Mar. 15, 2025
Dolly Parton.Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Dolly Partonis officially onTikTok!
The country music icon, 76,joined the social media platformon Sunday.
“I have arrived!” the singer-songwriter captioned the post, adding two hashtags: “#HeyItsDolly” and “#DollyTok.”
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Parton has since uploaded a series of other videos on TikTok after her inaugural post, including one where she acknowledged that shemissed out on seeing fans' Parton-related content.
Mar. 15, 2025
Dolly Parton performs in Arlington, Texas in November 2023.Photo:Ron Jenkins/Gett
Ron Jenkins/Gett
You can takeDolly Partonout of the country, but you can’t take the country (or the cow girl!) out of Dolly Parton.
PEOPLE caught up with the global icon on thelaunch day for her new baking mixes with Duncan Hines, and she says that the chocolate cake she bakes for her husbandCarl Thomas Deanisn’t the only thing he’s a fan of — just take one look at her viral Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit.
Mar. 15, 2025
Dolly Parton in 2023.Photo:Jason Kempin/Getty
Jason Kempin/Getty
Dolly Partonmade her first public appearance since herhusband Carl Dean diedon Monday, March 3, at 82 years old.
“Of course I will always love him, and I’ll miss him, but I wanted you to know that I will always love you,” she told the audience, referring to her song “I Will Always Love You.”
Parton also spoke about the updates that had been made to the theme park and resorts while it was closed for maintenance.
Mar. 15, 2025
Dolly Parton.Photo:Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Dolly Parton shared a rare look into her decades-long romance with husband Carl Dean just months beforehis death at age 82.
Parton announced that Dean died in Nashville on Monday, March 3. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together,” said Parton, 79,in an Instagram statement. “Words can’t do justice the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”
Mar. 15, 2025
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Dolly Partonis honoring her goddaughterMiley Cyruson her 30th birthday!
On Wednesday, the country star posted a tribute to celebrate Cyrus' milestone birthday, sharing pictures of herself and the “Wrecking Ball” singer from their recent photoshoot to promote their upcoming appearance together on NBC next month.
“Happy birthday@MileyCyrus!” Parton, 76, wrote in the Instagram caption. “I can’t wait to celebrate with you and ring in the new year!