How can anybody possibly not love Dolly Parton? She sings like

[Redstone]

an angel, has written many of the best songs ever written, and (you may not know this) is a very talented instrumetalist. (Though how she plays the guitar and banjo with those fingernails is still a mystery to me, even given that I've seen her do it).

And she's funny, too.

Thank you for being Dolly, Dolly.

Redstone

[AsahinaKimi]

1. She is an

American Treasure.

[Redstone]

14. "American Treasure" is a term I've also used for a few people. She's definitely one.

Redstone

[racaulk]

2. I absolutely adore Dolly.

Always have, always will.

:loveya:

[mix]

3. I have always loved and respected Dolly Parton.

She is very funny and exceptionally talented.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1plvBR02wDs

[Redstone]

15. Christ, was Porter Wagoner condescending enough? I never liked him.

Redstone

[bluesbassman]

4. Although some may assume that her stage persona is who she is,

I've always found her to be a very genuine and down to earth person. Something exceedingly rare in the entertainment business.

[pitohui]

5. a really kind person too

i am pretty tone deaf and don't hear the music but i know that she has really gone out of her way to create jobs for her family, etc. -- we all laughed at "dollywood" (in sevierville) but it has been a blessing for many people

she really does try to share the wealth and make sure that when she's winning, every body at the table is winning

i honestly can't remember ever hearing a bad word said aga. her, she just seems like a remarkable person

[Biker13]

6. I Just Watched...

"Steel Magnolias"...

Yeah, I love her!

Biker's Old Lady

[valerief]

7. I'm not a country music fan, but Dolly is a real doll! nt

[Iggo]

8. And laughter through tears is her favorite something-or-other.

She's adorable.

[applegrove]

9. I loved the song "Here You Come Again" when I was a teen.

[Archae]

10. She was a total delight in "9 To 5."

When she chewed out Dabney Coleman, saying she'd shoot his nuts off, (not in those words,) I laughed my head off.

[Tikki]

11. An amazing talent and a nice lady.....

Tikki

[crim son]

12. I've loved her since I first noticed her, which was probably

not so early in her career. Beautiful voice, timeless persona. What's not to like? And yo, Redstone. Thinking of you.

[Redstone]

16. Hey, sweets. Hope all is well with you. As for me,

the news could be better, but it's not:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x9180984

I'll handle it, though. That's what I do.

My very best wishes for you and yours for the holidays; you're one of the special ones in my heart.

Redstone

[BuelahWitch]

13. Dolly is a good person

I've always liked her. My Mom liked her too.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

17. She seems like a nice person, too.

And she became incredibly successful after a childhood of poverty.

[SeattleGirl]

18. I love Dolly!

Like you, though, it amazes me that she can play the guitar and banjo with those fingernails!

[soleiri]

19. She's so talented

I've hated country music all my life.
But there's something about Dolly that I absolutely adore.

[astral]

She is so COOOOL

She was doing concerts like even before -- the Dolly Parton & Burt Reynolds days? (So long ago I can't even remember what they were doing) and she came to my town and did a show - Know what we saw and heard? Dolly Parton, her nylon string guitar, and a tall stool for her to stand on.

And she just had me in tears.

[jus_the_facts]

20. Always liked her....

...found this video a while back...it is hilarious! :hi:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lYdD9DdLNY

[Redstone]

24. Jim Stafford. My God, he is (was) funny.

Redstone

[jus_the_facts]

28. He must still be...as he keeps drawin' people to his shows in Branson...

....which they say is the new Nashville these days. :D

Hope your new year brings you much needed peace Redstone. :hug:

[BarbaRosa]

21. I have a non-country album of her's,

and this one my favorite songs on it.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vYkgO8KyvM

[Deep13]

22. Just not into angelic singing, I guess.

Nothing against her, just not my taste.

[nuxvomica]

23. I didn't appreciate her until they sang "9-to-5" on American Idol

The contestants absolutely butchered the song. A friend explained to me that that's not an easy song to sing. You have to have a lot of vocal control to do it right and Dolly makes it look easy.

[jobycom]

25. Most underrated songwriter ever. nt

[La Lioness Priyanka]

26. OMG I HATE YOU!!!

i now have jolene stuck in my head

[Skittles]

27. she's a doll

[Mudoria]

29. She is an American treasure as has already been mentioned..

People wonder how she can play the guitar with those nails make me wonder how she can glance down and even SEE the guitar lol

[spinbaby]

30. I don't like country music

But I adore Dolly.

[Sheltiemama]

31. I live in the county next to Dolly's home county.

She's pretty much universally adored here. She also started a program that sends every child in Sevier County a free book every month for their first five years.

[phasma ex machina]

32. +1 Dolly positively radiates lots of creative energy. nt

[Zavulon]

33. I personally can't stand her music or country music in general, but

I got to meet her a couple times and can say she's the nicest celebrity on the planet. I won't buy her albums, but she's got my respect and admiration.

[dgibby]

34. I love Dolly.

She's the real deal. One of the funniest things I heard was her response to someone who asked her if she was offended by the Dumb Blonde jokes. She said, "No, 'cause I'm not dumb and I'm not blonde"!:rofl:

A friend of mine who knows her personally says you'd never recognize her if you met her out on the street, that she looks nothing like her public self IRL.

[Vidar]

35. I couldn't agree more.