Dolly Parton Stuns Fans With a Bold New Announcement: “My Story Isn’t Complete Without Yours!”
Dolly Parton Stuns Fans With a Bold New Announcement: “My Story Isn’t Complete Without Yours!”
In a surprise Instagram post that’s sent shockwaves through the country music world, Dolly Parton has announced a heartfelt and ambitious new project — and this time, it’s all about the fans. The country music legend is inviting her global fanbase to join her in creating something truly personal: a collaborative audiobook titled Star of the Show: My Life on Stage. But here’s the twist — fans won’t just be listening, they’ll be part of it.
“Be part of the spotlight,” Dolly wrote in her announcement, “because my story isn’t complete without yours.” The beloved singer, now 78, is asking fans to submit voice messages sharing their most cherished Dolly moments — whether it’s a favorite concert, a life-changing song, or a simple memory of how her music offered comfort during tough times. The most touching submissions will be woven into the audiobook, creating a one-of-a-kind listening experience that’s as much about her fans as it is about her.
The audiobook is the third in her celebrated photographic trilogy, following Songteller: My Life in Lyrics and Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones. While the first focused on her songwriting and the second on her legendary fashion, Star of the Show will focus on her incredible journey as a live performer. Packed with never-before-seen photos, behind-the-scenes stories, and now — thanks to this announcement — the voices of her fans, it promises to be her most personal release yet.
But that’s not all. Dolly is also preparing for a dazzling mini-residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this December, which sold out in just 90 minutes. The show will span seven decades of hits — from “Jolene” to “I Will Always Love You” — and will be one of the final major events leading up to her milestone 80th birthday in January.
As Dolly herself said in a recent newsletter, “I’m proud of the 70+ years I’ve spent doing what I love… even prouder that I’ve been able to do it with and for my fans.”
Whether you’ve been singing along since the ’60s or just fell in love with her music recently, this is your chance to become part of Dolly’s legacy. The audiobook Star of the Show releases on November 11, and submissions are open now.
🎙️ Your story. Her voice. One unforgettable journey.
