4 Celebrities Reveal Their Favorite Dolly Parton Songs
If you are a fan of Dolly Parton, you are not alone. Even celebrities have their favorite Dolly Parton songs. Recently, at the taping of the Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala, several celebrities were asked to reveal their favorite Dolly Parton songs. The responses were diverse, reflecting different aspects of Dolly Parton’s discography.
Iain Armitage – “Jolene”
“I’m gonna say ‘Jolene,'” Young Sheldon star Iain Armitage said. “That’s so basic, and I love all of her songs, so that’s a cheap cop out.” He added, “Dolly Parton is so wonderful.”
Jane Lynch – “I Will Always Love You”
“‘I Will Always Love You,’ and I do sing with it, too,” Jane Lynch told us. “It’s not an easy song to sing, but I like it.”
Emily Ann Roberts – “Smokey Mountain Memories”
“I really love her song ‘Smokey Mountain Memories,’ It’s one of my favorites,” The Voice alum Emilly Ann Roberts told us. “I grew up in East Tennessee, so the Smokey Mountains are near and dear to my heart. And just the way she storytells in that song; you can just hear her heart all over it. So I’ve always loved that one.”
Tanner Adell – “Applejack”
“That (song) is actually how I learned to play the banjo,” country music singer Tanner Adell said. “I listened to it, I watched her (Dolly) play it and then I’d play it again. So when I need a little pick me up, that’s what I blast in my house, and I just run around with my banjo and play it with her.”
It’s clear that Dolly Parton’s music has touched the lives of many, from celebrities to everyday fans. It goes to show that her music transcends boundaries and resonates with people of all backgrounds. Whether it’s the iconic “I Will Always Love You” or the lesser-known “Applejack,” Dolly Parton’s songs continue to stand the test of time.