All Hail Queen Dolly

 

Dolly Parton has done it again. 

Dollywood’s parent company, Herschend Enterprises, is picking up the education tab for all its employees, beginning this year. Earlier this month, the company announced it will cover 100% of employees’ tuition, fees and books for employees who wish to further their education.

This isn’t the first time Dolly has been in the news for her “do-gooding”. 

Good Publicity is…Good Publicity 

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and that money went into the development of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. 

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five. Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write, Dolly started her Imagination Library in 1995. Today, her program spans five countries and gifts over 1 million free books each month to children around the world.

Dolly Parton is a Philanthropist. Singer. Songwriter. Community Leader. Entertainer. Dolly understands good publicity is…good publicity. Do good, get good. It’s simple. Dolly is a friend to all. 

We Love Dolly 

Dolly Parton has remained a cultural staple since the 1960’s. Her sassy, sweet mix of Southern charm keeps the masses wanting more. She’s fierce, she’s funny and she keeps us on our toes.

Whether it’s online…

                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or, in the streets…

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The message is clear…We Love Dolly.  

Treats Fans Like Friends 

Part of Dolly’s charm is the way she communicates on social media with the public, her fans, her friends. She reminds us to be our best and to keep on dreaming. 

 

 

 

 

 

Always Up for Something New 

Dolly has recently turned her love of baking into a chance to connect with her fans in a new way. Duncan Hines partnered with Dolly on the launch of the Dolly Parton Baking Collection.  

Currently out of stock (due to popularity), these treats will be coming soon to your favorite retailer. 

She’s Everywhere 

At heart, Dolly is a songwriter. She’s been making music for over 60 years. She knows her craft and consistently produces new songs. Country music is at her core, but she doesn’t stop there. Dolly is always looking for her next collaboration and knows how to stay relevant and engage with new audiences and generations.  

Did you catch her recent Super Bowl commercial from T-Mobile, featuring Miley Cyrus? Classic Dolly. 

Across the pond, Queen Elizabeth II recently celebrated her Platinum Jubilee.  

But, here in the U-S-of-A…

All Hail Queen Dolly.

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About the Author 

Kristi Kawanna-Havener is a communication and branding strategist with an extensive background in content strategy, digital marketing, communication education, and event management. She is currently Senior Brand Content Strategist for SME, a nonprofit organization focused on the manufacturing industry. Kristi earned a M.S. and a B.A. in Communication from Illinois State University and currently lives in Detroit, MI. She enjoys urban exploration, documenting street art, travel, and spending time with her husband, Tyler, and senior rescue dog, Babe.