Overview
- Gov. Bill Lee issued a proclamation honoring Dolly Parton’s life, legacy and contributions to the Volunteer State.
- The recognition coincides with Parton turning 80 on Jan. 19, underscoring her status as a defining Tennessee cultural figure.
- Parton released a new rendition of Light of a Clear Blue Morning featuring Miley Cyrus, Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire and Queen Latifah.
- She designated net proceeds from the recording and its video to pediatric cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville.
- State materials highlight her philanthropic work through the Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library, as coverage also notes recent personal losses and health-related schedule changes.