About this episode

Janda pays tribute to the late Dolly Parton, highlighting her life and philanthropic legacy.

In this bonus episode of Behind The Song, Janda pays tribute to the late Dolly Parton. More than just a country singer, entertainer, or her late-in-life role as a surprise rock star, Dolly spent her life helping others, even when the cameras weren’t rolling. That philanthropy is her true legacy. Janda traces her story from a one-room cabin in Tennessee to becoming one of the most inspirational people in the world, high heels, wigs, rhinestones and all.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Janda

Topics covered

• Dolly Parton
• philanthropy
• country music
• inspiration
• legacy

Keywords

• Dolly Parton
• country singer
• philanthropy
• inspiration
• music history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Tennessee

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