"When I was growing up in the hills of East Tennessee, I knew my dreams would come true. I know there are children in your community with their own dreams. They dream of becoming a doctor or an inventor or a minister. Who knows, maybe there is a little girl whose dream is to be a writer and singer. The seeds of these dreams are often found in books and the seeds you help plant in your community can grow across the world."
—Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton is loved around the world for her remarkable songs, acting, enthusiasm for life, successful business ventures and all she does philanthropically. Raised in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, she was the 4th of 12 children. She has long credited her father for her business savvy, and her mother's family for her musical abilities.
One of her best-known business developments is Dollywood, a beautiful family-oriented theme park in the heart of the Smokies.
Worldwide she has sold over 100 million records. Known primarily as a singer/songwriter for country songs, she also has crossed into the pop and rock genres as well as film soundtracks. She has written over 3000 songs.
The awards and recognitions are numerous:
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Republic of Ireland.
Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write Dolly started her Imagination Library in 1995 for the children within her home county. Today, her program spans five countries and gifts over 1 million free books each month to children around the world.
Dolly Parton said, “When I was growing up in the hills of East Tennessee, I knew my dreams would come true. I know there are children in your community with their own dreams. They dream of becoming a doctor or an inventor or a minister. Who knows, maybe there is a little girl whose dream is to be a writer and singer. The seeds of these dreams are often found in books and the seeds you help plant in your community can grow across the world.”
To quote Reba McEntire paying tribute to Dolly at the Kennedy Center Honors event, “There ain’t nobody like Dolly Parton.”
This billboard about Kindness features Dolly Parton.
YOUR COMMENT
I saw the billboard in ORD airport early in the am on my way home after having delays, cancellations and rebooking. Turned my whole day around. Thank you Dolly.
Michelle from Charlotte NC , September 20, 2025
Saw the billboard in Cloverdale CA and it made me smile. Thank you!
Diana from California, August 15, 2025
Saw it in the Philly airport! 💗
Melissa from T, July 17, 2025
Enjoying Dolly’s billboard near Vermont & 51st St bus stop in Los Angeles, California
Fabrizio Bouza from Los Angeles, Calofornia, April 2, 2025
Seen in Kyle Texas. She’s a true leader and idol.
Doug from Kyle, TX, April 1, 2025
This public-service announcement is now trending on Reddit. It's the lead story in the r/nashville community. Glad yall recognized the passing of her husband. Thx. I'm sure Dolly appreciates it.
Wes from Nashville, March 19, 2025
Saw Dolly on the outside of a super market by me in New Jersey. ♥️
Jenny from 07083, March 8, 2025
Absolutely love this! Seen in Romeo Michigan
Val from Romeo Michigan , October 5, 2024
Saw the billboard passing through Virginia. Love the message.
Kathy from New york, September 20, 2024
Spotted the billboard while on I-35 driving to Dallas. Powerful campaign if throughout the US! Reminder fir us all!
Joan F. from McQueeney, TX, September 15, 2024
Loved seeing your billboard in Toledo, Ohio just yesterday. Share the JOY with my Tennessee cousin.
Cathy Horger from Bowling Green, Ohio, September 12, 2024
Thank you
Elizabeth from Arkansas, March 13, 2023