Releasing her debut album Hello, I’m Dolly in 1967, Dolly Parton has been going strong for nearly six decades. Apart from selling more than 100 million records worldwide, the “Jolene” singer, 79, is also an actress, a business owner, and a philanthropist. Already set to premiere an original musical based on her life this summer, Dolly is also beefing up her author credentials. The “Queen of Country” took to social media Thursday (April 17) for a special announcement.
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Dolly Parton Will Release The Final Chapter of Her Autobiographical Series
Dolly Parton will release Star of the Show: My Life On Stage on Nov. 11. Written with Tom Roland, the book marks the final chapter in Dolly’s autobiographical trilogy. It follows 2020’s Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics and 2023’s Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones.
Star of the Show starts all the way back at the beginning with Dolly’s early years performing alongside Porter Wagoner. The book offers a retrospective on the 10-time CMA Award winner’s key career moments, including her acting debut in 1980’s 9 to 5 and her instantly iconic 2023 NFL halftime show performance.
Announcing the news on Instagram, Dolly wrote, “I’m so excited to finally share my new book with you, ‘Star of the Show: My Life on Stage!’ This book is a celebration of my journey as a performer, filled with personal stories, cherished memories, and never-before-seen photos from more than seven decades on stage.”
Diehard Dolly fans can now preorder her new book here.
[RELATED: How Dolly Parton Helped Jane Fonda Become a Better Celebrity (And Hillbilly) in One Year]
New Dolly Exhibit Coming Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
In addition to a new book and original musical, Dolly Parton will soon see her career spotlighted with a new exhibit in Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Opening May 20, museum visitors can catch Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker through September 2026.
“Being inducted into the @countrymusichof was one of the greatest moments of my life, and being able to have a personal exhibit for the fans that put me there is a very big deal to me,” Dolly wrote in an April 9 post to Instagram.
She continued, “This seeker is very proud and honored, and I hope you enjoy my journey. I will always love you.”
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