Country Music Hall of Fame artist Dolly Parton will be featured in an upcoming exhibit at the Hall of Fame Museum titled “Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker”.
The exhibit will trace Parton’s 60 year musical career and the various obstacles she has had to overcome.
The exhibit is scheduled to run from May 20 to September of next year.
Parton spoke on the upcoming exhibit saying, “being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame 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. This seeker is very proud and honored, and I hope you enjoy my journey. I will always love you.”
Chief executive office of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Kyle Young added, “after accomplishing enough for three lifetimes, Dolly Parton continues to astound and amaze us with her boundless talent, her vivacious wit and her tremendous generosity. Like all great artists, Parton has demonstrated consistently that she can transform adversity and setbacks into works of stunning beauty and insight into the human condition.”
The exhibit includes clothing, awards, handwritten lyrics, instruments, photographs, and exclusive interview footage including a handwritten draft of “Jolene”, a custom built banjo, a cowgirl outfit, hand painted boots, her Kennedy Center Honors medallion, a lace dresses, and a Gibson guitar.
The Dolly Parton exhibit is included in the Museum admission; however, a limited number of tickets available each day. Purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended.
Parton was born the fourth of 12 children in a cabin in the Smokey Mountains with no indoor plumbing or electricity. Her musical career began when she was just 10 years old performing on the radio and later television. She began recording at age 13 and signed her first record deal at 16. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut when she was 13.
Parton is also a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.