09/03/2026
š¦ I donāt think you can be from Tennessee and not feel like Dolly Parton belongs, at least a little, to you.
Iāve lived here most of my life, and like pretty much all Tennesseans (and the rest of the world, really) I adore Dolly. She is often referred to as our unofficial patron saint, and there are a million reasons why. She was unbelievably talented, surprisingly funny, incredibly generous, so very beautiful, and somehow always felt completely, authentically herself.
A few years ago, my sister gave me Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, knowing how much I love both Dolly and a beautiful coffee table book. I loved it then, but after Dollyās passing, it feels even more special.
Itās filled with photographs, stories, and the lyrics to many of her songs. Itās one of those rare books thatās every bit as beautiful sitting on a coffee table as it is to actually sit down and read.
If you love Dolly or have someone in your life who does, I canāt recommend this book enough.
Iāve linked Songteller in my LTK shop. Comment DOLLY below and Iāll send you the link. š
Rest in peace, Dolly. Tennessee was so lucky to call you ours.
I will always love you.
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