09/03/2026
🦋 I don’t think you can be from Tennessee and not feel like Dolly Parton belongs, at least a little, to you.
I’ve 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 Dolly’s passing, it feels even more special.
It’s filled with photographs, stories, and the lyrics to many of her songs. It’s one of those rare books that’s 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 can’t recommend this book enough.
I’ve linked Songteller in my LTK shop. Comment DOLLY below and I’ll send you the link. 🔗
Rest in peace, Dolly. Tennessee was so lucky to call you ours.
I will always love you.
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