Dolly Parton’s Lasting Lessons | Country Music News

Tanya Tucker recounts a defining moment at the 2019 CMA Awards when Dolly Parton, during an all-female opening performance, gave her the life-changing advice: “You got to make hay while the sun shines.” That same spirit of relentless drive and generosity echoed in their 1993 collaboration on “Romeo,” when Parton even babysat Tucker’s daughter while she recorded. Once a fan of male icons like Elvis, Tucker found in Parton a role model—admiring her talent, business acumen, and grace. Even in her final months, Parton stayed fiercely active, working on Broadway and her museum, embodying the enduring legacy of hard work, kindness, and inspiration that continues to motivate artists everywhere. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/007044f2be44d417