toys and more.
“My love for pets is stronger than ever,” Parton said in a news release launching the brand. “This inspired me to start my own line of Doggy Parton apparel, accessories, toys and more with a little ‘Dolly’ flair.
Mar. 15, 2025
Dolly Parton in London in June 2023.Photo:Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images
Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images
What can’tDolly Partondo?
After releasing her 49th solo album —Rockstar —earlier this month, the country legend, 77, has broken a new record.
Rockstar, which opened at the No. 3 spot, marks Parton’s highest charting album ever on theBillboard200 charts.
“Wow, this is a big thrill!” Parton said in a statement. “I owe a thank you to the fans who have always been there for me.
Mar. 15, 2025
Photo:JB Rowland, courtesy of Dolly Parton
JB Rowland, courtesy of Dolly Parton
Dolly Partonis busy working “9 to 5” — in her kitchen, that is.
The global icon hasadded to her line of boxed making mixes with Duncan Hines. Chocolate Cake Mix, Yellow Cake Mix, Cinnamon Crumb Cake Mix, Blueberry Muffin Mix and Banana Nut Muffin Mix will be hitting store shelves starting this month.
“They’re like having kids. They’re all my favorites,” Parton, 78, tells PEOPLE of the mixes.
Mar. 15, 2025
LeGrand Gold; Dolly Parton.Photo:Courtesy of Gold Family; Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
Courtesy of Gold Family; Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
LeGrand Gold, the lifelongDolly Partonfan whoreceived a viral bucket list callfrom the star amid his cancer journey, has died. He was 48.
Golddied on Feb. 8in Utah, less than two months after Parton, 78, surprised him with a sweet phone call, in which she serenaded him with her hit “I Will Always Love You.
Mar. 15, 2025
Dolly Parton in November 2023.Photo:Jason Kempin/Getty
Jason Kempin/Getty
Dolly Partonand her husbandCarl Thomas Deanare the epitome of opposites attract.The country legend, 78, offered rare insight into her 58-year marriage to Dean, 82, on a new episode ofBunnie Xo’s podcastDumb Blonde, and explained the secret to making love last, despite their differing views on life in the limelight.“He’s quiet and I’m loud, and we’re funny,” she said. “Oh, he’s hilarious. And I think one of the things that’s made it last so long through the years is that we love each other [and] we respect each other, but we have a lot of fun.