Dolly Parton Built a Better World, with Rhinestones and Songs

Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs

Dolly Parton was a beloved icon whose influence spans music, film and philanthropy. Parton, who died Tuesday, was known for her rhinestone-studded style and quick wit, as she captivated fans across all walks of life. Her music, including hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” has become timeless.

How Dolly Parton built a life and career on her own terms

She may have been right that she never set out to be a feminist, but her career — the songs, the films, a lifetime of philanthropy — tells another story.

13 Life Lessons Dolly Parton Taught Us, In Her Own Words

Dolly Parton died peacefully in Nashville on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, surrounded by the people she loved. In remembering her, we’re reminded of the many Dolly Parton life lessons she shared over the years. Her nephew Bryan Seaver announced it in a video she had asked him to record years earlier, […] The post 13 Life Lessons Dolly Parton Taught Us, In Her Own Words appeared first on Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude.