5 Interesting Facts About Dolly Parton

It’s hard not to love Dolly Parton! Everyone knows the superstar as an outgoing, talented queen of country music, but despite her popularity, there may be a few things you don’t know about her. To help you learn more about our favorite entertainer, we’ve made a list of interesting facts about Dolly Parton! Keep reading to find out how many you might know!

1. She’s a record-breaker.

Dolly Parton’s success is no secret, and she continues to shine in every new project she takes on. Did you know that Dolly is actually a 10-time Guinness World Record holder? She holds the world record for most Grammy nominations for a female country artist, the longest span of No. 1 hits on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart, most studio albums released by a female country singer, and more.

2. Her parents paid her doctor with a sack of cornmeal.

Despite her huge success today, Dolly wasn’t always living in luxury. In fact, the doctor who helped deliver her was paid in cornmeal! Her parents didn’t have enough money to pay for the doctor, so in exchange for his help, they gave him a sack of homemade cornmeal.

3. She’s the Dreamer-in-Chief of Dollywood.

If you’re a Dolly Parton fan and have never been to Dollywood, you have to plan a trip! Dolly is the Dreamer-in-Chief of the park, and her influence can be spotted all throughout the attraction. We recommend visiting the Dolly Parton Experience, where you can explore exhibits that span her iconic career. There’s even a themed area where you’ll see a boutique with all-things-Dolly and her tour bus! Before you leave the park, be sure to take a walk through Dolly’s Tennessee Mountain Home, a replica of her childhood home in Locust Ridge.

4. Her Imagination Library gifts 2+ million books each month.

One reason it’s so easy to love Dolly Parton is because of her kindness! Dolly is always looking for opportunities to give back. Inspired by her father’s inability to read, she started the Imagination Library program in 1995 to provide books to children within her home county. Now, her program spans 5 countries and gives more than 2 million free books every month to children around the world!

5. She’s responsible for numerous family-friendly destinations.

Family is big to Dolly, and that’s why she loves creating family-friendly attractions that everyone can enjoy together. She’s responsible for numerous family destinations, including our Pigeon Forge show! In addition to Dolly Parton’s Stampede, there is Dollywood, Dollywood’s Splash Country, and Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show. Each of these attractions provides endless opportunities for fun and excitement for all ages!

More About Dolly Parton’s Stampede

Now that you know more about Dolly Parton, it’s time to learn more about one of her most loved attractions! Dolly Parton’s Stampede was inspired by Dolly’s memories of growing up on the farm and dreaming of a pony. She and her creative team set out to create a one-of-a-kind equestrian-themed experience, and that’s exactly what they did!

Learn more about our Pigeon Forge show, then get your tickets to experience this exciting show for yourselves.