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Dolly Parton is undeniably a living legend. With an impressive catalog of iconic songs such asJoleneorCoat of Many Colors, that fans will be belting out for generations, she’s racked up enough accolades to fill a whole museum. That includes multiple Grammy Awards and a prestigious place in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Her extraordinary career has not only cemented her legacy but also continues to inspire generations. Yet, even after hitting nearly every milestone a musician could dream of, she still has one final item on her bucket list that she’s eager to check off before embarking on the next chapter of her journey.
What’s the One Thing Dolly Parton Wants to Accomplish Before She Takes Her Final Bow?
Dolly Partonwants to create a gospel album before she steps away from the spotlight. After mesmerizing the music industry for decades, she continues to be a vibrant force, and thus it’s hard for many, to believe she’s nearing 80. Regardless of her age, she shatters expectations with her infectious energy and passion for her craft.
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Many fans are amazed by how she continues to outpace artistshalf her age. Now, all she wants is to leave behind a heartfelt gospel album that will resonate long after she’s taken her final bow.
In a conversation withMirror, she opened up about this inspiring project, stating,
I want to do a great gospel album and make it spectacular and uplifting – I’m all about that now at my age, You think, ‘I’m not going to be around here that long,’ so I want to leave some kind of message so that people will have something to lean on.
What she’ll be remembered for really matters to her! The singer thus wants to leave her imprint of herself as that friend who’s always looking out for people during the rough patches, just like she has been doing for years with her work. Whether she releases a gospel album or not, she’ll always be the ultimate source of smiles and joy, leaving behind alegacythat will keep on shining long after she is gone that is for sure!
What’s the Story Behind Dolly Parton’s Gospel Album Dream?
But why a gospel album, you ask? Well, Dolly Parton was practically born into it! Growing up in a household steeped in gospel music, her grandfather was a Pentecostal preacher who made sure she and her 11 siblings were well-versed in Christianity.
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She was jamming to gospel tunes before she could walk and even performed with her church. Plus, she’s already dipped her toes in the genre withPrecious Memories. In her 2020 book,Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, (viaDistractify) she talked about her relationship with the big guy upstairs, by writing,
I’m not that religious, but I’m very, very spiritual, I grew up in very religious surroundings. I grew up with a Bible background, and I’m glad I did. I know my Bible stories.
While folks may have gotten a sneak peek of what her gospel album could be like withThe Golden Streets of Glory,they’re still eagerly waiting for the full feast! As of now, her new album,Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA — Family, Faith & Fables, is set to drop on November 15. And if that’s not enough, a docuseries is also“in production,”as perTODAY, for even more Dolly goodness!
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
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